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Loreto High School, Limuru is a public high school located in Tigoni, Limuru, Central Kenya. It is funded by the Government of Kenya and the Catholic Church. The school was founded in 1936 by the Loreto Sisters specifically for the education of African girls.

At its inception, the school had only about 15 girls who came from the local community. Within the school compound, there is a convent which housed and still does the Sisters and a church (St. Joseph's Catholic Church) which serves the local community. Within the school compound, there is also a priest's house which is used by the parish priests.

Over the years, the school has grown both in population and infrastructure. It was later classified as a National School meaning it could now admit students from all over the country. As a national school, the students admitted are the top cream of the country, and the infrastructure is optimized for a great learning experience.

Ever since its establishment, Loreto has produced remarkable leaders in all spheres of life; from politics to business.

Some notable individuals who attended Loreto High School include:

Wangari Maathai - First female African Nobel Laurette

Jacinta Mwatela - Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya

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