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Maseno School

Secondary school in Kisumu County competing in Nyanza Region sports tournaments and hosting President Ruto's 120th anniversary visit.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Defending champions Agai also remain a dangerous side despite losing the Kisumu County title to Maseno School this year.

    Divine derby awaits in Nyanza as Our Lady of Mercy face St Mary's
  3. The Standard

    The deceased identified as Passy Juma Odhiambo, 17, a student of Maseno School in Kisumu County, died at Mawego National Polytechnic in Rachuonyo North Sub-county.The student who is a son of a police officer, reportedly turned the gun on himself after his mother took away his mob

    Shock as Form Four student shoots himself dead with his father's gun
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSt Mary’s School, Yala, and Maseno School were crowned Siaya and Kisumu County football champions, respectively, after winning their rescheduled finals played away from their home counties due to security concerns.

    Yala and Maseno crowned football champs
  5. The Standard

    They then underlined their title credentials by beating former champions Maseno School 21-5 to finish top of their group.Nyabondo continued their impressive run in the knockout stage, overcoming Kisumu Day 12-5 in the semi-finals before completing their dream campaign against Oti

    School Games: Nyabondo and Sigoti Complex crowned Kisumu County rugby sevens champions
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls will be seeking to dominate football, basketball and rugby when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School in Ahero.

    School games: Kisumu Boys, Maseno and Nyakach Girls eye Kisumu County titles
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    The President placed Thika High among Kenya's historic institutions, noting that he recently participated in marking centenaries at Alliance and Kapsabet Boys high schools, and 120 years at Maseno School.

    President Ruto defends CBE, reveals plans to recruit 20,000 teachers
  9. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto pledges to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School By PCS May 09, 2026 03:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks at Maseno School on May 9, 2026.

    President Ruto pledges to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School
  10. Capital News

    Speaking during the 120th anniversary celebrations of Maseno School, the President urged Kenyans not to be swayed by what he termed “pessimists” who only focus on negative narratives.

    Ruto Dismisses Education Crisis Claim, cites 100,000 teachers and built 23,000 classrooms in 3 years.
  11. Citizen Digital

    Maseno School unveils Ksh.2 billion redevelopment plan ahead of 120-year celebrations By Emily Chebet May 08, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize As Maseno School marks 120 years on

    Maseno School unveils Ksh.2 billion redevelopment plan ahead of 120-year celebrations
Sport

FKF U15 scouting program enters final phase for international tournaments

The News

The Football Kenya Federation's nationwide U15 talent identification program has reached its final phase after scouting over 1,000 players across the country over eight months. Eighty players (40 boys and 40 girls) will attend a national residential camp at Kabarak, from which final squads will be selected to represent Kenya at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2026 and the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.

14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. FKF U15 scouting program enters final phase for international tournaments

    The Football Kenya Federation's nationwide U15 talent identification program has reached its final phase after scouting over 1,000 players across the country over eight months. Eighty players (40 boys and 40 girls) will attend a national residential camp at Kabarak, from which final squads will be selected to represent Kenya at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2026 and the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. St Mary's Yala seek national title after unbeaten regional campaign

    St Mary's School Yala, the Nyanza Region football boys' champions, will make their national debut at the 2026 KSSSA National Games in Thika next month after completing a regional campaign without a loss. Yala won the regional final 1-0 over Kisumu Boys after previous champions Agai High School were eliminated at the county stage for fielding ineligible players.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. St Mary's Yala seek first national football title at KSSSA finals

    St Mary's School Yala, Nyanza Region football champions, will make their national debut at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games next month in Thika after completing an unbeaten regional campaign with a 1-0 final victory over Kisumu Boys.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Yala, Maseno advance to Nyanza school football semifinals

    St Mary's School Yala and Maseno School have reached the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two boys' football semifinals. Yala finished second in their group with four points before advancing; they will face Group A winners Maseno, while Kisumu Boys (Group B winners) will play Gendia.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. St Mary's Yala, Kisumu Boys meet in Nyanza school football final

