Why Starehe ?
Transforming Lives Through Education, Care, and Character Formation
A Legacy of Hope and Opportunity
For over six decades, Starehe has provided a safe haven and quality education to disadvantaged boys and girls in Kenya. What began as a simple youth club has grown into one of Africa’s most respected secondary schools and technical training centres—offering boys and girls a chance to break free from poverty and build a brighter future.
Starehe Centres are more than just a school. It is a place of rest, care, and transformation, where young boys and girls—many from the streets and orphaned backgrounds—find a home, education, and a nurturing environment that prepares them for success. Today, over 15,000 alumni have gone on to make remarkable contributions globally.
What it takes to sponsor a child
Each year, Starehe provides :
A full scholarship to 70% of its students from severely disadvantaged backgrounds
Three meals a day, shelter, and healthcare
A world-class education with over 40 extracurricular activities
Leadership and character-building programs to foster responsible citizens
The Centre's Three Core Areas
- Integration of Needy Boys with Boys from Regular Backgrounds
The school reserves 30% of its education slots for boys from regular families who pay full fees. This financial model helps subsidize the cost of caring for needy boys. - A Rich and Diverse Extracurricular Program
Starehe offers one of the largest and most diverse extracurricular programs, with over 40 clubs. Activities range from security management within the Centre, firefighting, debating, Model UN, scouting, and running a school newspaper. The school also boasts some of the best sports facilities and fields. - A Unique Discipline System
The school has a self-governance model where students take responsibility for their own leadership. A weekly parliamentary system allows students to discuss and implement ideas. They also help the Centre reduce expenses by managing resources such as water and electricity. Additionally, a mandatory voluntary service scheme encourages students to give back to society while gaining valuable work experience at an early age.
Integration of Needy Boys with Boys from Regular Backgrounds
The school reserves 30% of its education slots for boys from regular families who pay full fees. This financial model helps subsidize the cost of caring for needy boys.
A Rich and Diverse Extracurricular Program
Starehe offers one of the largest and most diverse extracurricular programs, with over 40 clubs. Activities range from security management within the Centre, firefighting, debating, Model UN, scouting, and running a school newspaper. The school also boasts some of the best sports facilities and fields.
A Unique Discipline System
The school has a self-governance model where students take responsibility for their own leadership. A weekly parliamentary system allows students to discuss and implement ideas. They also help the Centre reduce expenses by managing resources such as water and electricity. Additionally, a mandatory voluntary service scheme encourages students to give back to society while gaining valuable work experience at an early age.
Today, the Centre runs one of the most respected secondary schools in Africa. It has over 15,000 alumni who have gone on to achieve remarkable feats around the world.
However, the primary focus remains on the care of boys.
Primary Focus of Stahere: Care of poor boys!
This care is provided at five levels
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Education
Healthcare
Food
The boys receive three meals a day, and depending on fund availability, the meals usually consist of a mixture of maize (corn) and beans, bread, vegetables, and occasional meat.
Shelter
This includes the provision of toiletries, laundry services, soap, toothpaste, bedding, and dormitories.
Clothing
The Centre provides school uniforms as well as other essential clothing.
Education
Support in education includes teachers, a library, classrooms, and writing materials.
Healthcare
This includes medical support and health insurance.
You can help support the mission of Starehe by Donating to any of the above needs here