From Gatina to Gakuyu: Why Nyeri school had to change name

Gatina Primary School changed its name to Gakuyu Primary to avoid the vulgar connotation and poor performance. [Courtesy]

For parents, students and administrators at a school in Mathira Constituency, the name of the institution was the cause of their poor performance and morale.

Gatina Primary School in Nyeri County was the butt of a joke for decades, and after enduring the ridicule, administrators decided to change the name, hoping it will change the fortunes for the consistently poor performer.