Kericho High School
Kericho High School is a Kenyan boys secondary school, located in Kericho, Kericho County about 3.9kilometers from Kericho Town CBD. The current principal is Dr Daniel Chelule.
| Kericho High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
P.O. Box 252- 20200 , | |
| Information | |
| Other names | K-Hetch bazuus' |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | Elimu ni Uhai |
| Established | 1959[1] |
| Principal | Daniel Chelule |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Male |
| Number of students | 1200 |
| Color(s) | Green |
| Mascot | Green Bisons |
| Website | http://www.kerichohigh.ac.ke/ |
History
The school started on 15 June 1959,[2] with eleven boys and two teachers – Mr. John Bowles the first Head teacher and Mr. Wesley Rono, the first African teacher in the school.[3] It currently has a population of approximately two thousand students.
The school boasts of various notable alumni including:
- Prof. Davy Kiprotich Koech Former and the Longest Serving CEO of Kenya Medical Research Institute and an accomplished scientist.
- Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter
- First governor of Kericho County Professor Paul Chepkwony
- Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot
- Former MP Benjamin Langat
- MP David Ole Sankok
- KNUT Secretary General and nominated MP Wilson Sossion
- Current principal Dr Daniel Chelule
- Belgut MP Nelson Koech
References
- "Kericho High School – Elimu ni Uhai". Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- Kenya Gazette. 27 January 1959.
- Team, News Blaze Digital (16 January 2020). "Kericho High School; full details, KCSE Results Analysis, Contacts, Location, Admissions, History, Fees, Portal Login, Website, KNEC Code". Newsblaze.co.ke. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
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