As celebrations continue, the school’s 2025 class now ranks among the best-performing cohorts in Kakamega County, reinforcing Joysil Preparatory’s standing as a centre of academic excellence.
Joysil Preparatory School in Matungu Sub-county, Kakamega County, has recorded an outstanding performance in the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), firmly placing the institution among the top-performing schools in the region.
The school’s best candidate, Clare Anyango Manyasi, emerged top with a score of 71 points, exceeding expectations across all subjects. She was closely followed by Glenjohnson Opili Silvano and Sophie Gloria Onyiso, completing a strong top-three performance.
Out of the 35 candidates who sat for the national assessment at the school, 24 exceeded expectations, while the remaining 11 met expectations, marking one of the strongest performances recorded in the area over recent years.
Joysil Preparatory has built a reputation for consistent academic excellence, and the 2025 results add to its growing legacy. Clare Manyasi’s success continues a strong academic tradition in her family. Her elder sister, Stacy Onyango Manyasi, previously scored over 420 marks in the now-defunct KCPE examinations and later joined St. Brigid Kiminini, a national school.
Speaking after the release of the results, School Director Mr. Sylivester Angoye Musikoyo attributed the strong performance to disciplined preparation, qualified tutors, and a learner-friendly environment.
“We retain a special environment that shapes learners. All those who pass through this institution become ambassadors. Some proceed to national schools and make us swell with pride,” he said.
Mr. Musikoyo expressed confidence that all candidates from the 2025 class will secure placement in reputable secondary schools.
Nationally, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba Migosi informed Parliament that approximately 75 percent of candidates in the 2025 KJSEA scored between approaching expectations and below expectations. He attributed challenges in public schools to overcrowded classrooms, high teacher-to-learner ratios, and limited supervision.
Private institutions such as Joysil Preparatory, however, recorded stronger outcomes, largely due to smaller class sizes, closer learner supervision, and enhanced academic support.
Recently, Mr. Musikoyo was awarded the National Hero (Shujaa) Award in recognition of his contribution to education in Matungu Sub-county and beyond.
As celebrations continue, the Class of 2025 now ranks among the best-performing cohorts in Kakamega County, further cementing Joysil Preparatory School’s status as an emerging academic powerhouse in Western Kenya.
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