The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) has unveiled the full schedule for the 2025 Term Two National Games, set to light up Kakamega County with intense competition and vibrant sporting action. The championships will run from Tuesday, 29 July to Saturday, 3 August, bringing together the best school teams from across the country.
This year’s edition will feature an array of sports, including football, rugby sevens, volleyball, netball, basketball 3×3, badminton, table tennis, and lawn tennis. Teams from all eight regions—Central, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, and Western—will battle for national glory.
The championship activities officially begin on Saturday, 26 July with technical clinics for officials. Teams will arrive and register on Sunday, 27 July, followed by the closing of clinics and a team managers’ meeting on Monday, 28 July. The grand opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), after which competitive matches will kick off at 10:00 a.m. across multiple venues.
Football will be hosted at Mukumu Boys, Kakamega High School, and Mumias Sports Complex. Rugby sevens matches will be played at the Bull Ring Stadium, while volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and lawn tennis will take place at MMUST. Beach volleyball will be staged at the Approved School in Kakamega.
Pools Breakdown
In girls’ football, Pool A features defending champions Butere Girls (Western), Ruiru Girls (Central), Dr. Charles (Eastern), and Nasokol (Rift Valley). Pool B includes Madira Girls (Western runners-up), Dagoretti Mixed (Nairobi), Kobala Girls (Nyanza), and Mwanambeyu (Coast).
For boys’ football, Pool A consists of Moi High School Mbiruri (Eastern), Agai (Nyanza), Musingu (Western), and North Eastern. Pool B has Kirangari (Central), St. Joseph’s Kitale (Rift Valley), Serani (Coast), and defending champions Highway High School (Nairobi).
In boys’ volleyball, Pool A brings together Gogo Boys (Nyanza), Cheptil (Rift Valley), Kambaa (Central), and North Eastern, while Pool B features Mwaluphamba (Coast), Malava Boys (Western), Ruthimitu (Nairobi), and Gankanga (Eastern).
Girls’ volleyball Pool A comprises Kinale (Central), Soweto (Nairobi), Moi Forces Academy (Coast), and Kesogon (Rift Valley). Pool B has Bishop Sulumeti (Western), Kwanthanze (Eastern), Nyakongo (Nyanza), and North Eastern.
The netball competition will see St. Joseph’s Kitale, Kaya Tiwi, Kajiampau, and North Eastern in Pool A, while Pool B includes Oyugi Ogango, Bukokholo, Kinale, and St. Dorcas.
The draws for rugby sevens, basketball 3×3, and racquet games will be finalized during the referees’ clinics on Monday, 28 July.
Inspiring Message from KSSSA President
In a statement ahead of the championships, KSSSA President Kipchumba Maiyo underscored the transformative power of school sports.
“These games represent far more than competition,” Maiyo stated. “They are a platform for talent discovery, discipline, and resilience. They nurture values and give students a chance to achieve their dreams.”
He highlighted the inspiring journey of Aldrine Kibet, a former secondary school star who now plays for LaLiga side Celta Vigo, as proof of the life-changing opportunities that the KSSSA Games provide.
Maiyo urged schools to ensure timely registration of players on KEMIS and KSSSA portals, emphasizing that these systems are safeguards to ensure only genuine students participate. He also called for strict adherence to the KSSSA Constitution and the official appeal process to maintain fairness and integrity in the games.
Day One Fixtures
Netball Girls
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North Eastern vs Kaya Tiwi
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Kajiampau vs St. Joseph’s
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Kinale vs Oyugi Ogango
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Kinale vs Bukokholo
Football Girls
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Butere vs Dr. Charles
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Ruiru vs Nasokol
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Madira vs Kobala
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Dagoretti vs Mwanambeyu
Football Boys
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Agai vs North Eastern
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Musingu vs Moi High School Mbiruri
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Serani vs Kirangari
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Highway vs St. Joseph’s Kitale
Volleyball Boys
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North Eastern vs Cheptil
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Kambaa vs Gogo
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Ruthimitu vs Mwaluphamba
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Malava vs Gankanga
Volleyball Girls
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Kinale vs Moi Forces Academy
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Soweto vs Kesogon
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North Eastern vs Bishop Sulumeti
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Nyakongo vs Kwanthanze
The stage is set for a week of fierce rivalries, unforgettable moments, and the discovery of future stars who could follow in the footsteps of Kenya’s greatest athletes. Kakamega is ready for the ultimate showcase of school sports excellence.
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