Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School, the national netball champions, are aiming for an improved performance at this year’s East Africa Games, seeking to break Uganda's decades-long dominance in the sport. Despite retaining their national title undefeated, no Kenyan team has ever won the East Africa netball trophy since 2002.

• Oyugi Ogango finished fifth last year, with Ugandan teams securing the top four positions.
• Goal attacker Faith Ketra emphasizes a shift in mindset is crucial for Kenyan teams to improve.
• Their main objective is to reach the semi-finals, aiming to break into the top four at the upcoming games.

St Charles Lwanga will compete in the 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games, aiming to win their maiden hockey trophy after their impressive performance last year. In 2023, they were instrumental in Kenya reclaiming the boys' hockey title from Uganda, reaching the final and helping eliminate former champions Kakungulu Memorial in the preliminary stages.

• St Charles Lwanga finished third at the national games this year to qualify for the East Africa games.
• The team's coach, Julius Masero, stated they have played over 20 friendly matches, losing only two, and engaged stronger opponents like Premier League side Daikyo Heroes.
• They will face compatriots Musingu, St Anthony’s, and Mpesa Foundation Academy, as well as several Ugandan sides.

Soweto Academy, a prominent Nairobi girls volleyball team, is determined to perform well at the upcoming East Africa school games despite facing challenges and missing key players. The team qualified for the regional games after finishing fourth at the recent National Term Two games.

• Most important fact or figure from the article: Soweto Academy finished fourth at the National Term Two games, qualifying them for the East Africa school games.
• Key person or organization involved: Wycliffe Wafula, coach for Soweto Academy.
• Notable detail that adds context: Soweto Academy will be without opposite hitter Flavin Maero, Linero Joyce Vaati, and middle blocker Idah Amela due to injuries.