Nurturing Greatness Since 1908
The Kenya High School trace its origins to 1908 as the Nairobi European School. Over the past century, it has evolved into one of Africa's most prestigious public national girls' schools, consistently producing outstanding women leaders in fields ranging from governance, law, and engineering to academia and global research.
Our beautiful, historic campus in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, is a hub of rigorous academics, rich cultural traditions, and high-impact sports activities. We are governed by a deep belief that every young woman possesses the capacity to excel, to lead, and to make a meaningful difference.
Our Sacred Motto
Our Vision
To be a premier international center of academic excellence and leadership training, producing highly motivated, self-reliant, and morally upright young women prepared to lead globally.
Our Mission
To provide a holistic education that empowers young women with knowledge, critical-thinking skills, ethical values, and technological capabilities required to meet the challenges of a dynamic world.
Our Core Values
Academic Prestige
Pursuing intellectual excellence with rigor, intellectual honesty, and continuous self-improvement.
Noble Leadership
Empowering students to step up as positive change-makers with vision, service-mindedness, and confidence.
Absolute Integrity
Holding ourselves to the highest ethical and moral standards in all personal and professional dealings.
Our Historical Timeline
Foundation as Nairobi European School
Established to serve the educational requirements of Nairobi, laying down the early foundations of academic excellence in East Africa.
Establishment of the Girls' School
The school was separated into boys and girls sections, focusing on empowering young women through dedicated learning environments.
Migration to Kileleshwa Campus
The school relocated to its modern, beautiful, and spacious 70-acre campus in Kileleshwa, establishing premium boarding facilities and expansive sports fields.
The Kenya High School (Nationalization)
Following Kenya's independence, the school was renamed The Kenya High School and opened its doors as a national boarding institution, welcoming brilliant minds from all corners of the republic.
Institutional Governance
Hon. Prof. Julia Ojiambo
Chairperson, B.O.G
Mrs. Virginia Wahome
School Principal & Secretary
Dr. Helen M. Kiprono
P.T.A. Association Chair
Mrs. Alice Tembo
Deputy Principal (Administration)