Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya flagged off six secondary school teams to the East Africa Secondary School Games on Friday, August 8, 2025, pledging greater county investment in sports development.
Speaking during a send-off ceremony at Kitale Club, Natembeya commended the students for their discipline and performance, which earned them a place at the regional championships set for next week in Kakamega. He said the county had fully facilitated the teams’ travel and accommodation and would continue to fund grassroots sports.
“You are not just going to play for your schools, you carry the pride and spirit of the whole of Trans Nzoia. Play with honour, and return with more glory,” Natembeya told the teams.
He urged leaders to keep politics out of school competitions, warning that politicising sports risked dividing young people.
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The governor also highlighted the economic potential of Trans Nzoia. citing professional footballers from St. Anthony’s Boys High School who have built successful careers. “Some of them earn more than the president because someone believed in their skill,” he said.
County sports officials echoed his remarks. Chief Officer for Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism Jane Wachwenge urged the students to compete with passion and respect.
Education CECM Janerose Mutama reminded them that they would be representing Trans Nzoia to the entire East African region. At the same time, County Secretary Truphosa Amere praised the performance of the girls’ teams and called for increased support for female athletes.
Kenya Secondary School Sports Association County Secretary Martin Mulambula thanked the county government for its financial support and hospitality, saying the players were motivated to deliver strong results.
The six schools travelling to Kakamega are St. Joseph’s Boys National School, St. Joseph’s Girls High School, Friends’ School Bwake, Kesogon High School, St. Monica Girls High School, and St. Anthony’s Boys High School. They will compete in disciplines including soccer, basketball, table tennis, lawn tennis, netball, handball, hockey, rugby, volleyball and badminton.
The East Africa Secondary School Games will bring together top student athletes from across the region in what is expected to be a highly competitive championship.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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