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Soweto Academy

Soweto Academy — Nairobi girls' volleyball champions seeking their first national KSSSA title, competing at 2026 East Africa regional games in Tanzania.

2026-06-222026-09-18

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Kenya will also be represented by national volleyball champions Kesogon Girls, alongside Soweto Academy and Mwitoti Secondary School, while Chesamis Boys, Matiliku Secondary School and Chepsaita Secondary School lead the boys' campaign.

    EADB pumps Ksh.11.6 million into East Africa School Games
  3. The Standard

    The going has been tough for national boys' champions Chesamisi and Soweto Academy, whose campaigns now hang in the balance, whereas Matiliku Boys have already exited the race after suffering three straight defeats.

    Kenyan girls and boys chase second volleyball wins
  4. The Standard

    In Group B, St Martha’s Mwitoti edged out compatriots Soweto Academy 3-2 to avenge their national semi-finals defeat and register their first win.

    No surprises as national champions Kesogon, Chesamisi shine in Morogoro
  5. The Standard

    Kwanthanze’s absence paves the way for a fierce new succession battle as the spotlight shifts to 2024 East Africa winners Kesogon Mixed Senior School, who are now the national queens following their outstanding display.Kesogon, Soweto Academy and bronze medallists St Martha’s Mwi

    Kenyan trio eye vacant girls' East Africa volleyball throne
  6. The Standard

    Kesogon will today face off with familiar foes Soweto Academy in the girls' final, whereas newcomers ACK Chepsaita and Chesamisi Boys Senior School will battle for the boys’ crown.After two years of playing second fiddle, it was sweet revenge for Kesogon as they ended Kwanthanze’

    Kwanthanze dethroned as Kesogon and Soweto close in on national title
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kesogon dethroned bitter rivals Kwanthanze in straight sets to book their final ticket, where they will meet Soweto Academy.

    Kakamega High, St. Mary’s Yala set for 'Mini-Mashemeji Derby' national final
  8. The Standard

    St Martha’s Mwitoti, who stunned Kwanthanze in their opener, will face off with Nairobi’s Soweto Academy in the other semi-final match.

    School games: Kwanthanze and Kesogon renew rivalry
  9. The Standard

    In the girls' competition, Kesogon dethroned defending champions Kwanthanze in straight sets to qualify for the final, where they will face Soweto Academy.

    Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final
  10. The Standard

    In the girls’ title hunt, former national and East Africa champions Kesogon Mixed Senior School from Rift Valley advanced to the semi-finals after beating perennial rivals Soweto Academy in their second Group A match.Kesogon, who are looking to reclaim the title they lost to Kwan

    School games: Chesamisi and Matiliku cruise to nationals semis
  11. 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

Monday 17 August

  1. EADB funds 23rd East Africa Secondary School Games

    The East African Development Bank has injected Ksh.11.6 million into the 23rd FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, which features 413 teams and 5,548 participants competing in 51 sporting disciplines. The bank said the support aims to invest in young talent and promote healthy lifestyles and character development across the region.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan volleyball teams seek second wins at regional games

    Kesogon Mixed Senior School and St Martha's Mwitoti will pursue second victories in the 2026 East Africa regional games in Morogoro, Tanzania, while national boys' champions Chesamisi and Soweto Academy face uphill battles after early losses.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 14 August

  1. Kesogon, Chesamisi win opening matches at East Africa games

    National volleyball champions Kesogon Mixed Senior School and Chesamisi Boys won their opening matches on day one of the 2026 East Africa games at Morogoro Teachers Training College. Kesogon defeated Lumala Secondary School 25-3, 25-7, 25-12, while Chesamisi progressed in the boys' tournament.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenyan schools compete for East Africa girls volleyball title

    Three Kenyan schools — Kesogon Mixed, Soweto Academy, and St Martha's Mwitoti — compete in the FEASSA games in Tanzania, seeking to keep the regional girls volleyball title on Kenyan soil following Kwanthanze's fourth-place national finish and absence from the tournament.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. 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. Kakamega High, St. Mary's Yala advance to KSSSA football final

    Kakamega High School defeated Menengai High 2-1 in the semi-final, while St. Mary's School Yala beat Takaba 2-0, setting up a national final between the two schools.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

  3. Kakamega and St. Mary's Yala contest KSSSA football final

    Kakamega High School and St. Mary's School Yala have qualified for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games football final in Thika. The matchup, dubbed the "school Mashemeji Derby," features two of Kenya's most successful football programmes competing after dominant group stage campaigns.

    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. 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.

    3 August 2026 · 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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