Starehe Boys’ Centre and School, Kenya

This audio slideshow was produced following a recent visit to Kenya in June/July 2010.

It showcases the Starehe Boys’ Centre and School (popularly known as “Starehe”) which is a well respected boys school in Nairobi, Kenya.

The school was founded in 1959 by Dr. Geoffrey William Griffin, MBS, OBE, Geoffrey Gatama Geturo and Joseph Kamiru Gikubu.

The first 17 boys entered the school from Kariokor Rescue Centre, Nairobi, and it was established in two tin huts donated by Kenya Shell and BP in 1959. After a few months it moved to its current location at Starehe, Nairobi.

The name “Starehe” is Swahili for ‘Tranquility’, ‘Peace’, or ‘Comfort’. It is also the name of the place in which the school is situated.

The music center is especially well known for its excellent training and dedicated staff – although the facilities are in poor condition.

Birmingham City University is currently assisting the Starehe music dept. and are looking to develop further collaborative opportunities.

Starehe, Nairobi, Kenya