Education DG calls for integrity as national School games kicks off
Dr. Elyas Abdi, the Director General for Basic Education, has called for a mecable way of addressing a growing concern over the rising number of legal disputes in school competitions...
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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.
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National School Games Commence in Kakamega with Integrity Calls - July 2025
The 2025 National School Games officially kicked off in Kakamega, Kenya, with the Director General for Basic Education, Dr. Elyas Abdi, emphasizing integrity and the use of digital registration via KEMIS to prevent legal disputes. This week-long event hosts over 5,300 learners and 1,000 teachers from across Kenya. Musingu High School, known as the Scorpions, secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Moi High School Mbiruri, while Agai Mixed Secondary School defeated Garissa High School 9-1. The competition is particularly significant as Kenya is hosting the regional FEASSSA games, meaning all semi-finalists will qualify for the East Africa contest.
