The role of the catholic church in the development of secondary education in Gusii: the case of st. Charles Lwanga Ichuni girls high school, 1968-2000

Abstract

This study discusses the role played by the Catholic Church in the development of secondary education in Gusii. This has been done by focusing on the establishment, growth and development of St. Charles Lwanga Ichuni Girls High School whose history from 1968 to 2000 has been documented. The study is historical in nature and has utilized both primary and secondary sources of data. The study traces the origin of the Catholic Church to Gusii. The study shows that the Catholics through the Mill Hill mission used education as a tool for entrenching themselves to their hosts. The study shows that the school has had a lot of influence to the local community, especially on the socio-economic front. The school has contributed to the development of secondary education in Gusii through the roles played by its former learners. Finally, the study has given various recommendations on some other areas for further reading and research