St Stephens Eshihaka (formerly called St Stephens Eshihaka) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Kakamega County, Mumias West Sub County  in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about St Stephens Eshihaka, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

St Stephens Eshihaka School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St Stephens Eshihaka
School’s New Name	St Stephens Eshihaka
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Kakamega
Sub County	Mumias West
UIC Code	GKLZ
KNEC Code	37617414
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St Stephens Eshihaka 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 St Stephens Eshihaka 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.

St Stephens Eshihaka’s Background and History.

St Stephens Eshihaka, historically known as St Stephens Eshihaka, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Kakamega county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, St Stephens Eshihaka admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of St Stephens Eshihaka.

St Stephens Eshihaka’s exact physical location is in Kakamega County, Mumias West in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Western Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephens Eshihaka.

1. What is the UIC Code for St Stephens Eshihaka?

The UIC Code for St Stephens Eshihaka is GKLZ.

2. Is St Stephens Eshihaka a Boarding or Day School?

St Stephens Eshihaka is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St Stephens Eshihaka?

St Stephens Eshihaka offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St Stephens Eshihaka?

The Official Knec Code for St Stephens Eshihaka is 37617414.

5. In Which County is St Stephens Eshihaka Found?

St Stephens Eshihaka is located in Kakamega County.

6. Does St Stephens Eshihaka admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St Stephens Eshihaka is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was St Stephens Eshihaka’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

St Stephens Eshihaka was formerly called St Stephens Eshihaka.

8. What is St Stephens Eshihaka’s New Cluster?

St Stephens Eshihaka is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St Stephens Eshihaka?

St Stephens Eshihaka offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is St Stephens Eshihaka Located?

St Stephens Eshihaka is found in Mumias West Subcounty of Kakamega County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St Stephens Eshihaka Private or Public School?

St Stephens Eshihaka 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.