KCSE 2023: Soy MP Celebrates As Son Scores Straight A In National Exams

• Soy Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) David Kiplagat is over the moon after his son made him proud following the announcement of the 2023 KCSE examination results
• The politician shared a screenshot of his son Denley Kipkoech Lagat's result, who got a mean grade of A from Moi High School Kabarak
• Social media users joined him in the celebration mood as they sent heartwarming congratulatory messages in the comments section

Uasin Gishu - The long-awaited 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results have been released.

Soy MP David Kiplagat's family

One parent particularly happy with the announcement is Member of Parliament (MP) David Kiplagat.

The politician took to social media to express his joy, revealing that his bright son had done admirably well.

"Special congratulations to my son Denley Kipkoech Lagat for having scored a straight A in the just released KCSE Exams. You have made us proud, and once again, congratulations," he happily penned.

He shared a screenshot of the national examination results showing his son's mean grade and the school he attended.

Kiplagat's son went to Moi High School Kabarak, a top-performing national private high school in Nakuru.

Social media reactions

Social media users jumped on the celebration bandwagon by sending heart-warming messages to the family.

Victor Kemboi:

"Congratulations, Denley, you have made your parents proud and Also the Soy constituency at large."

Cheres Kelvin:

"Congratulations are in order, Denley..you have made us proud."

Sheillah Daniels:

"You've achieved your dreams. Congrats to you and your accomplishments."

Edwin Kosgei:

"Leading with example, congratulations Denley."

Damiano Keskeny:

"Congratulations this is your season to shine... blessings all the way."

Malon Lagat:

"Congratulations, Denley Kipkoech you have made us proud."

How many candidates scored As in 2023 KCSE exam?

In a similar story, 1, 216 candidates scored straight As, as Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced.

On Monday, January 8, the Education CS announced the result at Moi Girls High School, Eldoret.

"There were 1,216 (0.14%) candidates who obtained an overall grade of A in the 2023 KCSE Examination compared to 1,146 (0.13%) candidates in the year 2022," Machogu said.

Of those who scored As, 889 were from national schools, while 172 were from extra-county schools.

Private schools produced 143 As, with county and sub-county schools producing 5 and 7 As, respectively.