As the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One games get underway in Kisumu County, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has issued a stern warning to schools and coaches regarding player eligibility.
Nelson Sifuna, Head of the Directorate of Field Coordination and Co-Curricular Activities, while addressing team managers ahead of the competitions in Kisumu County, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to rooting out cases of ineligible players in school sports.
He emphasized that any violations would attract strict disciplinary measures.
“All coaches and team managers must uphold integrity in sports. Any attempts to flout the rules or field ineligible players will not be tolerated,” Sifuna stated.
He noted that the ministry is determined to ensure a fair and competitive environment for all participants.
The crackdown comes after reports that some schools had been including players who did not meet the eligibility criteria for the upcoming games.
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Sifuna highlighted that safeguarding the credibility of school competitions is a priority and urged all stakeholders to act responsibly.
The KSSSA Term One games, which draw teams from across the country, are a key platform for nurturing talent and promoting sportsmanship among students.
With this renewed enforcement of eligibility rules, the ministry hopes to maintain fairness while encouraging healthy competition.
Team managers and coaches have been reminded to verify all player documentation before participation and to report any suspicious cases to the relevant authorities.
The ministry also reassured that it will provide guidance and support to ensure compliance and protect the integrity of school sports.
The message is clear: only eligible players will be allowed to compete and any attempts to compromise the rules will be met with penalties.
This move underscores the Ministry’s ongoing effort to professionalize and uphold high standards in school athletics.
By Odoyo Miranda
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