Kangaru High School alumni stand as a testament to the institution’s long-standing tradition of discipline, intellect, and service. Located in Embu County, Kangaru High School is one of Kenya’s oldest and most respected national schools, founded in 1928. Over the decades, it has nurtured men who have gone on to become transformative leaders in religion, politics, governance, and public service.
One of its most distinguished alumni is the late David Gitari, the former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya. Renowned for his moral courage and outspoken criticism of social injustice, Gitari was a powerful voice for democracy and human rights during Kenya’s transition to multiparty politics in the 1990s.
In the realm of governance and development, Adan Mohammed, former Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization and Enterprise Development, brought private-sector experience into public administration. A former executive at Barclays Bank and later a government technocrat, Mohammed helped design frameworks for economic growth and entrepreneurship.
Peter Kagwanja, a respected intellectual, policy advisor, and political strategist, is another proud alumnus. His work in governance and security reform has helped shape national policy and research in post-2007 Kenya. Kagwanja has been instrumental in linking academia to statecraft.
Media and cultural expression are represented by Ben Mutua Jonathan Muriithi, popularly known as BMJ Muriithi. A seasoned journalist and broadcaster, BMJ has played a key role in shaping public opinion and diasporic discourse through his reporting and commentary, particularly among Kenyan communities abroad.
Also among the school’s alumni is Mutava Musyimi, a former Member of Parliament and a clergyman who once chaired the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK). Known for his integrity and commitment to ethical leadership, Musyimi served as both a spiritual leader and a political reform advocate.
Together, these Kangaru High School alumni represent the school’s values of integrity, wisdom, and national service. Their influence across religion, government, media, and business continues to shape Kenya’s moral and institutional foundations.
Complete List of Featured Kangaru High School Alumni:
- David Gitari – Former Archbishop, Anglican Church of Kenya
- Peter Kagwanja – Policy advisor and political strategist
- Adan Mohammed – Former Cabinet Secretary, economist
- Ben Mutua Jonathan Muriithi (BMJ Muriithi) – Journalist and broadcaster
- Mutava Musyimi – Former MP and church leader
