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Mpesa Foundation Academy

Also known as: Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika

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

2026-06-062026-09-19

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA mini 'mashemeji-derby' is in the offing today at 12pm at the Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika when Kakamega School face off with St Mary’s Yala in the boys’ football final of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools national Term Two games.

    Clash of titans as Kakamega and St Mary's Yala book finals date
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNew volleyball champions will be crowned today when curtains fall on the 2026 National Term Two games at the Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

    Kwanthanze dethroned as Kesogon and Soweto close in on national title
  4. The Standard

    hop Sulumeti Girls in last year's East Africa games in Kakamega. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] There will be no love lost when familiar foes Kwanthanze and Kesogon lock horns in the semi-finals of girls’ volleyball at the National Term Two games today at the Mpesa Foundation Academy

    School games: Kwanthanze and Kesogon renew rivalry
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. July 2026
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
Sport

Kakamega and St Mary's Yala meet in schools football final

The News

Kakamega School and St Mary's Yala have booked a finals date in the boys' football final of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools national Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. Kakamega beat Menengai 2-1 in extra time in their semi-final, while St Mary's Yala defeated Takaba Mixed 2-0 to advance to the match, with the winner earning a spot for the 2026 FEASSA games in Tanzania.

6 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kakamega and St Mary's Yala meet in schools football final

    Kakamega School and St Mary's Yala have booked a finals date in the boys' football final of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools national Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. Kakamega beat Menengai 2-1 in extra time in their semi-final, while St Mary's Yala defeated Takaba Mixed 2-0 to advance to the match, with the winner earning a spot for the 2026 FEASSA games in Tanzania.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kesogon, Soweto, Chepsaita advance to National Term Two volleyball finals

    Last year's champions Kwanthanze were eliminated as Kesogon defeated them 3-0 in the girls' semifinal. Today's finals at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika will see Kesogon face Soweto Academy in the girls' match, while ACK Chepsaita takes on Chesamisi Boys in the boys' final.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Kwanthanze, Kesogon meet in National Term Two volleyball semi-finals

    Defending champions Kwanthanze and unbeaten Kesogon will face off in the girls' volleyball semi-finals at the National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. St Martha's Mwitoti, also unbeaten, will play Soweto Academy in the other semi-final.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  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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