Overview
- Formed:
- County: Kiambu County
- Subcounty:
Lari - Address: Karatina
- Postal Code: 17-00223
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- Classrooms: 12
The Karatina Special School for the Mentally Handicapped, located in Iria-Ini, Nyeri County, is a public primary institution dedicated to the holistic development of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Managed by the central government, the school provides both day and boarding services for approximately 120 students ranging in age from 9 to 25 years. Its curriculum is structured into three foundation levels and an intermediate stage, focusing on activities of daily living, self-care, and pre-vocational skills such as beadwork, weaving, and carpentry to prepare students for productive societal roles.