Tumaini Primary

Overview

  • Formed:
  • County: Nairobi City County
  • Subcounty: Embakasi West
  • Address: Umoja II Off Moi Drive
  • Postal Code:
  • Contact: 0742316163
  • School code: 20072761
  • Headteacher:
  • Motto: Strive for excellence
  • Classrooms: 27

Tumaini Primary School in Umoja II, Nairobi, serves as a vital mixed-day educational institution that provides an integrated learning environment for approximately 926 students as of 2025. The school is managed by the local government authority and maintains an infrastructure that includes 27 classrooms, which helps manage a pupil-to-classroom ratio of roughly 34:1. In alignment with Kenya’s modern educational standards, the school has transitioned to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), focusing on a learner-centered approach that balances foundational academics with practical skills in subjects like art and science. Beyond its primary academic role, the institution often functions as a community hub, supported by organizations like Tumaini Trust and various international partners to offer holistic care, including financial aid and social support for children from humble backgrounds.