Mang'u High School

Jishinde Ushinde

Conquer yourself to conquer. Established 1925.

Welcome to Mang'u High School

Mang'u High School is a Kenyan Roman Catholic National High School established in 1925, located in Kiambu County along the Nairobi-Thika Highway. We are renowned for academic excellence and producing some of the best brains in the country, including former President Mwai Kibaki.

Academic Excellence

Ranked among the top schools nationwide in KCSE. First African school in East Africa with full science courses.

Aviation Program

First school in Kenya to introduce Aviation Technology as an exam subject. Real aircraft on campus.

Notable Alumni

Alumni include President Mwai Kibaki, VP Moody Awori, VP George Saitoti, Cardinal Otunga and more.

Our Motto: Jishinde Ushinde

"Conquer yourself so that you may conquer the world around you." This motto reminds our students that the greatest competition is against one's own self - against laziness, greed, and selfishness - not against others.

Founded in 1925 by the Holy Ghost Fathers, Mang'u has grown from a small mission school to one of Kenya's most prestigious national schools.

Access Academic Resources

Browse thousands of educational resources on Elimu Library - schemes of work, lesson plans, exams, notes and more for students, teachers, and parents.