Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu Monday revealed the top ten, 10, most coveted schools by 2023 KCPE candidates during the release of the 2024 Form One selection and placement results.

Kabianga High School emerged as the undisputed champion, attracting a staggering 186,357 applications despite its limited capacity of 672 students.

Nanyuki High School took the second spot, capturing the hearts (and applications) of 158,741 students, while Pangani Girls High School secured third place with 144,542 applications for its 384 available slots.

Rounding out the top five are Kapsabet Boys’ High School (143,723 applications) and Alliance Girls’ High School (135,033 applications), both renowned for their rigorous academic programs and nurturing environments.

Maseno School (123,777 applications), Nakuru High School (115,513 applications), Butere Girls’ High School (114,635 applications), Mangu High School (112,938 applications), & Alliance High School (110,839 applications) complete the prestigious top 10.

TOP 10 MOST SELECTED SCHOOLS

1. Kabianga High School with 186,357 students current capacity 672
2.Nanyuki High School with 158,741 with capacity of 480
3.Pangani Girls with 144,5422 and capacity of 384
4. Kapsabet Boys with 143723 and capacity of 432
5. Alliance Girls with 135,033 and capacity of 384
6. Maseno School with 123777 and capacity of 672
7. Nakuru High School with 115513 and capacity of 480
8. Butere Girls High with 114635 and capacity of 480
9. Mangu High School with 112938 and capacity of 480
10. Alliance High School with 110839 and capacity of 384