- The exercise is designed to confirm the credentials of all student‑athletes registered by participating schools
- This year’s verification has received a major boost through the adoption of the KSSSA Players’ Online Portal, a digital platform that has transformed player registration and validation
- The eligibility exercise marks the final hurdle before the country’s finest secondary school athletes converge in Thika to battle for national honours
The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) has intensified preparations for the 2026 KCB Group National Term Two Games by rolling out a nationwide player eligibility verification exercise. The championships are set to kick off on August 2 at the MPesa Foundation Academy in Thika.
The scrutiny exercise is designed to confirm the credentials of all student‑athletes registered by participating schools, ensuring that only eligible players take part in the national showpiece. KSSSA officials said the process is critical to safeguarding fairness and integrity in school sports, with the final eligibility report guiding disciplinary or administrative action where irregularities are detected.
This year’s verification has received a major boost through the adoption of the KSSSA Players’ Online Portal, a digital platform that has transformed player registration and validation. The system has enhanced transparency, reduced cases of ineligible players, and strengthened confidence in the management of school competitions.
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The national games, regarded as one of the most competitive events on the secondary school sports calendar, will feature football, volleyball, basketball, hockey, rugby, handball and racquet games. Teams across the country are already fine‑tuning their preparations as anticipation builds for the showdown.
KSSSA reiterated its commitment to protecting the credibility of the championships, stressing that every learner who takes to the field must legitimately earn the opportunity to represent their school. Officials said the eligibility exercise marks the final hurdle before the country’s finest secondary school athletes converge in Thika to battle for national honours and qualification for regional competitions.
As anticipation builds for the national games, KSSSA aims to deliver a transparent, credible and competitive tournament that reflects the true spirit of school sports.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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