Kagumo High Senior School’s History, Location, Contacts, Performance & Reviews

HISTORY & PROFILE OF KAGUMO HIGH SCHOOL.

Kagumo High School is a top-performing Cluster 1- national- boys’ boarding school in Nyeri County, Kenya.

Kagumo High is recognized for academic excellence since its establishment.

In 1984 national exams, KACE, it emerged second best nationally after Alliance High School.

It achieved a 9.9 mean score in the 2025 KCSE, with 75 A plains and 149 A- students.

Known as a “Mt. Kenya Academic Giant,” the school boasts over 2,000 students and a strong reputation in the region.

Kagumo High Quick Facts

Location: Located between Kirichu and Kiganjo townships along the Nyeri–Nanyuki road in Nyeri County.

Performance: In the 2025 KCSE, the school recorded 75 A plains and 149 A- grades.

Establishment: Established in 1933, it was among the first schools to allow native black Africans to sit for university-level entrance exams in 1946.

Capacity: The school serves a large population of over 2,000 students, offering boarding facilities.

Structure: It operates under national school status and currently offers the competency-based curriculum.

Alumni: Notable alumni include current Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and James Macharia, a former CS; former Speaker Kenneth Marende, and Equity Bank CEO Dr. James Mwangi are all Alumni.

Leadership & Culture

Principal: The school is currently led by Dr. Silas Mwirigi.

Kagumo Old Boys Association (KOBA): An active alumni group that supports the school’s development and hosts annual general meetings and dinners.

Recent Performance Highlights

2025 Results: The school celebrated a 9.9 mean score in the KCSE results announced in January 2026 emerging the best in Nyeri County- it is aiming for 10.5 in the following year, 2026.
2024 Results: Achieved 41 A plains and 100 A-.

To conclude, Kagumo High is a center of excellence in Nyeri and across Kenya.