Defending champions Cheptil Secondary School have been eliminated from the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two Games, opening up the boys' volleyball title race for the first time in years. Their exit at the Rift Valley regional semifinals ensures a new champion will be crowned at the upcoming national championships.

• The 2026 National Term Two Games will be held from July 28 to August 1 at MPESA Academy in Thika, Kiambu County.
• ACK Chepsaita Secondary School, the Rift Valley regional champions, are now considered a strong contender, led by veteran Principal Julius Kipruto Mibei.
• Other top contenders include Western Region champions Malava High School and Nairobi's Ruthimitu Mixed, signaling a shift from Rift Valley's previous dominance.