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Message from the Headmaster

This yearbook marks the conclusion of an important chapter in the lives of a remarkable group of young people. For you, our Upper VI, it is both a celebration of all that you have achieved during your time at Peponi School and a record of friendships, memories, experiences, and moments that I hope will remain with you long after you leave these gates.

The Class of 2026 will, I suspect, be remembered not simply for its accomplishments, though there have been many. You have been a year group of talent, character, humour, leadership, and individuality. Across the classroom, on the sports ﬁeld, within music and drama, through service, friendship, and the rhythms of daily school life, you have contributed enormously to the character and spirit of Peponi School.

Yet what has deﬁned you most clearly has been the way in which you have carried yourselves during a year that brought extraordinary challenges. At the beginning of Trinity Term, our community faced a tragedy that was almost unimaginable. The loss experienced by the school, and particularly by your year group, affected us all deeply and, during that profoundly difﬁcult period, the leadership shown by the Upper VI was exceptional. You demonstrated dignity, compassion, maturity, and quiet strength at a time when those qualities mattered most. In supporting one another, and in supporting the wider school community, you reminded us all of the importance of kindness, humanity, and togetherness.

Whilst we will never forget those whom we have lost, you have also shown that hope, friendship, and joy can still endure even in difﬁcult times. That spirit

has remained evident throughout the remainder of the year in the laughter of boarding houses, the energy of school events, the camaraderie of sports teams, and the countless small moments that together deﬁne life at Peponi School.

As you now prepare to leave, you do so with my admiration, gratitude, and affection, together with that of the entire school community. Each of you will leave your own mark upon Peponi and each of you will carry something of Peponi with you into the future. I am immensely proud not only of all that you have achieved, but of the people you have become.

This yearbook captures only a small part of the journey. The memories, friendships, and experiences represented within these pages will, I hope, remain a source of happiness and reﬂection for many years to come.

I concluded my Prize Giving introduction with a few lines from C. P. Cavafy’s Ithaka and, as this is perhaps the book many of you will keep long after Prize Giving has passed, it felt appropriate to include those thoughts again here. Ithaka is a poem that feels especially ﬁtting for you, our leaving Upper VI. At its heart, it reminds us that life is shaped not only by the destinations we eventually reach, but by the journey itself, the people who travel beside us, and the experiences that form us along the way. It is a poem about resilience, wisdom, friendship, and perspective. In many respects, it reﬂects the character and spirit you have shown throughout your time at Peponi School and particularly during a year that tested you deeply, whilst also revealing your compassion, courage, and strength of community.

Mark Durston Headmaster

Teacher Messages

You were the class that was forever sizzling and leaving your mark along the way.May you continue blossoming and mapping your destiny far and beyond.

Mrs Ayatta

It has been a joy watching Shell C grow over the past ﬁve years into mature and independent individuals. From classroom milestones to unforgettable trips and sleepless nights at Voyager and Naro Moru, the memories will always be cherished.

Mr Ogodo

As you step into this next chapter, remember that every challenge has prepared you for what lies ahead. The world is waiting for you. Go forward with courage, dream big, and believe in who you are becoming.

Mrs Wakhu

Life is short and the world is a large and fascinating place, see as much of it as your time and money allows. Wear sunscreen, it will do more for your skin than the most elaborate and expensive skincare regime in the world.

MissGray

You’ve left your mark here in ways big and small, now go out, leave even more marks on the world; wishing you all the very best.

Mr Mwendwa

This chapter closes, but your story is just beginning. Walk forward with purpose, and trust in the person you have become. Be bold in your choices, steady in your values, and conﬁdent in Mrs Githiga

Thank you so much for all your energy ,creativity and commitment every single lessson for two years! I will miss you so much. You have been the dream drama team.

Mrs Buckley

It was a true pleasure to get to know so many of you. I can only hope you return to see us at Peponi in years to come, with stories of growth and success!

Mr Smith

hope you all fail, learn from it quickly, and keep growing until you succeed. Then ﬁnd new challenges, fail again, and learn even more. Never stop learning, and never believe you have learned enough.

