Former rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy and St Peter’s Mumias are making a comeback to the national secondary school games after a three-year absence, hoping to reclaim their past glory. They will join 14 other teams battling for the national title in Kakamega starting Tuesday.

• Laiser Hill, the Rift Valley finalists, narrowly lost 17-19 to defending champions Bwake in their regional final.
• St Peter’s Mumias recaptured their Western Region title by defeating Bungoma High School 19-10.
• Coach Nelson Jaika of St Peter’s emphasized intense training and the team's determination to perform well despite challenging competition from teams like Koyonzo Secondary School and Friends Boys Secondary School Bwake.

Butere Girls, the reigning champions of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games, are aiming for their third consecutive title as the competition kicks off on Tuesday in Kakamega. Known as the "Red Commandos," Butere seeks to leverage their home advantage and enthusiastic Western Kenya fan base to maintain their dominance in girls' football.

• Butere Girls is seeking their third national title, with two previous wins occurring in Kakamega.
• Head coach Edwin Sakwa expressed confidence in his team's preparation despite the injury of key player Joy Angela Valencia.
• Key challengers include Nyanza champions Kobala Mixed and Western rivals Madira Girls, both returning after absences, alongside Nairobi's Dagoretti Mixed, striving for their first title.

Musingu High School, a football powerhouse from Western Region, is poised to end a 41-year national title drought as they prepare to host the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national boys’ football finals in Kakamega County next week. Despite a recent friendly loss to Bukembe High School, the team remains optimistic, drawing motivation from their painful defeat in last year's final.

• Musingu High School last won the national title in 1984.
• Assistant coach and technical bench member Clifone Lugalia emphasized the team's strong depth and mental fortitude.
• Musingu is in Group A with newcomers Agai High School (Nyanza), Wajir High School (North Eastern), and Moi High School (Eastern Region).