Maina Wanjigi (formerly called Maina Wanjigi) is a C3 Public Girls Senior School that is physically located in Nairobi County, Kamukunji Sub County  in the Nairobi Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Maina Wanjigi, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Maina Wanjigi School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Maina Wanjigi
School’s New Name	Maina Wanjigi
Cluster	C3
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Nairobi
County	Nairobi
Sub County	Kamukunji
UIC Code	X2SE
KNEC Code	20402003
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Maina Wanjigi 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 Maina Wanjigi 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.

Maina Wanjigi’s Background and History.

Maina Wanjigi, historically known as Maina Wanjigi, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Nairobi 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, Maina Wanjigi admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Maina Wanjigi.

Maina Wanjigi’s exact physical location is in Nairobi County, Kamukunji in the Nairobi Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Nairobi Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maina Wanjigi.

1. What is the UIC Code for Maina Wanjigi?

The UIC Code for Maina Wanjigi is X2SE.

2. Is Maina Wanjigi a Boarding or Day School?

Maina Wanjigi is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Maina Wanjigi?

Maina Wanjigi offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Maina Wanjigi?

The Official Knec Code for Maina Wanjigi is 20402003.

5. In Which County is Maina Wanjigi Found?

Maina Wanjigi is located in Nairobi County.

6. Does Maina Wanjigi admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Maina Wanjigi is a Girls Senior School.

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

Maina Wanjigi was formerly called Maina Wanjigi.

8. What is Maina Wanjigi’s New Cluster?

Maina Wanjigi is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Maina Wanjigi?

Maina Wanjigi offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Maina Wanjigi Located?

Maina Wanjigi is found in Kamukunji Subcounty of Nairobi County; in the Nairobi Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Maina Wanjigi Private or Public School?

Maina Wanjigi 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.