County High School • Garissa

Where ambition
meets opportunity.

Building disciplined, confident and capable learners through strong academics, character formation and purposeful co-curricular growth.

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1978Established

GarissaTownship

CHSStrive to Excel

Academic Excellence

Focused learning, disciplined study and a culture that expects every learner to keep moving forward.

Character & Leadership

A school community grounded in responsibility, respect, service and confident leadership.

Talent & Innovation

ICT, sports, science, music, drama and other activities give students space to discover what they can do.

About our school

A proud Garissa institution with a clear purpose.

Founded in 1978 through community effort, County High School has grown into one of Garissa’s respected institutions.

Our aim is simple and demanding: create an environment where students can grow academically, socially and morally, while being prepared for a changing world.

Vision

Strive for academic, social and moral excellence.

Mission

We are committed to providing an environment that fosters quality and result oriented education.

Strive to Excel

PrincipalCounty High School

From the principal's desk

Excellence is built one disciplined day at a time.

“At County High School, we believe every learner deserves an environment that challenges the mind, strengthens character and opens doors to opportunity.”

Our school continues to invest in learning spaces, technology, co-curricular participation and a culture of responsibility. We welcome parents, partners and the wider community to walk with us as we nurture the next generation.

Mr. Abdullahi KassimPrincipal

Leadership

People steering the school forward.

Experienced school leaders working together to keep learning, welfare, discipline and administration moving in the same direction.

Principal

Mr. Abdullahi Kassim

Deputy Principal, Academics

Mr. Joseph Owino

School Leadership

Administration

Senior Leadership

Student & School Support

Learning at County High

Focused learning. Practical skills. Future-ready students.

Classroom instruction is strengthened by practical learning spaces and digital resources. Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate clearly and use technology confidently.

Computer StudiesSciencesLanguagesHumanitiesCreative & Applied Learning

Learning cultureStudy • Discipline • Growth

Facilities

Spaces designed for serious learning.

From technology to quiet study, County High School continues to strengthen the spaces that support student achievement.

Technology

ICT Laboratory

A dedicated computer lab supporting digital literacy, Computer Studies and technology-based learning.

Study

Library

A focused study environment with learning resources for independent reading and research.

Access

Digital Learning

Multiple workstations give learners practical access to computing and digital resources.

Beyond the classroom

Meet The Barracks.

On the field, court and national stage, County High School competes as The Barracks. The name carries the discipline, resilience and team spirit our students bring to co-curricular competition.

Sports • The BarracksMusic & DramaScience & InnovationClubs & Societies

The Barracks • Badminton

The Dune Blazers.

County High School's badminton team carries its own identity: The Dune Blazers. A fitting Garissa name for a team built around speed, precision and competitive fire.