Karem School, Nairobi

“Excellence is Our Commitment
Irene and Kariuki Waweru, founders and administrators are dedicated to fulfilling that school motto at Karem.

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An independent school on the eastern edge of Nairobi, Karem currently educates almost 300 children, pre-kindgarten through grade 8–and is ranked as the best school in its district.  A new grade   The students come neighboring communities which are a mix of slum and middle-class areas. Karem is designated as a Registered School by the Ministry of Education.

With financial support from KCEF and the know-how and industriousness of school administrator Kariuki Waweru, the school building has also greatly expanded, from the Wawerus’ living room to two two-story buildings that include a kitchen and toilet facilities.

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How can I help? Support programs at Karem.