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History of Mercy Boarding Comprehensive School

Mercy Boarding Comprehensive School was founded in January 1990, initially operating on a rented site near the entrance of Sotik town, along the Kaplong-Kericho road. The school began with a total of 110 pupils distributed across the below levels:

In 2003, the school relocated to its current site after reaching Standard 3 (now Grade 3). Since then, Mercy Boarding Comprehensive School has expanded significantly, now accommodating a total of 820 pupils. This includes students from the Junior School (Grades 7 and 8). By 2025, the school plans to introduce Grade 9.

Mercy Boarding Comprehensive School: Vision, Mission, and Motto

Vision

Centre of excellence

Mission

To provide holistic education encompassing quality, integrity, discipline, and grounded in Christian values.

Motto

Nothing but the best

Message from Directors

FROM THE DIRECTORS: DR. HON.EMILY CHERUIYOT & MR PAULO K.A CHERUIYOT

The idea to start Mercy Boarding Primary (Comprehensive) School was hatched in October 1989. As we sat in our house in Ngoina Tea Estate in one of the evenings discussing about how we could contribute in our community in Sotik division and the neighbouring counties. We finally settled on starting a school, so Mercy Boarding Primary Comprehensive School was conceived and started operations in January 1990.

The School is anchored on three core principles;

Since then, we have endeavored to produce learners who meet the three pillars of our dream.

Our continuous efforts have also been focused on improving the infrastructure and ensuring the highest standards in both teaching and support staff.

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