    St Mary's School Yala beat Maseno School 1-0 in a semifinal to reach the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School football boys final, where they will face Kisumu Boys on Saturday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. The two teams drew 0-0 in their preliminary round group final and previously met in the regional semifinals, with Kisumu Boys winning on penalties.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. East Africa champions Ng'iya exit Nyanza region basketball

    Defending East Africa basketball 3x3 champions Ng'iya Girls lost to Barchando Girls 10-8 in the quarterfinals of the Nyanza Region Secondary School games in Homa Bay. Barchando and Asumbi advanced to the semifinals, with the top two teams set to qualify for the KSSSA national games.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. St Mary's Yala holds Ringa 1-1 in Nyanza Region boys football

    St Mary's School Yala rallied from a goal down to draw 1-1 with hosts Our Lady of Mercy Ringa Boys in a Group B match at Raila Odinga Stadium. The result leaves both teams on one point each, with Kisumu Boys leading the group on three points.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Masara Boys, Yala, Aluor Girls reach Nyanza volleyball semifinals

    Migori County champions Masara Boys and Siaya County champions St Mary's School Yala qualified for the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School volleyball semifinals after winning their opening matches at Homa Bay High School. Aluor Girls also booked a semifinal spot in girls' volleyball.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Nyanza secondary school football tournament starts with defending champs disqualified

    The 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two Games begin Wednesday in Homa Bay, with defending champions Agai High School disqualified following a successful appeal by Kisumu Boys, who will now compete for the regional title.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Nyanza Region secondary school basketball 3x3 games begin next week

    Defending regional champions Ng'iya Girls and St Mary's School Yala will compete in the Term Two Games at Homa Bay High School. Ng'iya Girls, also East Africa secondary school basketball 3x3 champions, aim to defend their Nyanza title and qualify for the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association National Games.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Nyanza derby: Our Lady of Mercy face St Mary's at regional games

    Our Lady of Mercy Ringa Boys and St Mary's School Yala, two faith-named Nyanza football giants, will renew their rivalry in what is expected to be the biggest fixture of the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary Schools Association Term Two Games, set to kick off next week and running from July 7 to July 11 across six counties.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Form Four student kills himself with father's gun in Homa Bay

    A 17-year-old student of Maseno School in Kisumu County shot himself dead in Homa Bay County after his mother confiscated his mobile phone due to declining academic performance. Police say he accessed his father's pistol while the officer was in the bathroom and took his own life outside a polytechnic in Rachuonyo North Sub-county.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Yala and Maseno crowned Siaya and Kisumu football champions

    St Mary's School, Yala, and Maseno School won the Siaya and Kisumu County boys' football titles respectively, with Yala defeating Nyabondo 3-0 in a final moved to Maseno School grounds due to security concerns from crowd trouble on Thursday.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Nyabondo High School wins Kisumu County rugby sevens title

    St Joseph's Nyabondo High School ended a 15-year wait for the Kisumu County rugby sevens championship, defeating defending champions Otieno Oyoo 10-7 in the finals at Ahero. The unbeaten Nyabondo side will represent the county at the Nyanza Regional games alongside runners-up Otieno Oyoo.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kisumu County secondary school games begin in three sports

    Kisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls are among contenders seeking titles when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School in Ahero, featuring football, basketball and rugby. Kisumu Boys will compete for the football boys' title after defending champions Kisumu Day were disqualified for fielding ineligible players.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. President Ruto plans to recruit 20,000 teachers, defends CBE

    President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. President Ruto pledges 40 modern classrooms for Maseno School

    President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto defends education record, dismisses crisis claims

    President William Ruto defended his administration's education record at Maseno School's 120th anniversary, citing the hiring of 100,000 teachers and construction of 23,000 classrooms in three years. He dismissed criticism as coming from "pessimists" and called for responsible leadership and national unity.

    9 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 8 May

  1. Maseno School launches Ksh.2 billion plan for modernisation

    Maseno School, marking 120 years, has unveiled a Ksh.2 billion redevelopment masterplan including new classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities, student accommodation and digital learning spaces, with old boys and friends rallying behind the initiative.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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