“Shaping Future Leaders Through Faith, Excellence & Service”
Sisters of St Joseph Education Ministry
“19 Schools Across Kenya & Tanzania guided by the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, we educate the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit.”
About Us
Building a generation guided by faith, integrity, and a commitment to holistic human development.
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa was founded in Bura in 1929 and was apostolically erected in 1938. This followed a formal application by Bishop John Heffernan, who was the Vicar Apostolic of the then Vicariate of Zanzibar.
Over the years, education has become one of our principal ministries. We invest heavily in academic and professional formation to ensure we are well prepared to respond to the changing needs of society and the Church.
We run and support schools in collaboration with government and parishes, offering quality, holistic education. Through continuous learning and partnerships, we empower both our sisters and students, believing firmly that knowledge is power and education transforms lives.
Our Mission
To witness Christ to the world in simplicity, prayer, and service to God through His people by engaging in varied apostolates that enhance holistic human development. Guided by God’s Spirit, we follow the patronage of St. Joseph and the footsteps of our founders.
Our Vision
To become signs of God’s tender love and living witness of Christ.
Our Core Values
The SSJ uphold the following Gospel values in imitation of St. Joseph:
Our Network of Schools
Proudly operating 19 schools — 14 in Kenya and 5 in Tanzania — committed to excellence in education across the region.
St. Angelo School
Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior School • Ukunda – Kwale
Sister of St Joseph School
Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior School • Lungalunga – Kwale
St Elizabeth Montessori School
Pre-Primary • Ukunda – Kwale
Sister of St Joseph School
Pre-Primary • Makwenyeni – Kwale
ST Joseph Girls Secondary School
Secondary • Maungu – Taita Taveta
St. Joseph Primary
Pre-Primary, Primary • Maungu – Taita Taveta
Mother Teresa
Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior School • Taveta – Taita Taveta
St Agnes
Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior School • Voi – Taita Taveta
Ritaliza Nursery and Primary
Moshi – Tanzania
Ritaliza Secondary School
Holili – Tanzania
St Joseph The Worker
Pre-Primary & Primary • Kibada – Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
Queen of Angels
Nursery & Primary • Kerege – Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
Sisters of St Joseph
Nursery, Pre-Primary • Mbutu – Dar es Salaam – Tanzania