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Kakamega High School

Kakamega High School — secondary school in western Kenya that competes in rugby and football, serving over 3,000 students.

2026-05-292026-07-21

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeStudents and staff at Kakamega High School are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the renovation of the school’s dispensary by Kenya Power Foundation.

    Kakamega High School dispensary reopens after Sh1m uplift
  3. Citizen Digital

    ocal leaders. ‎According to Mutimba, schools in Kakamega have created an environment that allows talented players to develop and compete consistently at the highest level, giving them an advantage over many other schools in the region. ‎His remarks come after Kakamega High School

    ‎School Games: Mutimba credits Kakamega's football rise to talent investment
  4. Citizen Digital

    The disqualification occurred after Kakamega High lodged a complaint with the Kakamega County Director of Education's office; the case was then taken to education quality assurance officers.

    KSSSA: Kakamega County deny links to Butere Boys disqualification
  5. Citizen Digital

    School Games: Kakamega High eye Rugby 15s regional glory By Godfrey Ashiali July 06, 2026 01:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kakamega High School rugby team in action against Dagoretti Boys in a past mat

    School Games: Kakamega High eye Rugby 15s regional glory
  6. Citizen Digital

    School Games: Kakamega High eye Rugby 15s regional glory By Godfrey Ashiali July 06, 2026 01:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kakamega High School rugby team in action against Dagoretti Boys in a past mat

    School Games: Kakamega High eye Rugby 15s regional glory
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    da June 09, 2026 08:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's side Shujaa in action against Canada in 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, February 14, 2026 Audio By Vocalize Kakamega High School

    Wamanga tips Shujaa to bounce back after disappointing season
  9. Capital News

    Meanwhile, Kakamega High School also ordered parents and guardians to collect their sons from the institution on Saturday morning.

    Kisumu Girls, Kakamega High Release Students as School Unrest Spreads
  10. The Standard

    Kakamega High School, a national school with a student population of more than 2,000, becomes the latest learning institution to be affected by suspected arson incidents that have recently been reported in schools across the country.

    Kakamega High School closed indefinitely after dormitory fire
  11. May 2026
  12. The Standard

    A burning dormitory at Kakamega High School that hosts over 500 students, November 6, 2021.

    Recurring dorm fires reveal years of safety failures

Yesterday

  1. Kakamega High dispensary reopens after Sh1.1m renovation

    Kenya Power Foundation has completed a Sh1.1 million renovation of Kakamega High School's dispensary, transforming it into a modern facility to serve more than 3,000 students, about 200 teachers and over 100 non-teaching staff.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Kakamega's school football dominance rooted in talent investment

    Bukembe Boys High School football coach George Mutimba attributes Kakamega County's continued dominance in school games football to sustained investment in nurturing young talent and backing from local leaders. Kakamega High School and Bishop Njenga Girls High School recently won the Western Region Secondary School Games to qualify for nationals.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. KSSSA Kakamega denies role in Butere Boys disqualification

    The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Kakamega County branch chairman has denied involvement in Butere Boys' disqualification as Western region football champions following irregularities claims after they beat Musingu High 7-6 on penalties in the final. He clarified that appeals are handled by the county director of education through Quality Assurance Officers who investigate and bring findings to KSSSA.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Kakamega High targets FEASSSA rugby 15s title

    Western Kenya KSSSA rugby 15s champions Kakamega High are aiming to win the East Africa FEASSSA title, according to head coach Amos Wamanga, who said the team is focused and well-prepared despite competition from top teams in Kenya and Uganda.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kakamega High aims for FEASSSA rugby title after nationals setback

    Kakamega High School, KSSSA Western rugby 15s champions, are targeting the FEASSSA title. Coach Amos Wamanga said the team is focused on delivering at the East Africa championship after what he described as an ambush at the Nationals.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Opinion: boarding schools persist despite colonial roots, poor conditions

    A Standard opinion piece argues that Kenya's boarding schools, rooted in colonial practice, persist because parents use them as "forced relocation camps" to outsource child-rearing, despite dormitories being overcrowded, poorly ventilated, and inadequately resourced.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kakamega High coach backs Shujaa for World Sevens promotion bid

    Kakamega High School rugby head coach Wamanga backed Kenya's sevens team Shujaa to bounce back stronger next season after failing to secure promotion to the World Sevens Series for the third consecutive year. Despite winning only 5 games out of 15 across three tournaments in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux, Wamanga said the young squad will earn promotion if they remain together.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Kisumu Girls, Kakamega High release students amid school unrest

    Two national schools directed parents to collect their children on Saturday morning following intelligence reports and heightened surveillance. The releases come amid growing cases of student unrest reported across schools in the country.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. Kakamega High School closed after dormitory fire on Friday

    A fire broke out at Kakamega High School dormitory at around 8:00 pm on Friday while students were in class. The school has been closed indefinitely and students sent home as police investigate the cause; no injuries were reported, though property of unknown value was destroyed.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls kills 16 students

    A fire at Utumishi Girls dormitory claimed the lives of 16 students, highlighting a pattern of recurring dormitory fires and safety failures that has persisted for nearly three decades.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

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