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St Francis Girls: Dorcas Rigathi's school where boyfriends were banned

The girls are strictly guarded and any man coming to visit them whether on Visiting Day or regular days is thoroughly interrogated to ensure they are the right people to visit.

By Silas Nyamweya 2023-10-12 18:23:00

St Francis Girls: Dorcas Rigathi's school where boyfriends were banned

Ogande Girls: Where Ida Odinga ate fried eggs

By Silas Nyamweya
Jul. 14, 2022

St Mary's Yala: Teacher made Chemistry fun

St Mary’s Yala, or “the Gentlemen school” as it’s popularly nicknamed, is instrumental and popular for modeling upright and visionary leaders.

By Silas Nyamweya
Jun. 30, 2022

Kianyaga High: Gachagua ate githeri laced with kerosene

Notable alumni include National Youth Service director-general Dr Nelson Githinji, Mr Jeffithah Karua and Mr Wachira Muyah a Director at the Kenya Tea Development Agency.

By Silas Nyamweya
Jun. 22, 2022

Kianyaga High: Gachagua ate githeri laced with kerosene

Moi Girls Isinya 'Redsville', where Wavinya Ndeti went to school

Others who were guided by the motto "distinguished for excellence," include Harriet Njeri, a neurosurgeon at the Kenyatta National Hospital and Grace Saitoti.

By The Nairobian Reporter
Jun. 14, 2022

Moi Girls Isinya 'Redsville', where Wavinya Ndeti went to school

Mumbi Girls: Where Senator Omanga danced like a queen

Bullying was unheard of but many girls recall ‘monos’ having sessions to ‘introduce’ themselves to “seniors”

By Silas Nyamweya
Mar. 17, 2022

Mumbi Girls: Where Senator Omanga danced like a queen

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Lwak Girls High School: Home of beauties with brains

Over the years, the school known for grooming beautiful girls with long hair, has also been excelling in hockey and music festival.

By The Nairobian Reporter
Feb. 24, 2022

Lwak Girls High School: Home of beauties with brains

Mugoiri Girls: Where CJ Koome, Sabina’s talents were nurtured

During preps time, some of the students could lock themselves inside the dormitory just to listen to music.

By Silas Nyamweya
Jan. 13, 2022

Mugoiri Girls: Where CJ Koome, Sabina’s talents were nurtured

National days were a cash cow for media

Placing of adverts took place not only on Mashujaa Day but also on Madaraka Day, Jamhuri Day, Labour Day, and whenever there were Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) shows countrywide.

By The Nairobian Reporter
Jun. 1, 2023

Muggz: Where Sabina Chege relished githeri top layer

Punishment ranged from kneeling at the fishpond, whipping, clearing the compound with blunt pangas, and kneeling near dogs' kennels.

By James Mwangi
May. 22, 2023

Muggz: Where Sabina Chege relished githeri top layer

Barng'etuny: Auctioneer who merged goats, politics

Moi established the market in order to improve the living conditions of his community members and had chosen Barng'etuny to be the market's chief auctioneer.

By Silas Nyamweya
Apr. 17, 2023

Barng'etuny: Auctioneer who merged goats, politics

Kisumu Boys: Eric Omondi was no joker

Notable alumni who were nurtured under the motto 'Aim High' include businessmen Ketan Somaia and MP Babu Owino.

By The Nairobian Reporter
Feb. 22, 2023

Day Moi awarded Miguna Sh50 for a drawing while at Njiiri School

Whoever drew the closest likeness to the ex-senior chief would receive a certificate and cash prize. On the fete day, then Higher Education Minister Joseph Kamotho announced Miguna as the winner.

By James Mwangi
Feb. 20, 2023