KSSSA: Term 1 School Games receives Ksh30 million sponsorship boon
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The partnership between KSSSA and Brookside Dairy has spanned over two decades, first established in 2003
The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) has received a timely financial injection ahead of the 2026 Term One Games, thanks to a generous sponsorship from Brookside Dairy.
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The dairy processing company announced on its official Facebook page that it had committed Ksh30 million to support the week-long tournament, set to take place from Sunday, 5 to Sunday, 11 April at Kisumu School.
“Today, we renewed our commitment to youth sports talent development during the launch of the 2026 Brookside Secondary Schools Term 1 Games, to be held in Kisumu next week,” the company stated.
The sponsorship cheque was received by the Director of Field Services and Co-Curriculum Activities at the Ministry of Education, Nelson Sifuna, in a symbolic handover during the event launch.
The Brookside Communications Manager, Wilson Okong’o, reiterated the company’s steadfast commitment to nurturing emerging sports talent, echoing the ethos of their brand tagline.
The funds are earmarked for the organisation and operationalisation of the tournament, which brings together top performers from zonal and regional qualifiers across the country.
The championship features a wide array of sports disciplines, including athletics, basketball, hockey, and 15s rugby, and serves as a platform for athletes to qualify for the East African Secondary School Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games.
The partnership between KSSSA and Brookside Dairy has spanned over two decades, first established in 2003, and continues to be a cornerstone for promoting secondary school sports in Kenya.
This year's edition will feature approximately a total of 40 teams categorised as follows.
Rugby 15s (Boys)
Pool A:
St Mary’s School, Yala (Nyanza champions), All Saints Embu (Eastern champions), Kwale High (Coast champions), Upper Hill School (Nairobi champions)
Pool B:
Kisii School (East Africa champions), Bungoma High (Western champions), Menengai High, Mang’u High School
Basketball (Boys)
Pool A:
Lukenya Academy, Laiser Hill Academy, Dagoretti High School, Dr. Aggrey High School
Pool B:
Agoro Sare, Friends School Kamusinga, Mang’u High, North Eastern representatives.
Basketball (Girls)
Pool A:
Butere Girls, Olympic (Nairobi), North Eastern representatives, St. Brigids, Kiminini
Pool B:
Asumbi Girls, Kaya Tiwi, Loreto Limuru, Ikutha Girls
Handball (Boys)
St Austin Matuu Day, Sabunley, Highway Secondary, Handega, Musingu High, St Joseph’s Boys Kitale, Kenyatta High
Handball (Girls)
Nembu High, Moi Girls Kamusinga, Kyeni Girls, Nyakach Girls, St Joseph’s Girls Kitale, Mwatete, Karai, North Eastern representatives
In the 2025 edition, Vihiga Boys clinched the 15s rugby title, while Butere Girls and Laiser Hill Academy dominated the girls’ and boys’ basketball categories, respectively.
Handball honours went to Kimilili Boys High School and Moi Girls Kamusinga, with Musingu High School and Tigoi Girls High School winning in the girls’ handball category.
Rift Valley emerged triumphant in athletics, highlighting the region’s continued dominance.
As the countdown to the 2026 term one games begins, anticipation is building for a week of thrilling competition, showcasing the next generation of Kenya’s sports talent.