Peppercorn Premier Schools Limited- Naivasha

ABOUT US

PEPPERCORN PREMIER SCHOOL LIMITED is an inter-denominational, family-owned private learning institution situated in the rural setting of Naivasha on North Kinangop Road, in the area known as Peppercorn Estate. The school aims to provide high-quality education following the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework from reception class to Grade 12 We employ qualified, CBC-compliant, focused and experienced teachers to ensure the delivery of high-quality education. In line with our founder's vision, we support five needy but brilliant learners each year, following them through to the completion of their university education and, where possible, connecting them with potential employers or mentors in entrepreneurship. PEPPERCORN PREMIER SCHOOL LIMITED offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programs, ensuring that learners graduate as well-rounded individuals ready for the market. As a highly sought-after institution, we admit students both locally and internationally, welcoming learners from all religious affiliations.

School Director - Janet Mbaka

Madam Janet Mbaka, our school proprietor and director, is a seasoned educationist, banker, ICT professional, entrepreneur, mentor, counselor, and education researcher with over 30 years of experience in education management and entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor of Education(Arts) from the university of Nairobi, Master's degree in Education Management from Strathmore University and various professional certifications in management, ICT, negotiation skills, team building, and report writing, among others. She is a member of a number of professional bodies like Computer Society of Kenya, Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA), National Parents Association among others where she taps a lot of expertise. Madam Janet has served on the boards of several top-performing schools and has been instrumental in numerous school startups and parent associations. Her extensive expertise and commitment to education excellence continue to drive the vision and success of PEPPERCORN PREMIER SCHOOLS LIMITED.

Our History

Bran-Den Junior School(Peppercorn Premier Schools Ltd) – Naivasha was conceived by its proprietor in 2007 during the turbulent times of the election violence. After a visit to her sister Margaret Mbaka in Naivasha, where her vehicle was vandalized by boys displaced by the violence, she felt a deep need to provide a safe haven and educational opportunities for affected children. With a degree in Education and a passion for children's welfare, she collaborated with her sister to purchase land in Naivasha. They divided the property, with Madam Janet establishing a school and her sister starting a holiday resort. In 2008, Madam Janet took early retirement from her senior managerial position in the IT department at the Housing Finance Company of Kenya. On January 12, 2009, she opened Bran-Den Junior School, named after her two sons Brian and Dennis, in the Peppercorn area of Nyondia, Naivasha. Initially planned as a kindergarten, the school quickly expanded to accommodate learners up to grade 6 due to high demand from parents. Madam Janet committed to providing affordable education in a nurturing environment and pledged to support at least five needy but talented students through to university. Under her leadership, the school presented its first KCPE candidates in 2011, achieving a mean score of 362 and a 100% transition rate to top provincial and national schools. This success established Bran-Den Junior School as a sought-after institution, attracting students from across Kenya and neighboring countries like Tanzania and Ethiopia by 2012. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the school reopened in 2021, continuing its tradition of excellence. However, Madam Janet's increasing external engagements began to impact the school's quality standards. Contemplating further studies in Education Management, she decided to lease the school to a principal and two other partners on May 1, 2021, after ensuring all candidates had completed their KCPE exams. Madam Janet then pursued a Master's degree in Education Management at Strathmore University, excelling in her studies and gaining recognition in the university's annual highlights. Shortly after her graduation in June 2024, she resumed the oversight of the school operations leading to the rebranding and relaunching of the school as PEPPERCORN PREMIER SCHOOL LIMITED. With renewed passion and a team of professionals, Madam Janet continues to drive the school towards new heights, with aspirations of establishing a university. Long live PEPPERCORN PREMIER SCHOOLS LIMITED, the brainchild of Madam Janet Mbaka!

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