By Andrew Mbuva
Joy, pride and a deep sense of achievement filled the air as Caring Hearts Boys and Girls Schools held a grand ceremony to honour their top achievers following an exceptional performance in the recently concluded Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
The event was dedicated to celebrating academic excellence, as the school rewarded its best-performing students in a colourful and emotionally charged ceremony that brought together learners, teachers, parents and school administrators.
At the heart of the celebration was the recognition of 39 outstanding candidates who attained a mean grade of B+ and above, affirming Caring Hearts’ commitment to nurturing brilliance among students drawn from poor, vulnerable and needy families in Kangundo and Matungulu sub-counties.
Each of the top achievers was awarded a laptop and a cash prize, a gesture meant not only to recognise past achievement but also to equip them for the next stage of their academic journey.
Students who scored an A plain received KSh 20,000, those with an A minus were awarded KSh 17,500, while B+ candidates took home KSh 15,000 each. Among the 39 honourees, two boys and two girls attained the coveted A plain, setting the pace for their peers.
The ceremony also highlighted the strong overall performance of the two schools. Caring Hearts Boys presented 57 candidates, with 52 securing university entry grades, while Caring Hearts Girls recorded an impressive 90 out of 95 candidates qualifying for university, translating to a remarkable mean index of 8.5.
Several top performers shared their stories of success, inspiring the audience with messages of faith, discipline and perseverance. Marion Mbatha, who scored an outstanding A plain of 82 points, credited her achievement to divine guidance and the unwavering support of the school’s Director, Vincent Kituku, whose commitment, she said, ensured students had everything they needed to excel.
Another celebrated student, Mwende Ngao, who posted an A plain of 81 points, expressed her ambition to study Medicine and Surgery at Harvard University. As she received her laptop and KSh 20,000, she encouraged future candidates to pursue their dreams with courage and passion, describing Caring Hearts as a school that transforms potential into global ambition.
Brian Muthusi, who also scored a straight A of 82 points, attributed his success to working smart and maintaining strong faith. He now hopes to pursue Software Engineering at JKUAT, confident that the foundation laid at Caring Hearts will carry him forward.
School administrators used the occasion to reflect on the values that drive such success. Caring Hearts Girls Principal Ann Katuku described a culture built on discipline, effective time management and grit, noting that excellence is a daily habit at the institution.
Caring Hearts Boys Principal Gabriel Kimindu echoed these sentiments, expressing pride in his students and attributing their success to consistent effort and a winning mindset from the very first day.
More than just an awards ceremony, the event stood as a powerful celebration of opportunity, resilience and reward—proof that when talent is nurtured and effort recognised, young people from even the most modest backgrounds can rise to the very top.
