After an eight-year absence, Kakamega High School's football team, the 'Green Commandos,' are set to compete in the KSSSA National Term Two Games.

• They aim to win their record-extending 15th national football title.
• The team, Western Region champions, will participate in the tournament starting Sunday at Mpesa Academy in Thika.
• Their last national title was lifted eight years ago.

Former national and East Africa champions Upper Hill are aiming for national glory at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games in Thika, showcasing their prowess in rugby Sevens.

• Upper Hill, who recently secured the rugby 15s national title, are confident in their squad's ability to compete in the Sevens format.
• Coach Eustace Sifuna highlighted the team's depth, with players who didn't participate in the 15s focusing on Sevens.
• The team faces stiff competition from rivals like Laiser Hill Academy, Nairobi School, and strong contenders from Western Kenya, including Friends School Bokoli and Butula Boys.

The newly crowned Nyanza Region football champions, St Mary's School Yala, are preparing to make their national debut at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games in Thika, aiming to seize the vacant boys' football title.

• St Mary's Yala achieved their regional championship win with an unbeaten run from sub-county to regional level.
• This marks their first appearance at the national games, fueled by confidence from their regional success and the absence of defending champions.
• The team, nicknamed the "Black Saints," is eager to compete and targets reaching the final and potentially winning the national title, as stated by captain Stephen Ouma.