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    Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. ~Proverbs 16:22~
  • Knowledge. The Endless Fountain to Life.

    Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. ~Proverbs 16:22~
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    I would still plant my apple tree”
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    Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge (epignosis) of God and of Jesus our Lord.
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A list of Rectors that have served in the Seminary

A brief look at the Rectors who have been at the helm of St. John's Seminary Rakwaro since its inception in 1949.

  • Fr. C.C.B Wolf (1957 - 1965)
  • Fr. Francis Wessels (1966- 1967)
  • Fr. Cyril Wandera (1968 - 1969)
  • Fr. Okwachi (1970 - 1973)
  • Fr. William Rawlinson (1974)
  • Fr. John Okanga (1975)
  • Fr. Okwachi (1976 - 1991)
  • Fr. Cosmas Rhagot (1992)
  • Fr. George Okoth (1993 - 1997)
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Seminary Overview - Fr. George Ochola

St. John’s Seminary Rakwaro was registered as a double stream school by the Ministry of Education on 12th July 1965. Today, it is a single stream school due to the changes and development that has taken place in the education sector in Kenya, such as:

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St. John’s Seminary Rakwaro started, as a Mission school for catechism and elementary education in 1949. By then Rakwaro was an outstation of Asumbi Parish. Before that, Christians used to walk to Asumbi Parish for Holy Mass. They would congregate at Cassianus Ochieng, the leader of Christians for a night before walking to Asumbi. It was this time that Cassianus request the Priest at Asumbi to start an outstation at Rakwaro. A church was started in 1948 and a year later a school. Read More


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The vast alumni of St. John's Seminary spans gentlement of several decades with high flying careers, Bishops, Priests, Brothers and several gentlemen serving in various capacities within the clergy all around the globe. We all have a part to play whether religiously, professionaly, intellectually, socially or a little bit of both. Let's all reconnect and offer our selfless support and value to our Alma Mater.

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Spotlight on Sports

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    Seminary Basketball Tournaments
    Seminary Grounds | 2019
    A series of Basketball tournaments against other county schools taking place at the Seminary grounds...Explore
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    Seminary Football Tournaments
    Seminary Grounds | 2019
    A series of Football tournaments against other county schools taking place at the Seminary grounds...Explore
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    Seminary Basketball Tournaments
    Seminary Grounds | 2019
    A series of Basketball tournaments against other county schools taking place at the Seminary grounds...Explore
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