is on a determined mission to reclaim its academic glory, with its 421 KCSE 2026 candidates preparing for the final stretch of what promises to be a fierce academic battle.

With barely 30 days to the commencement of the KCSE examinations, the Western Giants have set their eyes firmly on the ambitious target mean score of 8.4. The candidates are demonstrating determination, discipline and a strong sense of responsibility as they enter the final phase of preparation.

A PROMISING CLASS Chief Principal Mr. Didimo Maketso expressed confidence in the 2026 class, noting the discipline and responsibility demonstrated by the candidates.

«“This class is promising, for they have shown a remarkable prowess in discipline as well as responsibility,” remarked Chief Principal Didimo Maketso.»

His confidence is echoed by the commitment being demonstrated by both teachers and candidates as the school intensifies its academic programmes ahead of the national examination.

MORE THAN 15 HOURS OF INTENSIVE KISWAHILI MENTORSHIP The candidates recently demonstrated remarkable endurance during an intensive Kiswahili mentorship session facilitated by Mwalimu Malata Benson.

For more than 15 hours, the candidates remained alert, active and engaged throughout the session. They diligently took notes and wrote more than 20 pages of key messages and revision points covering Insha, Lugha and Fasihi.

The extraordinary level of concentration demonstrated by the candidates is a reflection of their determination to maximise every available opportunity before the examination begins.

KISWAHILI TARGET OF 9.9 According to Mwalimu Malata Benson, the school is not merely preparing to sit for the examination but is working towards a highly ambitious Kiswahili mean score of 9.9.

«“These candidates have demonstrated tremendous commitment. They remained alert and active throughout the session, despite the long hours. We are working towards a mean score of 9.9 in Kiswahili,” said Mwalimu Malata Benson, the Kiswahili facilitator.»

The target has given the candidates an additional academic challenge as they seek to convert their discipline, endurance and preparation into measurable examination results.

INVESTMENT IN THE CANDIDATES The school's Director of Studies (DoS) also expressed optimism about the candidates' prospects, pointing to the investment that has gone into preparing the class.

«“We have invested in these candidates and I am optimistic of quality results,” said the DoS.»

The statement captures the collective determination at Sigalame as teachers, administrators and candidates work together towards a common goal.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN With approximately 30 days remaining before KCSE begins, every lesson, revision session, mentorship programme and personal study hour matters.

The 421 candidates now face the final academic push. The target of 8.4 is clearly defined, while the Kiswahili team has set its own ambitious target of 9.9. For the Western Giants, the message is simple: the time for preparation is not over—the final battle has begun. Discipline, responsibility, endurance and focused revision will now be tested as Sigalame seeks to reclaim its place among the academic giants of Western Kenya.