Kenya
KCSE grading scale
KNEC overall grade scale, KCSE Regulations section 17.6
| Grade | Points | Percent | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 12 | above 79 | Very Good |
| A- | 11 | 75 to 79 | Very Good |
| B+ | 10 | 70 to 74 | Good |
| B | 9 | 65 to 69 | Good |
| B- | 8 | 60 to 64 | Good |
| C+ | 7 | 55 to 59 | Average |
| C | 6 | 45 to 54 | Average |
| C- | 5 | 40 to 44 | Average |
| D+ | 4 | 35 to 39 | Weak |
| D | 3 | 30 to 34 | Weak |
| D- | 2 | 25 to 29 | Weak |
| E | 1 | below 25 | Poor |
KNEC prints these percentages for the overall grade. It does not say that each subject grade comes from these marks.
Checked against the sources on 5 November 2026. Rules can change, so your board or university has the final word.
Source: KNEC: KCSE Regulations, sections 17 and 18 (opened 5 November 2026)
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