Jamhuri High School
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Jamhuri High School, formerly known as Government Indian School and later The Duke of Gloucester School, is one of the oldest schools in Kenya
. It was founded as a Railway Educational Centre in 1906. Prior to Kenya's independence from the British, the school, located at Ngara Nairobi
, predominantly enrolled students from the Indian community in Nairobi, hence its former name Government Indian School.
In 1955 the school's name was changed to The Duke of Gloucester School, named after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
. After Kenya's independence in 1964 the school was renamed Jamhuri High School. Jamhuri, the Swahili
word for Republic, symbolized independence and Kenya's sovereignty as a Republic. Since then the school has had a diversified enrolment of students of African, Indian, and White heritage.
Jamhuri High School is popularly known as "Jamuu" and its nickname is "Dukes".
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
. It was founded as a Railway Educational Centre in 1906. Prior to Kenya's independence from the British, the school, located at Ngara Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
, predominantly enrolled students from the Indian community in Nairobi, hence its former name Government Indian School.
In 1955 the school's name was changed to The Duke of Gloucester School, named after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester was a soldier and member of the British Royal Family, the third son of George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary....
. After Kenya's independence in 1964 the school was renamed Jamhuri High School. Jamhuri, the Swahili
Swahili language
Swahili or Kiswahili is a Bantu language spoken by various ethnic groups that inhabit several large stretches of the Mozambique Channel coastline from northern Kenya to northern Mozambique, including the Comoro Islands. It is also spoken by ethnic minority groups in Somalia...
word for Republic, symbolized independence and Kenya's sovereignty as a Republic. Since then the school has had a diversified enrolment of students of African, Indian, and White heritage.
Jamhuri High School is popularly known as "Jamuu" and its nickname is "Dukes".
Notable alumni
- Johnson Mwakazi, senior TV anchor, Citizen TV
- Salim LoneSalim LoneSalim Lone is a Kenyan journalist, political advisor, and former Director of the News and Media Division, Department of Public Information, of the United Nations. In 2007, Lone became communications director of the Kenyan opposition Orange Democratic Movement led by 2008 coalition Prime Minister...
, Kenyan journalist and former Director of the News and Media Division, Department of Public Information, of the United Nations. - Jayant J. Ruparel, founder member, Jamhuri Asian School fund.
- Gerald K. Mahinda, Managing Director, East African BreweriesEast African BreweriesEast African Breweries Limited is a large East African brewing company which owns 80% of Kenya Breweries, 98.2% of Uganda Breweries, 100% of Central Glass - a glass manufacturer, 100% of Kenya Maltings and 46% of United Distillers and Vintners Limited, 100% of Universal Distilers Uganda, 100% EABL...
Ltd. - Vimal Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Bidco Group
- Bhupinder S. Liddar, CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment ProgrammeUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeThe United Nations Environment Programme coordinates United Nations environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. It was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its...
(UNEP) and to the United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeUnited Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeThe United Nations Human Settlements Programme is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It was established in 1978 and has its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya...
(UN-Habitat) in Nairobi, Kenya. - Rev. Daniel Njeru Wachira - Presbyterian Church Clergy
- Khalid Al amin Adino an ophthalmic optometrist practising in Eastleigh near Nairobi.