About – Tharaka School

Marimanti Township, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

About us

A School Born From Community Spirit

Tharaka Secondary School was founded on the 6th of May, 1969, at the MCK Church within the Marimanti Rural Training Centre. It began as a mixed Harambee secondary school with a humble population of 26 students — five of whom were girls — who were housed at Kamatungu Primary School while cooking their own meals. The school's first principal, Mr. Kinyua Josphat Migui, along with Sponsor William James and BOG Chairman Mr. Ikunyua, laid the foundations for what would become one of the most respected institutions in Tharaka Nithi County. Today, TSS sits on a magnificent 100-acre campus located 1.5 km east of Marimanti town centre in Tharaka South Sub-county, a testament to decades of growth and community investment.

Our Journey Through the Years

Timeline

1969 Foundation

The school opens on 6th May at MCK Church, Marimanti Rural Training Centre. 26 students enrol — a mixed Harambee school with Mr. Kinyua Josphat Migui as the founding principal.

1971 Government Registration

TSS becomes an independent Government school, registered under Schedule 1 of the Education Act under the sponsorship of the Methodist Church in Kenya. The school becomes boys-only with 40 students per class drawn from Eastern Province.

1980s Growth & Expansion

The Government allows the school to pick three classes per form, significantly expanding capacity. The student population progressively grows toward a full three-streamed institution.

2000s Academic & Co-curricular Ascent

TSS begins a remarkable run of national-level co-curricular achievements, including consecutive national swimming appearances and Science & Engineering Fair recognition.

Today Aspiring for National Status

With progressively improving academic performance over the last four years, all stakeholders look forward to the school's elevation to National status. The school fully embraces the CBC curriculum transition.

The Pillars of Our Institution

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To provide academic excellence and equip learners with knowledge in order to produce men of great dignity who are respected by society.

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Vision

To be a centre of academic excellence governed by the value of the rule of law and religious values, serving as a lighthouse for learners across Kenya.

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