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Soweto Academy

Soweto Academy — Nairobi Region girls' volleyball champions seeking their first national title since 2016 consistent participation.

2026-06-222026-08-04

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The champions responded in style with a straight-sets 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-16) victory over Kahuro Girls to revive their title defence.Kesogon Secondary School also secured a convincing 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-19) victory over Soweto Academy, while Aluor School defeated Mwanambeyu

    Kakamega High impress as unlucky Highway stumble at KSSSA games
  3. The Standard

    In Group B, Soweto Academy saw off Mwanambeyu 3-0 (25-8, 25-4, 25-15), whereas Kesogon dismissed St Cecilia Aluor in straight sets of 25-20, 27-25 and 25-16.

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

    Audio By VocalizeAfter featuring at all national games since 2016, Nairobi Region girls’ volleyball champions Soweto Academy are hoping that their eight years of consistency will count for something this year.

    Nairobi champions keen to end their long wait for national glory
  6. Citizen Digital

    Photo Kevin Otenga/Citizen Digital Soweto Academy and Ruthimitu Secondary School on Sunday defended their regional volleyball titles in the girls' and boys' categories after edging Brown Hill Secondary School and Hospital Hill High School in jaw-dropping final clashes of the Keny

    School Games: Soweto, Ruthimitu stun rivals to defend Nairobi Region volleyball titles
  7. Citizen Digital

    Our aim is to qualify for the East Africa Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, and bring the title home." In the girls' football final, Raila Education Centre comfortably defeated Soweto Academy 2-0 to claim the regional title.

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

    In the girls' competitions, Raila Education Centre defeated Soweto Academy 2-0 to claim the regional football title, while Mbagathi Girls cruised to a 24-0 victory over Karen C to lift the Rugby Sevens crown.

    Highway secondary retain Nairobi region football crown
  9. The Standard

    In the girls’ contest, Soweto Academy will clash with Raila Educational Centre (REC) in a Nairobi West affair.

    Champs Highway face off with Upper Hill in Nairobi final
  10. Citizen Digital

    They will now clash for a national slot with Soweto Academy who eliminated Our Lady of Fatima Girls in the semis.

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

    In the girls' title hand, last year’s silver medalists Soweto Academy, who topped Group A, will take on Group B second-place finishers OLOF, while unbeaten Raila Educational Centre (REC) will play Huruma Girls.

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

    In Volleyball, both Ruthimitu Secondary and Soweto Academy are on course to defend their regional titles after stunning Ruaraka and State House Girls in straight sets respectively.

    Olympic, Dagoretti lift Nairobi region’s basketball 3x3 titles

Yesterday

  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.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

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. Soweto, Ruthimitu defend Nairobi Region volleyball titles

    Soweto Academy and Ruthimitu Secondary School won the girls' and boys' regional volleyball titles respectively at the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association Nairobi region school games held at Jamhuri High School, defeating Brown Hill Secondary School and Hospital Hill High School.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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. 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

  2. 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

Friday 10 July

  1. Olympic High School wins Nairobi region basketball 3x3 title

    Olympic High School won the Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Sports Association basketball 3x3 championship, defeating reigning national champions Buruburu Girls 10-5 at Jamhuri High School. This was Olympic's second basketball title in the region this year, following their 5x5 championship in March.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. Highway, Ruthimitu, Soweto eye regional titles at Nairobi games

    Regional sub-region champions Highway Senior School, Ruthimitu and Soweto Academy won their respective sports finals across Nairobi on Saturday and aim to retain their Nairobi Region titles at the Term Two games scheduled for July 8-11 at Jamhuri Senior School.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

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