Peponi School, one of East Africa's most prestigious learning institutions, brought together its former students in Nairobi for a reunion that left attendees talking long into the night. The event, which took place on Friday, September 19, drew Old Peponians from various graduating classes and walks of life, united by their shared experience at the school.
For many of those who attended, the evening carried a deeply personal weight. Some alumni were seeing familiar faces for the first time in years, while others felt as though barely a day had passed since they last walked the school's 50-acre campus in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The school described the gathering as an evening filled with stories, laughter, and memories, with conversations stretching well beyond the official programme.
Peponi School, established in 1989 and widely reported to be linked to the Kenyatta family, follows the British National Curriculum and caters to students from Kenya's wealthiest and most influential households, alongside expatriate families. Senior School fees run as high as approximately KSh 1.45 million per term for full boarders, making it one of the costliest schools on the continent.
Alumni of Peponi School have gone on to study at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, Yale University, and the London School of Economics. The school has a strong international community, with graduates regularly gaining places at top universities in the UK and North America. This global spread was a key factor in the decision to host reunions in multiple locations.
The Nairobi gathering was only the first chapter in a series of reunions planned by Peponi School. The school has confirmed that Old Peponians will reunite again on Thursday, October 15, 2026, this time in London. The event is scheduled to run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Phene, located at 9 Phene Street in Chelsea, SW3 5NZ.
The London leg of the reunion is expected to attract a strong turnout from Peponi's considerable international community. The school extended a warm invitation to any alumni currently living in the United Kingdom or planning to be there in October, billing the event as another opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and strengthen ties that stretch back to their shared school years.
In related news, Peponi School recently welcomed a new cohort of Shell pupils for the 2026 academic year. The prestigious institution introduced students to its Houses and new school community on September 2, acknowledging the emotional challenges faced by both pupils and parents during the transition to boarding school.
Key points
- The school's alumni reunion in Nairobi drew Old Peponians from various graduating classes and walks of life.
- A second reunion is planned in London on October 15, 2026.
- Peponi School follows the British National Curriculum and caters to students from Kenya's wealthiest and most influential households.
