Tala High School in Machakos County, is beaming with pride after one of its students, Loyangu Lemerketo, secured qualification to represent Kenya at the upcoming African Games in Algeria.
Lemerketo, who has been a standout performer in Javelin, rose to national attention after clinching victory at the Kenya Secondary Schools National Championships with a throw of 57.85 meters.
He went on to shine at the East Africa Secondary Schools Games recently finished in Kakamega, where he threw 56.46 meters, winning securing a ticket to the continental stage.
His coach, Daniel Mbai Muthiani, could not hide his excitement, describing Lemerketo’s journey as one built on sheer hard work and discipline.
“This is the boy who captured the attention of the country after qualifying for the East Africa Games, and now he has gone even further to qualify for the African Games,”Muthiani told Education News.
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“ It has taken a lot of hard work, discipline, and determination to reach this level, moving through zonals, sub-county, county, regional, national, and now continental championships. I am a very proud coach today,” he added.
The Principal of Tala High School, Dickson Muasya, hailed Lemerketo’s achievement as a historic moment for the school, which was recently elevated to national school status.
“Loyangu has not only made Tala High School proud but has also put Machakos County and the entire country on the athletics map. His story is an inspiration to other students that with determination, they too can rise to great heights. We will continue to support him fully as he prepares to represent Kenya in the Africa games,” said Muasya.
By Agnes Orang’o
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