By Erick Otieno
Sori Boys Senior School in Nyatike has held a strategic stakeholders’ meeting to celebrate its best Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) performance since the school’s inception, following impressive results in the 2025 national examinations.
The school attained a mean grade of 8.3, a historic milestone achieved after 227 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examinations, out of whom 199 qualified for direct entry to university.
Speaking during the meeting, the school principal, Mr Jacktone Ogalla, attributed the success to teamwork, discipline, and effective academic planning, noting that the institution is already setting its sights higher.
“This year we have set a target mean grade of 9.0. The current candidates are academically stronger than last year’s class, and we are very optimistic of achieving this target,” said Mr Ogalla.
The principal also commended the national government for the timely release of capitation, saying funds were availed within the first week of school opening, enabling smooth learning operations.
“We appreciate the government for releasing capitation early. It greatly supports curriculum implementation and day-to-day school management,” he added.
However, challenges facing the institution were also highlighted. Board of Management (BoM) Chairperson Mr Kennas Rakiro, who is also a former principal of the school, revealed that Sori Boys Senior School is grappling with a debt burden amounting to KSh 26 million.
“The school has accumulated debts totalling KSh 26 million, which is a major concern. We urge parents and guardians to meet their obligations by paying school fees to help the institution remain stable,” Mr Rakiro said.
Echoing the call for unity, Director of Studies Mr Fred Omondi emphasised the importance of harmonious relationships among teachers, parents, learners, and the administration in sustaining the school’s academic excellence.
“Maintaining cordial relationships among all stakeholders is key to sustaining and even improving these good results,” noted Mr Omondi.
The meeting also heard an inspiring testimony from Barrack Obama, the school’s top KCSE candidate, who scored 83 points out of a possible 84. Obama recounted how he comes from a humble background and was allowed to remain in school despite fee challenges due to his consistently outstanding performance.
“The school administration believed in me and allowed me to continue learning even when my parents faced financial difficulties. This motivated me to work even harder,” he said.
Looking ahead, Mr Ogalla disclosed that the school has already admitted over 800 Grade 10 students and appealed to those yet to report to do so immediately to avoid disrupting their academic journey.
The stakeholders’ meeting brought together school administrators, teachers, parents, and education partners, reaffirming a shared commitment to sustaining Sori Boys Senior School’s upward academic trajectory.
