Hillary Kangwana

Nairobi School, often referred to as “Patch,” is one of Kenya’s oldest and most prestigious national schools. Its history is deeply intertwined with the colonial development of Nairobi and the evolution of the Kenyan education system. ​1. Origins and the European Hospital (1902–1928) ​The roots of the school trace back to 1902, shortly after the […]

Lenana School has a rich and storied history that began in 1949. Established by the colonial governor Philip Euen Mitchell, the institution was originally named The Duke of York School, after the British World War II battleship, HMS Duke of York. ​Here is a breakdown of its evolution: »​Colonial Beginnings ​Early Days: Before the campus […]

The Legacy of St. Mary’s Lugulu Girls High School ​St. Mary’s Lugulu Girls High School is one of Kenya’s most prominent national schools, located in Webuye, Bungoma County. Its history is rooted in the missionary work of the Friends Church (Quakers) and a long-standing commitment to academic excellence for girls in Western Kenya. »​Origins and […]

A Legacy of Excellence: The History of Butere Girls High School ​Butere Girls High School is one of Kenya’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions. Located in Kakamega County, it has evolved from a humble missionary classroom into a National School known for producing some of the country’s most influential women. ​1. Foundations (1916 – […]

JOSEPH’S GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL-KIBWEZI School Identity & Status »​Official Name: St. Joseph’s Girls’ High School – Kibwezi »​Classification: National School »​CBC Category: C1 (Designated as a premier institution for the Competency-Based Curriculum transition). »​Motto: Self Discipline Promotes Excellence »​Location: Kibwezi, Makueni County. ​Official Contact Information »​Postal Address: P.O. Box 180 – 90137, Kibwezi »​Telephone: 0728 […]

St. Mary’s Girls’ High School – Kinyambu (often referred to as St. Mary’s Kinyambu) is a well-established secondary school located in the Kibwezi West sub-county of Makueni County. ​While the general history of Catholic schools in the region dates back to the mid-20th century, here are the key historical and functional pillars of this specific […]

History of St. Martin’s Kathonzweni Boys’ High School St. Martin’s Kathonzweni Boys’ High School is a well-known extra-county school located in Kathonzweni, Kenya. The school has a rich history that reflects growth, transformation, and commitment to academic excellence. The institution was established in 1970 as a Harambee (community) day secondary school. It began on land […]

History of Mwaani Boys Senior School Establishment (1979) Mwaani Boys Senior School was established in 1979 in Makueni County as a boys’ boarding secondary school. It was founded to provide education to students from the surrounding region and has since grown into an important institution in the area. Early Years and Growth Initially known as […]

Kisii High Senior School’s Location Kisii School is located in Kisii County, Nyanza Region near Kisii Town and along the Kisii-Keroka Highway. Kisii High Senior School’s History. Long before it became one of Kenya’s top national schools, Kisii School began as a simple dream in the 1930s. In 1934, in the green highlands near Kisii, […]

The story of Nyeri High School begins long ago, in the early years of the 20th century, when Nyeri was still a quiet colonial settlement surrounded by fertile hills and mission stations. In 1907, near the Mathari Mission, Catholic missionaries established a small primary school to educate local boys. It was simple at first—just a […]

Upper Hill School (Nairobi) – History summary Upper Hill School is a public boys’ secondary school located in Upper Hill, Nairobi. Its history goes back to the colonial era (1950s) and is closely linked to other schools in Nairobi such as State House Girls’ High School and Nairobi School. Early origins The school’s roots trace […]