Overview
- Formed:
- County: Nairobi City County
- Subcounty: Dagoretti South
- Address: Mutuini – Neat Kirigu Primary
- Postal Code: 59270-00200
- Contact: 0707402847
- School code: 21554
- Headteacher:
- Motto:
- Classrooms: 9
- Email: waithakaspecialschool@gmail.com
Founded in the 1980s, Waithaka Special School is a government-funded, mixed-sex day and boarding primary institution in Mutuini, Dagoretti, dedicated to supporting children with multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy, advanced autism, and severe intellectual impairments. The school provides a highly personalized learning environment for approximately 157 students, utilizing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prioritizes basic life skills such as social interaction, feeding assistance, and toilet training alongside foundational academic content. To foster independence, the campus is equipped with specialized teaching aids—including tools for learning to zip, button, and lace—as well as modern technology like smart TVs, Wi-Fi, and desktop computers for digital learning.