The present Kagumo Teachers’ Training College, which originated as a primary school, boasts a rich and illustrious history as a center of learning dating back to the early 20th century. The land on which the college stands was acquired for institutional use in the late 1920s through the intervention and mediation of the African Council.
Construction of the first buildings, including the principal’s office, commenced in 1930 under the supervision of Mr. Carr, the institution’s first contractor. The college officially opened its doors in 1944 as a Primary Teachers’ Training College with a modest enrolment of eight (8) students and a staff of six (6).
Over time, the institution expanded to meet the growing demand for trained teachers in the country. This expansion was further enhanced in 1949 when Kagumo evolved into a comprehensive academic complex with the introduction of a secondary school wing.
The primary, secondary, and teacher training college programs co-existed harmoniously until 1960, when it became necessary to reorganize their physical arrangement. Consequently, the primary school section was renamed Kiambuiri Primary School and relocated to a nearby parcel of land, where it continues to operate to date. Simultaneously, the secondary school section was moved to a new site in the Kiganjo area of Nyeri, retaining the name Kagumo High School.
The original facilities were then reserved exclusively for the expansion of the Teachers’ Training College. This growth progressed steadily, and by 1982, the college had successfully trained a total of 6,661 qualified primary school teachers.
Today, the college continues to evolve in response to changing educational needs. The training of learners has been aligned with the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, ensuring that teacher trainees are equipped with practical skills, competencies, and learner-centered pedagogical approaches relevant to the modern education system.