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Agai Mixed Secondary School’s appeal against its disqualification and ban from the Kisumu County school games is set to be determined today July 6, bringing to an end weeks of uncertainty surrounding the county’s second representative to the 2026 regional championships.
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The jury is expected to make its decision today, a ruling that will determine whether Agai Mixed regains its place in the competition or whether Kisumu Boys retains the county ticket.
Agai Mixed Secondary School’s appeal against its disqualification and ban from the Kisumu County school games is set to be determined today July 6, bringing to an end weeks of uncertainty surrounding the county’s second representative to the 2026 regional championships.
The Green Cardinals challenged the disciplinary action that saw them barred from competition, arguing that the decision was unfair and should be overturned. Their appeal has sparked intense debate among school sports fans, officials, coaches and players across the county.
An earlier ruling gave Kisumu Boys High School the green light to represent Kisumu County as the second team at the regional games. However, Agai’s appeal prompted a fresh review of the matter, leading to the appointment of a reconstituted jury to hear the case and deliver a final verdict.
The jury is expected to make its decision today, a ruling that will determine whether Agai Mixed regains its place in the competition or whether Kisumu Boys retains the county ticket.
Supporters of Agai remain optimistic that the appeal will succeed, paving the way for the Green Cardinals to advance to the regional stage. They argue that the team earned its place on merit and deserves the opportunity to compete.
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Meanwhile, Kisumu Boys supporters maintain that the previous ruling should stand. They believe the City Boys should proceed to the regional championships after being cleared by the earlier decision and having spent weeks preparing for the next phase of competition.
Beyond determining which team will represent Kisumu County, the verdict is expected to have wider implications for the management of disputes and disciplinary cases in school sports.
The case has highlighted the importance of due process, fairness, and transparency in handling competitions involving student-athletes.
As both schools await the outcome, stakeholders have called for calm and respect for the decision, regardless of the result. The hope among many is that the final ruling will bring closure to the dispute and allow attention to return to the field of play.
By the end of the day, Kisumu county is expected to know the identity of its second representative to the 2026 regional championships.
By Antony Ogada
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