Best Nicknames for High Schools in Kenya: In Kenya, high schools aren’t just centers of learning—they’re breeding grounds for identity, pride, and legacy. Beyond the official names and mottos lies a colorful world of nicknames—some humorous, others fierce, and many rooted in decades of tradition. These nicknames, often coined by students or rival schools, capture the spirit, culture, and quirks of each institution in ways a formal name never could. From “Bush” to “Boma,” these nicknames tell stories of excellence, unity, and unforgettable memories. Below are interesting nicknames for some of the High Schools in Kenya.
Alliance High School –Bush,
Kenya High School-Boma,
Pangani Girls High School-Duchess,
Nairobi School-Patch,
Lenana School-Changez,
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Alliance Girls High School –Bush,
Mangu High School-The Desert Warriors,
Dagoretti High School- Ditchez,
Limuru Girls-Chox,
Kisii high school-Quitchez
Starehe Boys Centre-Starch Bee
Starehe Girls- Starch Gee
Maranda High School-Marsville
Maryhill Girls High School-Maheel
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School- BeeGee or BG
Kagumo High School-Kaggz/Kabau.
Muranga High School- Muhae
Loreto High School Limuru- Kotet
Machako Boys-Mac B
Kitui School-Campbell
Moi Forces Academy- MFA
Nakuru High School-Naks high
Utumishi Academy- UBA
Kanjuri High School-kanchez
Friends School Kamusinga-“Kamu” or “Frishka”.
Machakos Girls- Mac G
Matungulu Girls High School-Mat G
Chogoria Girls High School- Chogs
Kiambu High School-Katchez
Cardinal Otunga High School –COHS
St Georges Girls High School-St Gee
Moi Girls School Nairobi- MGN
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