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Highway Secondary School

Highway Secondary School — defending national boys' football champions competing at Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association games.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Mary’s Yala advanced from Pool A after finishing tied on six points alongside Highway Secondary School, who were eliminated on the tie-breaker rule.

    School Games: Giants tumble as dark horses punch football semis slots
  3. Citizen Digital

    d three more goals after the break to seal an emphatic win as Kakamega continued their quest to reclaim the national football title they last won in 2018.In another closely contested boys' football fixture, Menengai High School stunned defending champions Highway Secondary School

    Kakamega High impress as unlucky Highway stumble at KSSSA games
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Highway warned not to underestimate underdogs at Nationals By Kevin Otenga July 31, 2026 08:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Highway Secondary School football team posing for a photo before a past match;

    Highway warned not to underestimate underdogs at Nationals
  6. The Standard

    Beyond the university, Dr Rattansi chaired and served on numerous charitable and educational organizations, including the Rattansi Educational Trust, Highway Secondary School, Daisy Eye Cancer Fund, Allavida, the East Africa Association of Grantmakers (EAAG), and the Centre for A

    Dr Vijoo Rattansi: UoN mourns towering figure in education
  7. Citizen Digital

    Highway edge Upper Hill to retain Nairobi football crown after dramatic shoot-out By Kevin Otenga July 12, 2026 08:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Highway Secondary School football team posing for a phot

    Highway edge Upper Hill to retain Nairobi football crown after dramatic shoot-out
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKwale County Social Services CEC-M Francisca Kilonzo officially launch the school games at Kwale High School on June 18, 2026. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] Highway Secondary School successfully defended their Nairobi regional football title after edging rivals Upper

    Highway secondary retain Nairobi region football crown
  9. Citizen Digital

    Highway stun Starehe, closer to Nairobi region football title By Kevin Otenga July 11, 2026 08:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Highway Secondary School's football team stunned Starehe B

    Highway stun Starehe, closer to Nairobi region football title
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    Nairobi North Sub-County Commissioner Simon Osumba said three schools—Highway Secondary School, Pumwani Secondary School, and Our Lady of Mercy Shauri Moyo Girls—had been affected when the unrest began.

    External influences, poor communication to blame for rising school unrest
  12. April 2026
  13. The Standard

    A student at Highway Secondary School, with a very promising rise ever since leading his school to the 2024 national title.

    Humphrey Aroko and Peter Okidi, February's finest for SportPesa League monthly awards
Sport

Kenya schools football semi-finals compete for regional East Africa slots

The News

Kenya's secondary school football semi-finals are underway, with four teams—Menengai, Kakamega School, St Mary's Yala, and Takaba—competing for spots in tomorrow's final and tickets to the regional FEASSA tournament in Morogoro, Tanzania. Menengai faces Kakamega School at 11 am, while St Mary's Yala plays Takaba in the other semi-final.

5 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Kenya schools football semi-finals compete for regional East Africa slots

    Kenya's secondary school football semi-finals are underway, with four teams—Menengai, Kakamega School, St Mary's Yala, and Takaba—competing for spots in tomorrow's final and tickets to the regional FEASSA tournament in Morogoro, Tanzania. Menengai faces Kakamega School at 11 am, while St Mary's Yala plays Takaba in the other semi-final.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kakamega, Menengai advance to football semis at KSSSA Games

    Twelve-time champions Kakamega High School and Menengai High School have qualified for the football semi-finals at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games in Thika, with Kakamega sweeping Group B on nine points and Menengai advancing via a head-to-head tie-breaker rule after Tenwek High School were disqualified over age-cheating allegations.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Kakamega High wins 4–0; Highway loses to Menengai

    At the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two Games, Kakamega High defeated Tumaini Boys 4–0 in boys' football, with goals from Julius Ochieng, Macline Adika, Daniel Ombati, and Bradley Mulamba. Defending champions Highway Secondary School lost 1–0 to Menengai High School in another pool match.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Highway football team warned against underestimating underdogs

    Assistant coach Fred Abuga has warned Highway Secondary School's football team not to be complacent as they seek to reclaim the national title at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two Games in Thika, cautioning that unfamiliar teams at the nationals pose a tactical danger.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. University of Nairobi mourns former Chancellor Dr Vijoo Rattansi

    The University of Nairobi has announced the death of its former Chancellor, Dr Vijoo Rattansi, who served as the institution's fifth Chancellor from 2013 to 2023 and was its first female Chancellor. During her tenure, she worked to expand access to higher education, strengthen academic excellence, and champion scholarships for disadvantaged students.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Highway retains Nairobi football crown after penalty shootout

    Highway Secondary School defeated Upper Hill 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to win the KSSSA Nairobi Regional Games final, securing their third consecutive regional title and a place at the national championships in Thika.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Highway Secondary retain Nairobi regional football title

    Highway Secondary School defended their Nairobi regional football championship, defeating Upper Hill 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the KSSSA Nairobi Regional Games final on Sunday. The victory secures Highway a third consecutive regional title and a place at the KSSSA National Games in July-August at M-Pesa Academy in Thika.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Highway Secondary advances to Nairobi regional football final

    Highway Secondary School's football team defeated Starehe Boys 1-0 in a semi-final match of the Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Sports Association games, with Bob Sam Onyango scoring in the first half to book the defending champions a place in the regional title final.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. External influences and poor communication blamed for school unrest

    Education stakeholders in Nairobi have attributed recent secondary school unrest to external influences, poor communication between learners and school administrations, congestion in boarding facilities, and challenging living conditions. The Nairobi County Director of Education said authorities are engaging with learners to restore calm and encourage them to remain in school ahead of the mid-term break.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Aroko and Okidi win SportPesa League February monthly awards

    Kariobangi Sharks' 18-year-old Humphrey Aroko was named player of the month, while Peter Okidi won manager of the month after leading his former team to four wins without conceding a goal in February.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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