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82-year-old man beats odds to post 182 marks in KCPE exam

Wilson Kipchumba

Wilson Kipchumba (Kukaa) who scored 180 marks KCPE, 2023 at Makutano primary school in West Pokot county. 

Photo credit: Oscar Kaikai | Nation Media Group
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By  Oscar Kakai

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • His educational journey began in 1961 when he joined class one at Tomena Primary School in West Pokot.

In a remarkable achievement, an 82-year-old man from West Pokot County defied age and expectations to score 182 marks in the 2023 KCPE exam whose results were released on Thursday.

Popularly known as Kukaa, Wilson Kipchumba’s educational journey began in 1961 when he joined class one at Tomena Primary School in West Pokot.

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