🎓 Starehe Alumni: A Legacy of Leadership and Transformation
Alumni Network Information
The Old Starehians community is a powerful and united global network. From CEOs, doctors, and scholars to public servants and community leaders, Starehe alumni remain tethered by shared values and a commitment to service. The alumni network actively supports current students, mentors youth, and contributes to the school’s development.
Becoming a Starehian – the qualifying criteria
Need and desire are the cornerstones of becoming a Starehian. Whether it’s economic hardship, lack of belonging, or personal struggles, Starehe welcomes those who seek transformation. The Yellow and Blue Forms are more than applications—they are expressions of a life ready to change.
Inspired Transformation
At Starehe, transformation is inspired, not imposed. Through The Starehe Way—self-discipline, care, trust, and leadership—students evolve into confident, purpose-driven individuals. They leave not just educated, but prepared to serve and uplift others.
The Starehe Mintmark
This is the hallmark of a true Starehian. It includes
Commitment to Excellence
Grit and Perseverance
Integrity
Self-leadership
Initiative and Completion
Volunteerism
Diversity and Harmony
Fraternity
Cultured Gentility
From Need to National Impact
Many Old Starehians entered the Centre burdened by hardship. Today, they are leaders across sectors—testaments to what care, opportunity, and resilience can achieve.
For over 65 years, Starehe Boys’ Centre has been a sanctuary where potential meets opportunity. Founded in 1959 by Dr. Geoffrey Griffin, Joseph Gikubu, and Geoffrey Geturo, the Centre has transformed the lives of over 17,000 young men, instilling in them values of integrity, service, and excellence.
Dr. Geoffrey Griffin, our Founder and lifelong mentor, left us with a powerful message – one that continues to inspire generations of Old Boys. His parting words are not just a farewell, but a charge – a call to live with humility, service, and responsibility.
Dr. Geoffrey W. Griffin's last words to the Starehe Boys.
My dear boys,
I have had a fruitful and happy life, and I have learned one great lesson that I would like to share with you. I hope that Starehe will always teach this lesson – for as long as it does so, it will remain a great school.
This world is full of people who do their duty half-heartedly, grudgingly and poorly. Don’t be like them. Whatever your duty is, do it as fully and perfectly as you possibly can. And when you have finished your duty, go on to spare some time and talent in service for less fortunate people, not for any reward at all, but because it is the right thing to do.
Follow my advice on this, and I promise you that your lives will be happy and successful.
May God bless you all.
From its humble beginnings, Starehe has produced alumni who have become:
Government Ministers and Diplomats
Renowned Academics and Scientists
Innovative Entrepreneurs and CEOs
Humanitarians and Civil Servants
Artists, Poets, and Global Thought Leaders
Leadership, Governance & Public Service
Irungu Nyakera
Former Principal Secretary, Devolution and Planning; Executive Chairman, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Peter Kenneth
Former Member of Parliament for Gatanga
Raphael Tuju
Former Jubilee Party Secretary General
Vivian Onano
Youth Adviser to the Global Education, UNESCO
George Akuno
Former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Maseno University
Fred Okono
Current Director of Starehe Boys’ Centre and School
Business & Corporate Leadership
Dr. Manu Chandaria, EBS
Renowned industrialist and philanthropist
Dr. Julius Kipng’etich
Corporate leader and board executive
James Mwangi
CEO, Equity Group Holdings
Peter Ndegwa
CEO, Safaricom
Mugambi Laibuta
Advocate of the High Court, mediator, and law lecturer at the Kenya School of Law
Academia & Thought Leadership
Prof. Bitange Ndemo
ICT policy thought leader
The late George Magoha
Cabinet Secretary, Professor
Academia & Thought Leadership
Joseph Hellon
Jazz musician (5 albums), Music Director, and Cambridge University Music Moderator
Sports
Paul Ereng
Olympic gold medalist in athletics (800m)
Seif Mutie
Harambee Stars Player
Each of these individuals began their journey at Starehe, carrying forward the institution's ethos into the world.
🌟 65 Years of Impact and the Road Ahead
In 2024, Starehe Boys’ Centre commemorated its 65th anniversary with a grand gala dinner, bringing together alumni, staff, and stakeholders. The celebration was not just a reflection on past achievements but a call to action for the future. The Centre launched an ambitious campaign to raise Ksh 65 million for the Griffin Memorial Endowment Trust (GMET). This fund aims to provide perpetual scholarships to 65 bright but financially disadvantaged students, ensuring that the Centre’s mission endures for generations to come.
Justice Nzioki wa Makau, President of the Old Starehian Society, emphasized:​
“The GMET Fund is not just a financial mechanism; it is the cornerstone of Starehe’s legacy and future. By securing the GMET Fund, we ensure that the vision of our founders—to provide transformative education to bright but needy students—continues to thrive for generations to come.”​
❤️ Join Us in Shaping the Future
The journey of Starehe is a testament to the transformative power of education. Yet, the mission is far from complete. Each year, countless bright young minds await the opportunity that Starehe can provide. Your support can make that difference.
Here's how you can help:
Join OSS and become a Life Time Member
Donate to the GMET Fund
Your contribution ensures that deserving students receive the education they merit.
Mentor Current Students
Share your experiences and guide the next generation.
Participate in Alumni Events
Engage with the community through events like the Annual General Meeting, Bike-A-Thon, and Gala Dinner.
Spread the Word
Advocate for Starehe’s mission within your networks
Together, we can uphold the legacy of Starehe and ensure that its beacon of hope continues to shine brightly.
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