Kagumo High School
| Kagumo High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Kiganjo, Nyeri County, Kenya. Nyeri , P. BOX 69-10102 | |
| Information | |
| Other names | Kagumo School |
| School type | National School |
| Motto | Struggle For Excellence |
| Established | 1933 |
| Sister school | Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School |
| Category | National School (Cluster 1) |
| School code | 08200007 |
| Principal | Dr. Silas Mwirigi |
| Teaching staff | 50+ |
| Enrollment | 2,000+ |
| Average class size | 48 |
| Classrooms | 52 |
| Houses | Kimathi House
Muhoya House Wambugu House Aggrey House Washington House Kraph House Wilberforce House Dr. Kamunge House Makau house |
| Slogan | Developing Gentlemen Of Consolidated Intellect |
| Song | Mungu wetu, twakuomba,ushindi uwe wetu. Kwa masomo na michezo, tuzidi kuongoza. Kwa imani twakuomba, amani upendo umoja. Ibariki,ibariki, Kagumo shule yetu. |
| Nickname | Kaggz/Kabau |
| Rival | Nyeri High School |
| National ranking | 1 |
| Newspaper | The Emerald |
| Alumni name | Kagumo Old Boys Association (KOBA) |
Kagumo High School is a boys' national high school situated between Kirichu and Kiganjo townships along the Nyeri-Nanyuki road in Kenya. Established in 1933 as a primary institution in Gatitu, its initial aim was to train artisans for Native African training depots. In 1958, the school relocated to its current location in Kiganjo, thanks to land provided by Chief Wambugu wa Muigua. Over the years, Kagumo High School has gained recognition for its academic achievements. In 1946, it was among the first schools in the country to permit Africans to sit for University Level Entrance Exams. Designated a national school in 2012, it now hosts a student population exceeding 1,200, distributed across 11 streams. Notable alumni from Kagumo High School have excelled in various fields, including politics, law, business, and medicine.