The 2025 National School Games kicked off in Kakamega with Director General for Basic Education Dr. Elyas Abdi calling for integrity and emphasizing digital registration via KEMIS to curb legal disputes. The week-long event hosts over 5,300 learners and 1,000 teachers from across Kenya.

• Dr. Abdi urged resolving disputes amicably through Ministry of Education mechanisms rather than legal action.
• The games, held in venues like Bukhungu Stadium and Kakamega High School, feature various sports from athletics to racquet games.
• Musingu High School started strong with a 5-1 win against Moi Mbiruri on the opening day.

The 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games have officially begun in Kakamega, setting the stage for regional glory and qualification to the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games. This year's competition is particularly significant as Kenya is hosting the regional event, meaning all semi-finalists will secure berths to the East Africa contest.

• Over four venues, including Mumias Sports Complex, St Ignatius Mukumu Boys, Kakamega High, and Bull Ring Stadium, will host matches across various disciplines.
• Defending champions like Highway Secondary School (boys' football), Butere Girls High School (girls' football), Cheptil High School (boys' volleyball), and Kwanthanze Secondary School (girls' volleyball) are battling to retain their titles.
• Notable matchups include Musingu High School vs. Moi High School Mbiruri in boys' football, and Butere Girls High School vs. Dr Charles in girls' football, with the latter aiming for their third consecutive national title.

Musingu High School, dubbed the Scorpions, began their quest for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two football title with a dominant 5-1 victory over debutants Moi High School Mbiruri. In another high-scoring match, Agai Mixed Secondary School defeated Garissa High School 9-1.

• Musingu's Marvin Ashiundu scored a brace, helping his team secure a strong start to the championships.
• Defending champions Highway Secondary School suffered a 3-1 loss to St Joseph’s High School Kitale in their opening Group B match.
• The games are taking place across Kakamega County, with Mumias Sports Complex hosting some key matches.