Hekima School in Kisumu was on Friday filled with cheers, ululations, and emotional reflections as teachers, parents, and learners celebrated the release of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) examination results, marking a historic moment for the institution’s pioneer CBC class.
The administration, led by school Director Dr Richard Guya and Head Teacher Mr Collins Ouma, described the results as “remarkable,” despite what they called a confusing and unpredictable release format.
The Director said the school accessed the results online and quickly realised that their candidates had surpassed expectations.
“We are very happy. All our learners have done us proud,” said Dr Guya. “Hekima is known for excellence. This is our tradition, and we are going to maintain this tempo even as we prepare to start our senior secondary school.”
According to the breakdown shared, top performers scored between 69 and 72 points, while the lowest score stood at 42 points—a grade teachers said was still commendable for a pioneer CBC class navigating a new curriculum structure.
Ouma attributed the strong performance to teamwork, prayer, and resilience among both learners and teachers.
“Our teachers worked around the clock, our parents supported us, and the learners remained disciplined. Discipline has been central to this success,” he said.
Three top performers—Candy Praise, Nevine Imani, and Effie Rhodil—were present to share their excitement and future ambitions.
Fifteen-year-old Candy said the results reflected their hard work and self-motivation.
“We expected good results, and that’s exactly what we got. I want to join a national school like State House Girls or Moi Kabarak and pursue the STEM pathway,” she said.
Her sentiments were echoed by Imani, who admitted to being anxious before the results were out.
“Through discipline, persistence, and perseverance, we made it. I am proud of myself, my parents, and my teachers,” he said.
Effie described the journey as challenging but fulfilling.
“As the pioneer CBC class, we had no one to look up to. It was hard, but with courage and discipline, we managed. I also want to pursue STEM,” she said.
School ready for Senior Secondary
Director Guya revealed that Hekima has invested heavily in infrastructure, classrooms, laboratories, and a computer lab, and is ready to host the incoming senior school.
“We have the space, we have the facilities. We are fully prepared for senior secondary education,” he said.
Teachers, however, acknowledged that the results came with important lessons.
“We have learned that when dealing with a new system, you must be thorough and keep the learners focused,” said one teacher.
“Encouragement, dedication, and knowing where you are going are what carried us through.”
Despite initial confusion about how the results would be formatted or released, the school says it now understands the system and is ready to build on this year’s performance.
Looking ahead, Hekima School now aims to place its candidates in top national schools and strengthen its CBC strategy ahead of future assessment cycles.
“This is just the beginning,” said Dr Guya. “Next time, we believe the results will be even better.”
Hekima School in Kisumu bursts into celebration after impressive JSS results/FAITH MATETE 