Mr Massey

I hope this year you make mistakes, because in making mistakes you are trying, learning, growing, and changing your world. So my wish for you is simple. Make mistakes.

Just as a teacher should always remain a learner, I encourage you to embrace opportunities, challenges and keep an open mind...I wish you all the very best!

Mr Henry

Take pride in the challenges you have overcome, the friendships you have bulit and the memories you have created. We are proud of you, and will miss you dearly.

Mrs Maina

From Shell induction, when Dominic suggested we watch LeBron’s Space Jam, to many memories on our school social media, it has been a journey of growth and unforgettable moments. Proud of what we shared and wishing you success ahead.

Mr Sabatia

As you step out of Peponi, remember: this is not the end, it is your beginning. Carry your lessons, chase your dreams, and do not be afraid to take bold steps. The world is ready for your voice, your vision, and your journey. Make it

MrWachara

Go out and conquer the world with courage and purpose, always give your very best in all that you do, and never forget to be grateful for each new day—you will always have my pride and love with you.

Mrs Juma

As you leave Peponi School, carry courage, curiosity, and kindness. Chase your dreams, learn from every setback, and know that you are capable of great success.

Mr Kiyimba

Mr Buckley

I feel blessed to have been part of your journey. The Lord who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it. May He bring to fulﬁllment all that He has placed within you.

Mrs Mugoh

It was a real pleasure to teach you. Keep reading; keep thinkingand keep asking the important questions.

Mr Allen

I am proud to see the young people you have become. Talented, ambitious, and full of potential. As your school journey ends, a new chapter begins. I wish you success and happiness as you pursue your dreams and shape your future.

Miss Meruh

You’ve grown, achieved, and left your mark. Step forward with conﬁdence, kindness, and courage—your journey is just beginning, and it’s going to be incredible. We’re so proud of you!

Miss Litoro

It has been a minute, but a colourful, resplendent one, full of life and memories. I enjoyed your company and the growth trajectory you have etched. May the Most High Yahuah order your steps and enrich your lives! Have the bestest that life can offer. Shalom!

Mr Mogere

Keep feeding the ﬂame of your curiosity. It will open the doors to many more opportunities than any key that you can ever possess.

Mr Pallister

Who knew that those Sedge House babies would become bold, conﬁdent world-changers? Loved the “creative mistakes you made in Shell”! As you head to uni, trust

Mr J. Njoroge

You’ve all been such a valued part of this place, and it won’t be quite the same without you. I have enjoyed every bit of interaction with all of you. Take care of yourself out there, and don’t forget how much you’re capable of.

Mr Jeremy

To the class of 2026

To the class of 2026,

Your journey at Peponi is now over. What we leave behind is greater than we may ever fully know. Each of you has made an impact in your own way, on friends, teachers, staff, and the wider school community, and together you have shaped this place in lasting and meaningful ways. As one journey ends, another begins, bringing new challenges, fresh opportunities, and endless possibilities. Remember that every ending is simply the start of something greater.

Allow yourself the freedom to not have everything ﬁgured out yet, because truthfully hardly anyone does. Be open to new experiences, meet new people, and fully embrace the communities you are about to become part of. Many of us have known the same faces since prep school or even earlier, and while it is sad to part ways, it gives us a glimpse of just how big, beautiful, and full of promise the world truly is.

We have shared victories both big and small, learned from our mistakes, and grown not only academically, but as people. As we move forward, we should continue

to be the multi-faceted individuals this school has helped shape, carrying with us our curiosity, resilience, creativity, and the conﬁdence to grow into whoever we choose to become. No matter where life takes us, Peponi will always be a home to each of us. No distance or time can change the bond we share or the memories we carry with us. Wherever we end up in the world, we will always have this place, and each other, to lean on, and to call home.

As Head of School, it has been an honor to represent a class ﬁlled with so much creativity and heart. Each of you have left your mark on this community, and together we’ve helped shape a school we’re proud to leave behind. Wherever we go, the Class of 2026 will always share this place, this time, and the memories that come with it.

Congratulations Class of 2026. May you keep striving, keep growing, and never forget how far you’ve come.

