Understanding Our World
Our Humanities Department fosters critical thinking about human societies, cultures, and belief systems through interdisciplinary study.
Consistent Academic Excellence
92% KCSE pass rate with 35% scoring A- and above in humanities subjects
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Annual Field Trips4
Specialized LabsDepartment Leadership
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Head of Department: Dr. Susan Wambui
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Exam Markers: 8 Certified National Examiners
KNEC certified
National History Bowl Champions 2023
Our team receiving the National History Bowl trophy, 2023
Our Humanities Programs
Comprehensive curriculum covering key humanities disciplines
History & Government
Our history program examines Kenya's development, world history, and political systems with emphasis on critical analysis and primary source interpretation.
Key Topics:
- Early African civilizations
- Colonialism and independence movements
- World Wars and global conflicts
- Kenyan government structure
- International relations
- Economic history
Featured Resources:
"A History of Kenya", "The Scramble for Africa", "Decolonization Reader"
Geography
Students explore physical and human geography through fieldwork, GIS technology, environmental studies, and spatial analysis techniques.
Key Topics:
- Physical landscapes and processes
- Weather and climate systems
- Population and settlement patterns
- Economic activities and development
- Environmental management
- Geospatial technologies
Featured Resources:
"Kenya: A Geographical Study", "GIS Fundamentals", "Climate Change Atlas"
Christian Religious Education
Our CRE program examines biblical teachings, Christian ethics, and comparative religion with respect for all faiths and philosophical traditions.
Key Topics:
- Old and New Testament studies
- Christian values and ethics
- Contemporary moral issues
- African traditional beliefs
- Interfaith dialogue
- Philosophy of religion
Featured Resources:
"The Bible", "African Religions and Philosophy", "Ethics for Today"
Students engaged in active discussion about historical events
Our Pedagogical Approach
We emphasize classroom discussions that encourage students to analyze multiple perspectives on historical events, geographical phenomena, and ethical questions through:
- Socratic seminars on current issues
- Historical role-playing activities
- Ethical dilemma debates
- Document-based discussions
Students participate in hands-on learning experiences that bring classroom concepts to life:
- Archaeological site visits
- Geographical field studies and mapping
- Interfaith visits to diverse places of worship
- Government institution tours
- Community service projects
We incorporate cutting-edge technology to enhance humanities education:
- GIS mapping and spatial analysis
- Virtual museum and heritage site tours
- Digital archives and primary sources
- Collaborative online research tools
- Multimedia presentation platforms
Critical Thinking Focus
Our methods emphasize analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of complex information.
Our Specialized Facilities
State-of-the-art resources to support humanities education
History Resource Center
Our comprehensive history center features:
- Primary source documents archive
- Historical artifacts collection
- Oral history recording studio
- Interactive timeline displays
- Research workstations
Collections:
Kenyan independence documents, World War memorabilia, Cultural heritage items
Geography Laboratory
Our advanced geography lab includes:
- GIS computer workstations
- Weather monitoring station
- Topographic maps collection
- 3D terrain models
- Drone mapping equipment
Technology:
ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, WeatherLink
Interfaith Resource Center
Our CRE facility offers:
- Religious texts library
- Comparative religion materials
- Ethics discussion space
- Meditation and prayer area
- Multimedia presentation system
Resources:
Bible collection, Quran studies, Hindu texts, African traditional religion materials
Students participating in Model United Nations conference
Debate & Model UN
Our award-winning debate team and Model UN program develop critical thinking, research skills, and public speaking abilities.
Students participate in various competitive and educational activities:
- National debate competitions (English & Kiswahili)
- Model United Nations conferences
- Mock parliament sessions
- Ethics bowl tournaments
- Public speaking workshops
- Youth leadership summits
Educational Field Trips
Experiential learning beyond the classroom
Cultural Heritage Tours
Visits to museums, historical sites, and cultural centers to enhance history and social studies understanding.
- National Museums of Kenya
- Fort Jesus, Mombasa
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Bomas of Kenya
Geographical Expeditions
Field studies in diverse ecosystems, urban areas, and geological formations for hands-on geography learning.
- Great Rift Valley studies
- Urban geography in Nairobi
- Lake ecosystems analysis
- Mountain geology trips
Interfaith Visits
Experiences at diverse places of worship to promote religious understanding and ethical discussions.
- Cathedrals and churches
- Mosques and Islamic centers
- Hindu temples
- Traditional sacred sites
Humanities Resources
Study materials and learning tools for academic success
Primary Sources
Access to historical documents, speeches, and archival materials for research.
Historical documents
Oral history recordings
Government archives
Geographic Tools
Online mapping tools and geographic datasets for research and analysis.
GIS software access
Satellite imagery
Demographic data
Religious Texts
Digital library of sacred texts from world religions and philosophical traditions.
Multiple translations
Commentary resources
Comparative studies