Kisii School
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Kisii School is a secondary school in the Gusii or Kisii
in Kenya
. It was started in 1932 by the Young Kavirondo Association.It is one of the three 'K' schools which were started by the natives. These schools include; Kisii School, Kakamega Boys School and Kagumo High in central province. They were referred to as government African schools (GAS)
, a son of Musa.
The school principal, Mr Casper Maina Momanyi usually offers a reward for the top three houses in each field.
Kisii School offers a college preparatory program following the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
curriculum. The curriculum offered at the school covers six areas: Communication, Mathematics and Sciences, Humanities, Applied Education, Physical Education.
Under the leadership of John L. O Kinaro,(1991–1998) a former principal, Kisii school emerged as the best soccer school teams in the 1990s. The record they set can only be rivaled by Kakamega Boys High School. They won three consecutive national championships between 1996 and 1999. Most of the team members have played for the national team
, and some are playing professional football in Europe and Asia.
Kisii
Kisii may refer to:* Kisii, Kenya, a town in Nyanza region of southwestern Kenya* Kisii District, a district in Kenya, also known as Kisii Central District* Gucha District, in Kenya, also known as South Kisii District...
in Kenya
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 started in 1932 by the Young Kavirondo Association.It is one of the three 'K' schools which were started by the natives. These schools include; Kisii School, Kakamega Boys School and Kagumo High in central province. They were referred to as government African schools (GAS)
The school
The school has had a strong connection to the Musa Nyandusi family, a Senior Chief during the colonial era. This was the most powerful position akin to a king answerable only to the colonial authority with minimal supervision. The school has produced the likes of Simeon NyachaeSimeon Nyachae
Simeon Nyachae is a Kenyan politician and ex-minister from Kisii District of Nyanza Province.-Biography:...
, a son of Musa.
Houses
The school has eight houses, each has its own T-shirt. They are:- Sameta
- Mara
- Kuja
- Kiong'anyo
- Manga
- Homa
- Ruri
- Wire
Inter-house competitions
There are activities in which the houses compete - Science congress, athletics, cross-country, ball games, drama and academics.The school principal, Mr Casper Maina Momanyi usually offers a reward for the top three houses in each field.
Curriculum
The secondary school curriculum emphasizes job-oriented courses, such as business and technical education.Kisii School offers a college preparatory program following the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
KCSE stands for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, which is taken at the completion of Secondary Education.The first KCSE exam was held in 1989 at the same time as the last Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education , which it replaced as the entrance requirement for Kenyan Universities.The...
curriculum. The curriculum offered at the school covers six areas: Communication, Mathematics and Sciences, Humanities, Applied Education, Physical Education.
- CommunicationCommunicationCommunication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient, although the receiver need not be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication; thus communication can occur across vast...
- English, Kiswahili and French - Sciences - Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
- HumanitiesHumanitiesThe humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural sciences....
- Geography, History and Government, Religious education, Social education, and Ethics - Applied Education - Agriculture, Industrial education, Wood technology, Metal technology, Power mechanics, Electrical technology, Business education (Accounts, Commerce, Economics), Music, Fine Arts, Drawing and Design, Information Technology (computer studies).
- Physical EducationPhysical educationPhysical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
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Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities include drama, choir, publications such as the School Magazine; school leadership through the prefects’ body, Sunday School teaching, Scouting, Debate Club, Wildlife Club, Environmental Club, Journalism Club, Science Club, Computer Club, SDA Society, CU and YCS for the Catholics.Sports
Choices include basketball, rugby, soccer, track and field, hockey, volleyball, handball, swimming, and lawn tennis. Individuals and teams have won national and regional honours in almost all of them.Under the leadership of John L. O Kinaro,(1991–1998) a former principal, Kisii school emerged as the best soccer school teams in the 1990s. The record they set can only be rivaled by Kakamega Boys High School. They won three consecutive national championships between 1996 and 1999. Most of the team members have played for the national team
Kenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
, and some are playing professional football in Europe and Asia.
Procedure
Candidates are judged according to need and parental income and their performance in the national KCPE examinations. Selection is solely based on merit.Scholarships and financial support
Support comes from Government, organisations, individuals and donors.Life
The school has dormitories, dining hall, classroom block, and Computer and Science laboratories. There are Technical Education workshops fors Woodwork, Metal work, Electricity, Power mechanics, and Agriculture. Students partake in watering of the livestock and vegetables from which meat and greens for meals is outsourced.Notable alumni and Academics
- Simeon NyachaeSimeon NyachaeSimeon Nyachae is a Kenyan politician and ex-minister from Kisii District of Nyanza Province.-Biography:...
- former Leader Ford People and minister of Roads and Transportation in Kenya. He vied for a presidential post in the 2002 election. - Robert Ouko (politician) - Dr. Robert Ouko was a member of Manga House; he fell out with the Moi regime and was found murdered in Got Alila in Nyanza.
- Ratemo MichiekaRatemo MichiekaRatemo Michieka is a former director-general of the National Environmental Management Authority in Kenya, and founding Vice-Chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology....
- former Vice Chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University. - John Machethe MuiruriJohn Machethe MuiruriJohn Machethe Muiruri is a Kenyan football midfielder who is currently playing for Moss FK in Norway . Referred by fans in Kenya as John 'Mo', Muiruri is known for his close ball control and ability to dribble the ball...
- Belgium 1st division soccer mid-fielder - Ramadhan Balala - AFC LeopardsAFC LeopardsAFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000...
mid-fielder - Simon Mulama - former Mathare UnitedMathare UnitedMathare United Football Club is a Kenyan professional football club, based in Mathare Slums Nairobi Kenya,Mathare United was founded in August 1987.The setting is St. Teresa's Church...
footballer - Henry NyandoroHenry NyandoroHenry Nyandoro was a Kenyan football midfielder who played for Shabana in Kisii.-International career:He played 102 international matches for Kenya. He played at the 1992 African Cup of Nations.-Clubs:...
- former Shabana KisiiShabana KisiiShabana Football Club was a Kenyan football club based in Kisii. The club was formed in 1980 by Kisii based businessman Dogo Khan. They used to play in the Kenyan Premier League, but were relegated after the 2005–2006 season...
and Kenyan International Footballer - Edward Onuong'a - Former principal
- Amos Otieno Odenyo – graduated from Kisii High School in 1958, and served as Chairman of Social Sciences at York College (City University of New York) for the majority of the years between 1971 and 2007. Dr. Odenyo wrote a detailed description of his years at Kisii High School in his autobiography “Staring at the Nyanza Sun: A Kenyan-American Memoir.” www.nyanzasun.com