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Mpesa Foundation Academy

Also known as: Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika

Mpesa Foundation Academy — venue in Thika hosting Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games for volleyball and rugby.

2026-06-062026-08-05

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    ndersen High School celebrate after beating Bukokholi Girls. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Novices Chesamisi Boys Senior School and Matiliku Boys yesterday stormed the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools National Term Two games currently on at the Mpesa Foundation Academy

    School games: Chesamisi and Matiliku cruise to nationals semis
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDebutants to the secondary schools National Term Two games had a field day yesterday as they won as this year’s games got underway at the Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

    Easy does it for newbies as they announce national arrival in style
  4. July 2026
  5. The Standard

    St Joseph’s, or JOGA as they are known within the schools and sports circles, will leave nothing to chance when they face off with 15 other sides in the hunt for the national trophy at the Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.Team coach Daniel Kipkorir said they have worked on areas t

    St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer national and East Africa boys’ rugby 7s champions Upper Hill are keen to exert dominance at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games that begin on Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

    Rugby giants Upper Hill chase national Sevens glory
  7. The Standard

    With the throne sitting vacant, this year’s regional champions are sharpening their spikes and steeling their nerves for an all-out battle that begins on Sunday at the Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

    Epic showdowns await in boys' volleyball
  8. The Standard

    They are among the 16 teams that will be battling for national glory at this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games to be staged from August 2-6 at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.Though this year’s national lineup looks fairly new follo

    Laiser Hill keen to restore fading rugby 7s glory
  9. The Standard

    They are among the eight teams that will be battling for glory at this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games set for August 2 to 6 at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

    Nairobi champions keen to end their long wait for national glory
  10. The Standard

    The two former national winners will have everything to fight for in the high-stakes winner-takes-all duel as they seek the region’s sole ticket to this year’s National Term Two games to be staged from July 28 to August 1 at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

    Champs Highway face off with Upper Hill in Nairobi final
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe battle for tickets to the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games set for July 28 to August 1 at the Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, will hit feverpitch in different parts of the country today.

    Battle for regional glory and tickets to national games gains momentum
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    On the boys' side, John Ndambuki secured the 10–14 gold for MCF in 2:07.62, while Edwin Ropili of Mpesa Foundation Academy claimed the 15 & Over crown in 2:03.67.

    Young athletes light up PIPPSA at Kasarani Stadium
Sport

Chesamisi and Matiliku advance to nationals semifinals

The News

Chesamisi Boys Senior School and Matiliku Boys advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika after securing second consecutive victories in Group B. Chesamisi beat Moi Forces Academy 25-13, 25-10, 25-11, while Matiliku defeated Ruthimitu Mixed 25-22, 25-23, 25-21.

4 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Chesamisi and Matiliku advance to nationals semifinals

    Chesamisi Boys Senior School and Matiliku Boys advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika after securing second consecutive victories in Group B. Chesamisi beat Moi Forces Academy 25-13, 25-10, 25-11, while Matiliku defeated Ruthimitu Mixed 25-22, 25-23, 25-21.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Debutant volleyball teams win opening games at nationals

    Newcomers to Kenya's secondary schools National Term Two volleyball games won their opening matches at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika, with ACK Chepsaita, Chesamisi Boys, Masara Mixed, and Matiliku boys securing straight-set or five-set victories against established opponents.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. St Joseph's Girls bid to reclaim national sevens rugby title

    St Joseph's Girls Senior School Kitale, former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions, are targeting a return to the national title at this year's National Term Two games after losing the regional crown to Itigo Girls. The school won the inaugural national trophy in 2024 and the East Africa title but were dethroned by Kinale Girls last year.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Upper Hill targets national sevens title at KSSSA games

    Upper Hill, the current national rugby 15s champions, are competing in the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two games beginning Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, aiming to excel in rugby sevens with a squad featuring Grade 10 learners including national Under-16 players.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Boys' volleyball: 2026 KSSSA nationals begin Sunday at Thika

    Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two volleyball games begin Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, with the national throne vacant following the elimination of defending champions Cheptil Senior School. Malava Boys Seniors School, 2023 runner-up seeking to reclaim their 2018 title, faces competition from 2023 national winners Ruthimitu Senior School and North Eastern champions Furaha Mixed Senior School.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Laiser Hill rugby academy targets national title at KSSSA games

    Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy finished 10th at last year's nationals and are now competing among 16 teams at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games (August 2–6, Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika), aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 East Africa games in Morogoro, Tanzania.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Soweto Academy aims for first national volleyball title after eight years

    Nairobi Region girls' volleyball champions Soweto Academy, consistent national participants since 2016, are seeking their first KSSSA national title at the August 2–6 games in Thika, having survived regional eliminations that removed most competing teams.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Highway, Upper Hill contest Nairobi boys' football final Sunday

    Nairobi Region boys' football defending champions Highway Senior School will face Upper Hill in a final at Jamhuri Senior School on Sunday, with the winner earning a ticket to this year's National Term Two games. Highway beat Starehe Boys Centre 1-0 and Upper Hill dismissed Olympic 1-0 in semi-finals.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Regional semifinals heat up for Kenya school sports nationals

    Schools across Kenya are competing in regional semifinals today for places at the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two games, set for July 28–August 1 at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. In Nairobi, Highway Senior School faces Starehe Boys Centre and Upper Hill play Olympic in boys' football semis, while Soweto Academy takes on OLOF and unbeaten Raila Educational Centre plays Huruma Girls in girls' competition.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Young athletes showcase talent at PIPPSA championships

    Over 250 young athletes from 14 school teams competed at the Private and International Preparatory Schools Sports Association (PIPPSA) Kenya Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, spanning age categories from Under-7s to 16 & Over. PIPPSA Kenya's organizing secretary said the event serves as a talent development platform, with the organization having organized various sports activities for 10 years.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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