Peponi School, a prestigious institution owned by the Kenyatta family, has proudly announced that former Head Girl Ella Ndubai has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Cardiff University, achieving First Class Honours in 2026.

Ella Ndubai served as Head Girl at Peponi School from 2018 to 2023 before advancing to study law at Cardiff University in Wales, a respected member of the UK’s Russell Group of universities. The school highlighted her academic success as a testament to her dedication and resilience.

About Peponi School

Peponi School operates as a co-educational day and boarding institution with two campuses: Peponi Senior School in Ruiru, Kiambu County, and Peponi House, a kindergarten and preparatory school in Kabete, Nairobi. The school follows the British National Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS-Level, and A-Level programmes across a wide range of subjects including sciences, mathematics, and multiple languages such as French, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Renowned for its strong academic record, Peponi has successfully placed graduates in top international universities including Yale, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, and the University of Toronto.

Community Reactions

The announcement on Peponi School’s official Facebook page received numerous congratulatory messages from followers, celebrating Ella’s achievement and wishing her success in her future career.

  • Grace Mbugua: "Well done Ella."
  • Evans Kamau: "Congratulations."
  • Henry Waithaka: "Awesome and God bless Ella."
  • Collins Kaunda: "Congratulations Ella. Well done."

Ella’s success reflects the quality of education and leadership development fostered at Peponi School, reinforcing its reputation as one of Kenya’s leading private schools.