Sibling rivalry is heating up in the Lake Region Term One schools championships as Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho, and Nyambaria Boys battle for the Rugby 15s trophy starting today at Maseno School.

• Kisii School are the reigning Federation of East Africa Schools Champions and are aiming to defend their title.
• Nyambaria Boys, returning after a seven-year hiatus, are grouped with Kisii School and are confident of causing upsets.
• Cardinal Otunga Mosocho, who lost to Kisii School in the county finals, have been working on correcting their mistakes.

The Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games kick off today at Maseno School, with powerhouse teams Kisumu Day, St Mary’s Yala, and Nyakach Girls aiming for victory in hockey, rugby, and basketball respectively.

• Kisumu Day seeks revenge in hockey after a disappointing 2024 season.
• Nyakach Girls aims to dethrone Asumbi Girls in basketball.
• St Mary’s Yala is competing for titles in handball, rugby, and basketball.

The Western Region school games in Vihiga County are set to be a high-stakes competition as six national champions vie to defend their titles and qualify for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One games in Kisumu from April 7-11.

• The highly anticipated boys' rugby 15s contest features defending national champions Vihiga High School facing formidable former champions like Kakamega High School, St Peter’s High School Mumias, Bungoma High School, and Butula.
• In hockey, national champions Musingu High School will face former rivals Friends School Kamusinga (FSK), while national girls' champions Friends School Tigoi defend their title against contenders like St Cecilia Misikhu.
• Other sports featured include handball with reigning national and East Africa champions St Luke’s Kimilili and Moi Girls Kamusinga, and basketball with Butere Girls High School aiming to defend their titles.