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Life at Mang'u

Boarding Life

A full boarding home for young men — eleven houses, a chapel, a working farm, and a complete sporting and pastoral life.

A home away from home

Living and learning together

Mang'u is a boarding school, and its houses are the heart of daily life. Boarders live, study, worship and play within a structured, supportive community — one that forms habits of discipline, responsibility and brotherhood that last well beyond school.

Pastoral care runs through everything: house staff, the chaplaincy, and guidance and counselling support each boy's wellbeing alongside his studies.

Mang'u High School boarders together
Houses

Our boarding houses

Named for figures of national and school significance — from founding fathers of the nation to churchmen and benefactors of Mang'u.

KenyattaKimathiRonald NgalaTom MboyaCardinal OtungaNdingi Mwana a'NzekiSchneiderEdwardsMichukiRaymondOld Boys
House list compiled from public record — please confirm the current houses, spellings and any recent additions.
Facilities

Space to grow

Sport

Two rugby pitches, two basketball courts, a football pitch, a hockey pitch, an athletics track, a swimming pool, handball and table tennis.

Science & computing

Three science laboratories and two computer laboratories, plus power-mechanics and electrical workshops.

Chapel & hall

A school chapel (2002) and a multi-purpose hall for worship, assemblies and events.

Dining

A cafeteria serving the boarding community.

Farm & dairy

Farming areas and dairy facilities — including a biogas system that helps power the school.

Clubs & societies

Scouts, Red Cross, Aviation, Engineering, Science, Drama, Music, Debate and many more.

For parents

Visiting days & boarding logistics

To be provided: visiting-day dates, visiting procedure, the boarding kit/shopping list, and house allocation guidance. Reporting information is on the Joining & Reporting page.