KAPSABET, Kenya – William Ruto on Thursday led the centenary celebrations of Kapsabet Boys High School, marking 100 years since the institution was founded and celebrating its long-standing reputation as one of Kenya’s top centres of academic excellence.
The President, who is an alumnus of the school, joined fellow former students in a symbolic show of pride by wearing the school uniform during the colourful event held at the school grounds in Kapsabet.
Among the notable alumni who joined the President were Festus K. Ng’eno, Chris Kiptoo, Belio Kipsang, and Stephen Sang.
The celebrations were also attended by senior government officials, including Kipchumba Murkomen and Julius Ogamba, alongside other dignitaries and education stakeholders.
During the historic gathering, Dr Ng’eno made a nostalgic return to his former school, proudly displaying his admission number while dressed in the iconic school uniform, in a gesture symbolising the strong bond between the institution and its alumni.
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀’ 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺His Excellency President Dr William Ruto presided over the centenary celebrations of Kapsabet Boys High
Over the decades, Kapsabet Boys High School has built a reputation for academic excellence and leadership development, producing prominent figures who have played key roles in Kenya’s political, economic and social development.
Its alumni include former President Daniel arap Moi and President William Ruto, among many other leaders in government, business and academia.
Students at the school welcomed the distinguished guests with excitement, inspired by the sight of national leaders proudly wearing the same uniform they wear today.
The centenary celebration served as both a tribute to the school’s 100-year legacy and a renewed commitment to preserving its tradition of excellence while continuing to nurture future generations of Kenyan leaders.
