- Malava Boys High School will remain Western Region boys’ volleyball champions after the jury dismissed Chesamisi Boys’ appeal.
- The jury ruled that the protest lacked sufficient evidence to overturn the regional final result.
- Chesamisi Boys have escalated the matter to the Supreme Jury, whose decision is now awaited.
Former national champions Malava Boys High School have received a major boost after the jury handling a protest filed by Chesamisi Boys High School dismissed the case and upheld the results of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Western Region boys’ volleyball final.
The dispute arose after Malava Boys defeated Chesamisi Boys 3-0 in the regional final played at Bungoma High School to secure qualification for the National Secondary Schools Games scheduled for Thika.
According to the jury’s verdict, the appeal was dismissed after it was determined that insufficient evidence had been presented to support the claims raised by Chesamisi Boys.
The ruling means the final result remains valid, with Malava Boys retaining their qualification for the national championships.
Case heads to Supreme Jury
However, the matter appears far from over.
Chesamisi Boys have reportedly escalated the case by lodging an appeal before the Supreme Jury, seeking a review of the decision.
The latest development adds another chapter to what has become one of the most talked-about disputes in this year’s KSSSA competitions.
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As regional sports authorities await the Supreme Jury’s determination, Malava Boys remain the provisional Western Region representatives for the National Secondary Schools Games.
The Supreme Jury’s decision is now eagerly awaited by players, officials and volleyball fans across the region, with the outcome expected to bring closure to the controversy surrounding the Western Region final.
By Andrew Kakhame
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