Ack Igangara Senior School (formerly called Ack Igangara Secondary School) is a C3 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Tharaka Nithi County, Muthambi Sub County  in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Ack Igangara Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Boarding Senior School forms part of the Tharaka Nithi Education Network and has fully transitioned to a Senior School that offers Competency Based Education (CBE) Curriculum to Grade 10, 11 and 12 Learners.

Ack Igangara Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Ack Igangara Secondary School
School’s New Name	Ack Igangara Senior School
Cluster	C3
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Eastern
County	Tharaka Nithi
Sub County	Muthambi
UIC Code	N8GF
KNEC Code	19378110
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Ack Igangara Senior School operates as a fully Senior School offering the Competency Based Education (CBE/CBC) Curriculum. Students transition to this school from Junior School after sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA); which is a national assessment for Grade 9 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE). It assesses students in nine learning areas to evaluate their readiness to transition into Senior School.

Students who join Ack Igangara Senior School at grade 10 specialize in any one of the following three main CBE pathways:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Focuses on innovators and problem-solvers. It branches into Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies, leading to careers like medicine, engineering, and IT. 
2. Social Sciences: Designed for communicators and leaders. It includes tracks in Languages, Literature, Humanities, and Business Studies, preparing students for fields like law, journalism, and education. 
3. Arts & Sports Science: For creative minds and athletes. It features tracks in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and various sports disciplines, fostering careers in the creative and sports industries.

Ack Igangara Senior School’s Background and History.

Ack Igangara Senior School, historically known as Ack Igangara Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Tharaka Nithi county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C3 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Ack Igangara Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Ack Igangara Senior School.

Ack Igangara Senior School’s exact physical location is in Tharaka Nithi County, Muthambi in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Eastern Region’s Senior Schools.

Eastern is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Ack Igangara Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Ack Igangara Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ack Igangara Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Ack Igangara Senior School?

The UIC Code for Ack Igangara Senior School is N8GF.

2. Is Ack Igangara Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Ack Igangara Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Ack Igangara Senior School?

Ack Igangara Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Ack Igangara Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Ack Igangara Senior School is 19378110.

5. In Which County is Ack Igangara Senior School Found?

Ack Igangara Senior School is located in Tharaka Nithi County.

6. Does Ack Igangara Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Ack Igangara Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Ack Igangara Senior School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Ack Igangara Senior School was formerly called Ack Igangara Secondary School.

8. What is Ack Igangara Senior School’s New Cluster?

Ack Igangara Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Ack Igangara Senior School?

Ack Igangara Senior School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Ack Igangara Senior School Located?

Ack Igangara Senior School is found in Muthambi Subcounty of Tharaka Nithi County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Ack Igangara Senior School Private or Public School?

Ack Igangara Senior School is a Public School.

12. What CBE Pathways are offered at Senior School?

Senior schools offere 3 pathways; STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports.