Kenya’s education sector has attracted investments from some of the wealthiest families in the country, who have established elite international schools with impressive infrastructures and globally recognized curricula. Here are the prominent figures behind some of Kenya’s top institutions:

The Kenyatta Family They own Peponi School, situated along Thika Superhighway. Since its establishment in 1989, it has grown to host students from over 15 nationalities and offers a British curriculum. Peponi’s high standards and exclusivity make it one of the most sought-after boarding schools in Kenya.

The Gachukias Daniel and Eddah Gachukia founded the Riara Group of Schools in 1974. The institution now includes a kindergarten, primary, high school, and university, with fees ranging from Ksh140,000 to Ksh221,000.

Mary Okello In 1978, Mary Okello established Makini Schools, a group with campuses in Nairobi and Kisumu. In 2016, she sold a majority stake to a UK investor for over Ksh1 billion.

Lavers Family They founded St. Andrew’s School, Turi, in 1931. Known for its exclusivity, the school offers the IGCSE system and has fees ranging from Ksh304,000 to Ksh800,000 per term.

Terry Childs As one of the founders of Braeburn Schools, Terry expanded the institution to have branches across Kenya and even Tanzania.

Mehta Family Piyush Mehta co-founded Brookhouse School in 1981. Known for its high standards, the school’s fees range from Ksh220,000 to over Ksh1 million.