With Love,

Tamara Ali Head of School

Elementaita House

Jipe House

Magadi House

Chala House

Sports Team Photos

Swimming team

Boys’ Football Team

Netball team

Girls’ Hockey team

Boys’ Hockey team

Girls’ Football team

Class of 2026

Peponi School class of 2026 - LVI Community Service (June 2025)

Class of 2026

Explore the best of the class of 2026

Who’s Most likely to...

sleep in class

Mwema Mutinda

be a comedian

Kokaiya Pasha

become successful Darsh Shah

argue with a teacher & somehow win

Nesa Kochhar

forget it’s mu�ti day & show up in uniform

Kiyan Shah

win an Oscar Yzeera Sebunya

be a famous athlete

Samaanta Selvon

be president Aga Mlima

be overly competitive during House events

Ascanio Tuccillo

be a father ﬁrst

Kinuthia Waithaka

ﬁnd each other in the future

Shehrinyuy Ngong & Dominic Busingye end up doing something completely unrelated to their A level

Katanu Muindi

forever be the teachers pet Thandi Rwego

drop out of uni & somehow win in life

Kaganzi Kiiza

win a nobel peace prize Thandie Muya

become the most responsible adult Tanay Nayak

break a world record

Gabriel Leci De Boer

become a teacher in Peponi

Amara Pannu

Kiyan Shah

Yousra Malik

Ridhwana Ahmednasir

Vedha Varanasi

Tirth Shah

Thandie Muya

Thandi Rwego

Temitayo Dortie

Tavari Ashby

Tanay Nayak

Tamara Ali

Shehrinyuy Ngong

Kinuthia Waithaka

Shayan Dewany

Sarah Gana

Samuel Boulanger

17. Sachintha Ranasinghe

18. Saanvi Vora

19. Saamanta Selvon

20. Rohin Sharma

21. Ria Jutley

22. Reeyan Gosrani

23. Marcia Kibuchi

24. Nesa Kochhar

25. Myles Povey

26. Mwema Mutinda

27. Melissa Muthama

28. Maya Kinuthia

29. Liz Afune

30. Lillian Opio

31. Gabriel De Boer

32. Adeife Oladiran

33. Ryan Pasha

34. Yzeera Sebunya

35. Kheya Shah

36. Keza Namuli

37. Kennedy Kigera

38. Kavata Muindi

39. Katanu Muindi

40. Kai Shah

41. Kaganzi Kiiza

42. Kaashvi Walia

43. Joy Kikuvi

44. Josianne Kusasira

45. Jeffrey Anyak

46. Jasmine Nsekela

47. Jaanvi Shah

48. Imani Njoroge

49. Harnek Singh

50. Dylan Combrinck

51. Dominic Busingye

52. Darsh Shah

53. Danielle Kavuma

54. Orebotse Bontle

55. Ascanio Tuccillo

56. Amgbu De Boer

57. Amelie Busingye

58. Amara Pannu

59. Aica Omulen

60. Aga Mlima

61. Adrian Wetende

To the class of 2026

Dear Graduating Class,

This is a time ﬁlled with mixed emotions. It is a moment we have long anticipated, a milestone that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. We celebrate your achievements, your resilience, and the journey that has brought you to this point.

But we also gather with heavy hearts.

As we stand here now, it is important to honour our departed colleagues, not only in silence or sorrow, but in the way we choose to move forward. Let us carry their memory with us: in our kindness, in our courage, and in the way we support one another.

Graduating class, life beyond these walls will bring both joy and challenge. If there is anything this moment reminds us of, it is that life is fragile and precious. Do not take your time, your friendships, or your

opportunities for granted. Speak the kind words. Take the chances. Be present.

You leave here not just with knowledge, but with shared experiences, some joyful, some painful, that have shaped who you are. Let them guide you, strengthen you, and remind you of what truly matters.

As you step into the future, do so with purpose. Carry the spirit of those who have departed with you. Live in a way that would make them proud.

Today, we celebrate you. Today, we remember them. And today, we stand together, as a community, resilient and united. I am truly proud of everything you have accomplished and the resilience you have shown along the way.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Your journey is just beginning, and the future is yours to shape.