Sironga Girls High school will now be headed by Chief Principal Jane Nyanumba who has been at Tombe Girls since 2015. Mrs Nyanumba replaces Chief Principal Eve Akeyo Odhiambo who has now moved to Kisumu Girls.
Tombe Girls High School will now be led by Chief Principal Madam Rachael Mokua who comes in from Chwele Girls High School.
About Tombe Girls
Aristariko Nyangena served at Tombe girls in 1967. Then came Daniel Nyarangi (1993), Eunice A. Nyambane (1998) Eunice A. Abade (2011) Jane Nyanumba (2015 to 2024).
Chief Principal Jane had seen Tombe girls rise in both academics and infrastructure. In the 2023 KCSE exams, the school recorded a mean score of 7.1 which is a C+ (plus). 167 candidates out of the registered 248 qualified for university.
Tombe Girls Principal, Jane Nyanumba says the improved infrastructure in the school has attracted more students.
The school had a mean of 9.2 in 2022 KCSE exams having registered 187 candidates.
“Students’ mindset, teamwork, and better facilities are all the key factors that have put us at the top. Mentorship programmes also contributed to our improved performance,” she said.