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FRIENDS SCHOOL KAMUSINGA: SENIOR SCHOOL’S PROFILE
Here is a full, detailed profile of Friends School Kamusinga (Kenya) — covering its history, background, location, academic performance (including 2025 results), national status and CBC pathways, leadership and staff, facilities, and co-curricular performance.
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1. History & Background
Friends School Kamusinga (often called “Kamu” or “Frishka”) is a boys’ national boarding secondary school in Kenya. It was established in 1956 by Allan Bradley, a British national working with the Quaker mission, as a transfer unit for Friends School Kaimosi located in Vihiga County.
Originally intended as a mission school, Kamusinga grew steadily and was later recognized by the Kenyan government as a public national school, reflecting its high academic and co-curricular standards.
Every year, the school honors its founder by hosting an annual intra-school sports event called “Allan Bradley’s Day” on 18 February — celebrating his legacy and the school’s sporting culture.
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2. Profile / Full Background / Location
- Name: Friends School Kamusinga
- Nickname: Kamu, Frishka
- Motto: Use Common Sense
- Founded: 1956 by Allan Bradley (Quaker missionary)
- Type: Public National Boys’ Boarding Secondary School
- Location:: Chwele,Kimilili, Bungoma County; Western Kenya, on the slopes of Mount Elgon
- Postal Address: P.O. Box Private Bag-50204, Kimilili, Kenya
- The school is situated in a suburban green setting with a boarding environment that supports both academic focus and extra-curricular engagement.
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3. Academic Performance / Success
KCSE 2025 Academic Performance
In the 2025 KCSE results, Friends School Kamusinga achieved a mean score of 9.34 points, making it one of the top-performing schools in Bungoma County and maintaining strong academic standards nationally.
KCSE 2024 Performance
In the 2024 KCSE, the school recorded an outstanding mean grade of B+ (9.8862 points).
Total candidates: 413
Direct university entry: 403 students (97.57%) qualified for university placement under full government sponsorship.
Breakdown of top grades:
47 students scored A
111 scored A-
116 attained B+
This represented a significant improvement over previous years and confirmed Kamusinga’s academic strength.
Performance Trends (2021–2024)
Over recent years, the school has shown strong academic performance:
2023: Mean grade ~9.365 (B)
2022: Mean ~9.2531 (B)
2021: Mean ~9.6221 (B+)
These figures demonstrate consistency and improvement over time, highlighting sustained academic culture.
Historical Rankings
Before the abolition of official national rankings in 2018, Friends School Kamusinga consistently placed among the top schools in Kenya, including being ranked 4th nationally in 2016 and 7th in 2021.
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4. National Status & CBC Pathways
National School Status
Friends School Kamusinga is officially categorized as a national public school under the Ministry of Education in Kenya.
It is placed in Cluster One (C1) — indicating the highest category for national schools (with associated fee limits and quality indicators set by the government).
This status means:
It admits students from every county in Kenya through competitive academic entry.
It receives full public funding and has representation from the Teachers Service Commission in staffing.
CBC / Competency-Based Education Pathways
Under Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) senior school framework, students at Friends School Kamusinga transition into Senior School (Grades 10–12) and choose from three main learning pathways designed to build key competencies and career orientation:
1. STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
2. Social Sciences – Languages, Humanities & Business Studies
3. Arts & Sports – Performing/Visual Arts and Physical Education
These pathways prepare students for higher education and varied professional fields aligned with their strengths and interests.
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5. Leadership & Staff
Principal
The current principal is Mr. Paul Weloba Wanyonyi — who leads the school’s academic and administrative functions.
Under his leadership, the school has maintained high performance and a disciplined learning environment, which he credits to teacher dedication and mentorship structures.
Staff
The school has a professional faculty of qualified teachers registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), supported by academic and administrative staff.
The staff drives academic instruction, student support systems, disciplined structures, and co-curricular mentorship.
Achievements of Leadership & Staff:
Sustained academic performance at national level.
Enhanced mentorship and academic support systems.
Consistent participation and success in national and regional extra-curricular competitions.
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6. Facilities in the School
Friends School Kamusinga has a broad range of facilities supporting both academics and student life:
Academic Facilities
Classrooms for junior and senior classes.
Science laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
Computer and ICT labs to support digital learning.
Libraries with academic resources and reading spaces.
Boarding & Welfare
Spacious boarding dormitories with house systems.
Dining halls (mess halls).
Counseling and health services for student wellbeing.
Sports & Recreation
Extensive sports fields and courts for hockey, soccer, rugby, volleyball, and more.
Training grounds for athletics and team competitions.
Infrastructure Development
The school continues to engage in ongoing projects to upgrade classrooms, labs, sanitary facilities, sports areas, and student welfare infrastructure.
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7. Co-Curricular Performance & Activities
Friends School Kamusinga is widely regarded as a co-curricular powerhouse, excelling in multiple disciplines beyond academics:
Sports
Field Hockey: The school’s hockey team is one of the most successful in Kenya, winning multiple national secondary schools championships and East Africa regional titles.
Basketball: The Tigers basketball team has been competitive at national level, including runner-up finishes at national KSSSA championships.
Other Sports: Rugby, volleyball, handball, soccer, swimming, badminton, and table tennis.
Arts & Cultural Activities
The school participates in music festivals, drama competitions, and science fairs, showcasing creative and innovative student talent.
Clubs and societies (e.g., drama club, debate teams) organize events such as ‘Talents Night’ and inter-house competitions nurturing performing arts.
Science Congress & Innovation
Students regularly compete in science fairs and congresses, producing notable project work and sometimes earning national recognition.
Student Life
The house system and prefect body promote leadership and discipline.
Inter-house competitions foster healthy competition and teamwork across academics, sports, and cultural activities.