Karima Girls (formerly called Karima Girls) is a C1 Public Girls Senior School that is physically located in Nyandarua County, North Kinangop Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Karima Girls, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Karima Girls School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Karima Girls
School’s New Name	Karima Girls
Cluster	C1
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	North Kinangop
UIC Code	XQVS
KNEC Code	07200009
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Karima Girls 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 Karima Girls 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.

Karima Girls’s Background and History.

Karima Girls, historically known as Karima Girls, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Nyandarua county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C1 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Karima Girls admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Karima Girls.

Karima Girls’s exact physical location is in Nyandarua County, North Kinangop in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Central Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Karima Girls.

1. What is the UIC Code for Karima Girls?

The UIC Code for Karima Girls is XQVS.

2. Is Karima Girls a Boarding or Day School?

Karima Girls is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Karima Girls?

Karima Girls offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Karima Girls?

The Official Knec Code for Karima Girls is 07200009.

5. In Which County is Karima Girls Found?

Karima Girls is located in Nyandarua County.

6. Does Karima Girls admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Karima Girls is a Girls Senior School.

7. What was Karima Girls’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Karima Girls was formerly called Karima Girls.

8. What is Karima Girls’s New Cluster?

Karima Girls is now classified as a C1 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Karima Girls?

Karima Girls offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Karima Girls Located?

Karima Girls is found in North Kinangop Subcounty of Nyandarua County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Karima Girls Private or Public School?

Karima Girls 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.