The 2025 Schools Term Two National Games wrapped up in style on Saturday, August 2025, attracting thousands of enthusiastic spectators who turned up to enjoy thrilling finals in multiple sports categories.
Hosted at Kakamega High School grounds and the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County, this year’s edition stood out as one of the most energetic and well-attended in recent memory.
The week-long event, which began in the last week of July, saw outstanding performances from schools across the country, with finalists in each discipline earning a spot to represent Kenya in the upcoming FEASSA (East Africa Secondary School Games) set to be hosted this month in Kakamega County.
The tension briefly soared during the girls’ football final between Madira Girls and Butere. This is after teargas canisters incident briefly disrupted the encounter as police battled the fans.
The game was eventually ended safely, and the spirit of sportsmanship prevailed throughout the week.
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St. Joseph’s Kitale and Musingu High School football game brought the Stadium in Mumias to a standstill, with fans packing the venue beyond capacity.
Shadrack Kiboi’s second-half header earned JOBO a historic 1–0 win, marking their maiden national title.
Butere Girls defended their title soccer final, successfully with a 1–0 win over Madira Girls.
The goal came in the first half through Metrine Kitiavi, ensuring Butere retained the national crown for a record third consecutive year.
The Ministry of Education’s Field Coordinator, Nelson M. Sifuna, and other dignitaries, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senator Boni Khalwale, were in attendance to witness the culmination of talent, discipline, and national unity that school sports continue to inspire.
Attention turns to the FEASSA Games, where Kenya’s best schools will now take on regional giants from East Africa—this time, on home soil.
Full List of 2025 National Champions by Discipline
Football (Soccer)
- Boys: St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale (JOBO) – Rift Valley (First-ever national title)
- Girls: Butere Girls High School – Western (Third consecutive title)
Volleyball
- Boys: Cheptil High School – Rift Valley
- Girls: Kwanthanze High School – Eastern
Basketball
- Boys: Sigalame High School – Western
- Girls: Buruburu Girls – Nairobi
Rugby Sevens
- Boys: St. Peter’s Mumias – Western
- Girls: Kinale Girls High School – Central (First-ever national title)
Netball
- Girls: Oyugi Ogango Girls – Nyanza
By Joseph Mambili
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