• Over the decades, the institution has remained firmly tied to the Moi family, with former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi serving as chairperson, ensuring continuity of the founder’s ideals.

During Moi High School’s Prayer Day on July 13, 2025, Kabarak leaders—including Kabarak University Vice Chancellor Prof. Henry Kiplangat and Principal Madam Elishebah Cheruiyot—framed the Class of 2025 as a ‘miracle class,’ declaring ambitious targets and expressing confidence in their success.

That declaration soon proved prophetic. In the 2025 KCSE examinations, Moi High School Kabarak rose to the very top, clinching the number one spot nationally and making Nakuru County the proud home of Kenya’s leading academic powerhouse. It posted a mean score of 10.59 (Grade A), the highest in the country. Out of over 400 candidates, the school produced 82 A plains and 150 A- grades, with nearly every student qualifying for direct university entry.

This performance placed Kabarak ahead of other traditional giants like Alliance High, Maranda High, and Kapsabet Boys, cementing its position as Kenya’s top academic institution in 2025.

Kabarak’s triumph in the 2025 KCSE was not just about grades—it was the product of a deeper culture that many outside the school rarely see. Beneath the headlines of mean scores and national rankings lies a world shaped by faith-driven routines, presidential legacy, and traditions that quietly mold students into disciplined achievers.

Moi High School Kabarak was born in 1979 out of the vision of Kenya’s second president, Daniel arap Moi, who established it on his expansive Kabarak farm as a model of Christian-based education.

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His idea was simple: a school where rigorous academics would be inseparable from moral grounding. The location along the Nakuru–Eldama Ravine Road was deliberate—rural enough to insulate students from distractions, yet close enough to Nakuru city to remain accessible.

Over the decades, the institution has remained firmly tied to the Moi family, with former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi serving as chairperson, ensuring continuity of the founder’s ideals.

Under the stewardship of Principal Elishebah Cheruiyot, Kabarak has sustained its stellar KCSE performance, blending family legacy with professional management in a way that is rare among Kenyan schools. This unique governance model has transformed Kabarak from a presidential dream into a national academic powerhouse.

Kabarak’s dominance in the 2025 KCSE, where it topped the country with a mean score of 10.59 and produced 82 A plains and 150 A- grades, was not an isolated triumph. Even in 2024, the school had already posted a 99% pass rate, with 351 out of 356 candidates qualifying for university.

Over the past decade, Moi High School Kabarak has built a reputation for consistency, rarely dipping below a mean score of 9.0 and securing its place among Kenya’s top ten schools. Its performance trajectory has been one of steady growth, culminating in 2025 when the school leapt from strong B+ averages to a solid A, posting a mean of 10.6.

Daily devotions and a strong Christian ethos anchor student life, while prestigious boarding and tuition facilities rival private academies. The school insists on holistic excellence, balancing academics with music, sports, and debate to ensure students are well-rounded.

Admissions remain highly selective, with fees and standards that position Kabarak as a semi-private elite institution. At its core, the school carries presidential symbolism: Moi envisioned it as a showcase of discipline, faith, and national pride.

Its alumni, many now in influential positions across government, business, and academia, quietly shape Kenya’s leadership landscape. And despite its elite status, Kabarak has uplifted Nakuru’s education profile, inspiring nearby schools to raise their standards.

Beyond the numbers, cultural rituals—hymn singing, structured assemblies, and mentorship circles—reinforce identity and belonging, making Kabarak not just a school, but a powerhouse of values and vision.

With almost every student qualifying for direct entry, the school has become a reliable feeder into Kenya’s top universities. More than that, its results have placed Nakuru County firmly on the academic map, allowing it to rival traditional giants like Alliance and Maranda, and positioning Kabarak as a symbol of sustained excellence.

During its prayer day on July 13, 2025, Moi High School Kabarak boldly declared a target mean score of 11.32 for the KCSE, setting its Class of 2025 on a path of ambition.

While the final results fell short of that aspirational mark, the school still emerged as the nation’s top performer.

Kabarak’s success is not only anchored in its students but also in the strength of its leadership. On the prayer day in July, Principal Madam Elishebah Cheruiyot captured this spirit when she declared, “We are confident our students will deliver. They have been trained, they are grounded, and they will not only conquer the exams—but the world. As we present them to the Lord, we declare this is a miracle class.” Her words revealed a leadership style that blends rigorous preparation with spiritual conviction.

Beyond the grades, what lessons does Kabarak’s miracle class hold for the nation?

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