Butula Boys’ High School will host the 3rd edition of the Western Hawks Open Tournament, a major multi-sport event expected to draw schools and clubs from across Western Kenya, from Saturday, January 31 to Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The two-day tournament, organised by the school’s Games Department, will begin at 8.00 a.m. on both days at the school grounds. It has steadily grown into a key sporting fixture, attracting senior schools, junior schools, colleges and club teams.
Organisers say the competition is aimed at nurturing talent, promoting sportsmanship and strengthening inter-school relations, while offering young athletes a competitive platform to showcase their abilities.
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This year’s edition will feature a wide range of disciplines for boys, girls and junior school categories. These include Rugby 15s for boys, Rugby 7s for girls and junior school boys, soccer, volleyball, handball, basketball (5×5), hockey, netball and racquet games.
Participation fees have been set at Ksh2,500 for each senior school, college or club team, while junior school teams will pay Ksh1,500. Players taking part in racquet games will be charged Ksh400 each.
Teams have been advised to carry packed lunch, with accommodation available on prior arrangement at Ksh400 per student per day.
The organisers have called on all interested schools and teams to confirm their participation by contacting the tournament coordinators, as the Western Hawks Open Tournament continues to reinforce Butula Boys’ High School’s commitment to holistic education through sports.
By our reporter
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