Kamiti Primary

Kamiti Primary School is a public, mixed-gender day school situated in the Kahawa location of the Kasarani Division, within Nairobi County, Kenya. This educational institution, which is located specifically inside the Kamiti Prisons complex, serves a significant student population, with a total enrollment of approximately 803 pupils (415 boys and 388 girls) and a pupil-to-classroom ratio of around 50:1 across its 16 classrooms. Under the leadership of headteacher Alice Gaiti, the school has gained recognition for proactive initiatives, notably prioritizing boys’ mental health through regular counseling sessions with school board members, clergymen, and professional counselors to address challenging urban issues like drugs, cults, and petty crime. The school’s administration works to provide a conducive learning environment, with local government and community support sometimes contributing to infrastructure improvements.