History Of The School

Huruma Girls' High School is a public school, Catholic sponsered school which was founded by the Sisters Of Mercy in 1964. It became a full boarding school in 2014. It is located along Nyasa Road, off Jogoo Road, about 200 meters from Makadara Law Courts. The school offers both 8-4-4 and senior secondary of the CBE curriculum. It offers STEM, Social Sciences and Sports strands of the CBE.

Founded in 1964, the school was established to manage the plight of girls finishing primary education, marking it as one of Kenya's pioneering institutions dedicated to girls' secondary education. This Catholic sponsored public girls' boarding institution operates as an Extra County level secondary school, located in Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi County. The school serves boarding students, providing comprehensive accommodation for girls from various backgrounds across the country. Under the leadership of several principals, namely, Sr. Regina, Mrs. Mary M. Karuga, Mrs. M.A Koinange, Mrs. Cecilia G. Waweru, Mrs. Christine P Nakitare, Mrs. Anne W. Kabetu, Mrs. Henrietta M. Ikambili, Mrs. Margaret M. Owenje, Mrs. Grace W. Macharia and the current principal Mrs. Mary K. Mutethia, the school has massively developed into an established institution championing the education of the girl child. It currently has a capacity of over 1000 girls. The school has had several Board of management chairpersons; Ejidio Wahome, Patrick Kinyori, Richard Gakunu, Paul Maema and currently wilfred Onderi. Huruma Girls High School has established itself as a respected institution in Kenya's educational landscape. The school is recognized among the best extra county schools in Nairobi according to KCSE performance, indicating its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. The school's strategic location in Nairobi provides students with access to urban amenities while maintaining a focused learning environment. Its positioning off the major Jogoo Road ensures accessibility for students from different parts of the city and beyond, while the Makadara area offers a community-centered atmosphere conducive to learning. As a Catholic sponsored institution, Huruma Girls High School combines academic rigor with moral and spiritual development, preparing young women not only for academic success but also for responsible citizenship. The school continues to play a vital role in empowering girls through quality education, contributing to Kenya's broader educational goals and women's empowerment initiatives in the East African region.