Will Laiser Hill and St Peter's Mumias find their mojo?
The duo makes a comeback, having last featured at the national games in 2019, for they never went past their respective region’s post-Covid...
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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.
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Kakamega County Schools Compete in National Sports Tournaments - July 2025
Laiser Hill Academy and St Peter's Mumias return to competitive rugby in Kakamega after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Starting Tuesday, they will compete with 16 other teams for national glory. Meanwhile, Butere Girls aim to defend their title for the third consecutive year at the KSSSA National Term Two Games beginning June 5. Additionally, Musingu High School's football team is set to host finals, seeking to break a 41-year national title drought. These events highlight an exciting resurgence of school sports in Kakamega County.
