About Us
Learn more about our mission, our community, and the values that guide us.
About Us
The idea of starting a school for police officers’ children was conceived in the early 1960s. However, it was not until 1991 when the then Commissioner of police, the late Mr. Philip Kilonzo began implementing the idea. On 30th May 1991, the first steering committee was formed. Its first Chairman was a former Senior Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hon. Elijah Sumbeiywo. On December 30th, 1992, the first Principal Mr. Willie M. Mugoh was posted to the school. He was soon followed by twelve teachers. On 26th January, 1993 the school admitted its first 80 boys and girls. They were accommo dated in the Primary school section as the main school complex had ...
Our Story
not been completed. Students used timber structures in the Anti Stock Theft Unit Police lines as the boys’ dormitory and the school dining hall. The school soon outgrew the facilities the primary section could offer and so in January 1995, the school was moved to the incomplete complex structures. Except for the brief period between April 1994 and October 1997, when construction had stalled, the school has steadily grown in terms of physical facilities and in the students’ academic performance. After Mr. Mugoh proceeded on transfer, Mr. Peters Orega took over as the new school head. Mr. Orega has since retired and the new Principal is Dr. Samuel G. Maina.
A Message from the Principal
Utumishi Academy is one of the original 18 national schools. It remains among the dream schools for many boys in this country to date. I wish to mention a few of the things that make this academy unique. As Aristotle once said educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. At Utumishi we strive to give attention to both academics and key non-academic issues like life skill...
A Message from the Chairman
MR.JAPHET KOOME, AIG, EBS, HSC, ndc [K] PRINCIPAL DEPUTY TO DIG-KPS I wish to earnestly thank the Almighty God for having brought us this far as an institution and as a family – Utumishi Boys Academy Family. May I now take this opportunity to commend our 2018 candidates for excellent performance in the national examination; it is worth noting that despite the large number of candidates presented...
Our Core Values
The principles that guide us
Integrity
We uphold honesty and strong moral principles in all our actions.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in academics and character.
Service
We encourage giving back to our community with compassion.
Justice
We promote fairness and equality in all our interactions.
Community
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and forward-thinking approaches.