TECHNICALS
Empowering Students with Practical Skills for Real-World Success.
At Kagumo Girls Secondary School, the Technicals Department equips learners with practical, entrepreneurial, and digital skills that extend beyond the classroom. Encompassing Business Studies, Agriculture, Computer Studies, and Home Science, the department fosters independence, creativity, innovation, and financial literacy to prepare girls for dynamic roles in Kenya’s economy and global markets.
Curriculum Overview
Each subject within the department follows KNEC-approved content and focuses on both knowledge and hands-on application:
Business Studies: Entrepreneurship, accounting, management, and trade
Agriculture: Crop and animal production, soil science, sustainable practices
Computer Studies: Programming, data management, internet usage, and ICT literacy
Home Science: Nutrition, health, clothing construction, and family resource management
The curriculum is competency-based and career-oriented.
Performance & Mentorship
The Technicals Department has established itself as a hub of excellence. Students benefit from:
Entrepreneurship competitions and exhibitions
Coding challenges and digital literacy projects
School garden projects and food preservation exercises
Business clubs and market simulation exercises
Consistent support for KCSE exam success and career preparation
Teaching Team
Our instructors are highly skilled and passionate about applied learning. They:
Emphasize student-led projects and practical assessments
Encourage innovation and enterprise thinking
Integrate ICT in teaching and learning across subjects
Provide individual mentorship and skill-building sessions
Support Facilities
The department is equipped to support hands-on learning with:
A fully functional computer lab with internet access
Home Science lab with sewing machines, cooking stoves, and nutrition tools
Agricultural plots and a school demonstration farm
Business Studies resources including ledgers, case studies, and calculators
Department Facts
4 Technical Subjects Offered
Over 20 computers available for hands-on ICT training
Home Science practical exams achieve over 95% completion rate yearly
Students grow and manage their own crops in agriculture projects
