Four years in, our tradition of honoring Ruai Primary teachers just keeps getting sweeter!
This time with stories, stings, and stubborn resilience!
Category Archives: Alumni Stories
Celebrating Mrs. Ogwang’: The Woman Who Schooled Us in Life, Not Just Math
She taught us Maths, Music and manners (using ballast and Bible verses).
Now we return, grown and grateful. Celebrating 30+ years of resilience, love and legacy with Mrs. Ogwang’.
Mwalimu Forever: Honoring Mrs. Njoroge with Laughter, Songs & Deep Gratitude
We went home. Not just to Ruai, but to the classroom of our memories.
To celebrate the one and only Mrs. Njoroge. 36 years of shaping minds. 19 years into retirement, still shaping hearts.
Phantom, the Brown-Coated Teacher Who Fought Bees and Taught Cleft Notes
📢 He wore all brown, fought off bees to save Class 1, and taught us the G clef, and grace.
Here’s to Mr. Gicharu: Phantom in name, hero in deed.
👓🐝🎶 #CelebrateYourTeacher #RunWithPerseverance #RuaiPrimary
Laughter, Chalk & Legacy: Honoring Our Ruai Primary Teachers – Year 3!
📣In 2023, we returned home
To honor the teachers who raised us with chalk, discipline, and warm laughter.
From Matuu to Nyeri, we laughed, cried, and gave back. Thank you, Waalimu. 🙏🏾❤️
✨ Mr. Kyalo: Punk Hair, Painful Slaps & Priceless Lessons
📣He wore high waist trousers, a punk hairstyle, and cologne that made the wind stop.
Mr. Kyalo, our beloved teacher at Ruai Primary. He wasn’t just cool, he was legendary.
Read our heartfelt (and hilarious) tribute to him. 💛
#CelebrateYourTeacher #MemoriesWeCherish
🎉 Honoring Mrs. Kimotho: 33 Candles, One Glowing Legacy 🕯
📢 She lit up our minds, corrected our mother-tongue-influenced English, and molded our hearts.
Today, we returned to say: Thank you, Mrs. Kimotho. ❤️
#CelebrateYourTeacher #ReturningToSayThankYou
Mr. Waithaka: Our Math Whiz, Games Master & Nose-Pinching Legend 🫢📚
We laughed. We remembered. We celebrated Mr. Waithaka
Tthe teacher who taught us Maths, ran our games, pinched our noses, and shaped our lives.
Retired, still sharp, and living proof that #LoveIsNotAScam. ❤️
Read and drop your best Mwalimu memories!
When the Students Give Back: Ruai Primary Reunited, Retired, and Remembered
We laughed. We cried. We remembered.
In 2022, Ruai Primary alumni reunited to honor the teachers who shaped us.
Mrs. Kamau, Mr. Mungai, Mrs. Wambugu & Mrs. Mirichu. Here’s what happened when students came back to say “thank you.” 💛✏️
#ISawTheLord #MakeYourLifeCount #PrayingOnYourKnees #IWillBeWithYou
Shosh, But Make It Legendary: Honoring Mrs. Kamau of Ruai Primary
📚 We laughed, gifted, and honoured our Class 1–3 teacher, Mrs. Kamau
She taught us Maths, English and a whole lot of life.
35 years of service. 18 years in retirement. And still blessing us.
❤️ #TeacherTribute #RuaiPrimary #IWillBeWithYou