- Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has hosted Bungoma’s champion school teams to a luncheon in Nairobi following their triumphs at the East African Championships in Morogoro.
- Chesamisi Boys, Friends School Kamusinga and Moi Girls Kamusinga have been honoured as national champions in volleyball, hockey/basketball and handball respectively.
- Barasa has also cleared Sh1 million in outstanding school fees for some of the student athletes
Bungoma’s school sporting giants have received a major boost after their outstanding performances at the East African Championships in Morogoro, Tanzania.
The county’s young champions were on Monday hosted to a luncheon in Nairobi by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who hailed them for flying the county’s flag high on the regional stage. Among the teams honoured were Chesamisi Boys, the national volleyball champions; Friends School Kamusinga, national hockey and basketball champions; and Moi Girls Kamusinga, the national handball champions.
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The teams’ success at the East African Championships has further cemented Bungoma’s reputation as a powerhouse in school sports, with the institutions continuing to produce competitive sides across different disciplines. In a major gesture to support the young athletes, Barasa settled KSh1 million in outstanding school fees for some of the students, providing relief to the beneficiaries and their families.
The legislator congratulated the teams for their discipline, hard work and determination, describing their achievements as a source of pride for Bungoma. The recognition is expected to motivate the students to pursue greater success in future competitions while inspiring other schools across the county to invest in sporting talent.
Bungoma’s dominance in volleyball, hockey, basketball and handball has placed the county firmly among Kenya’s leading school sports regions, with its teams increasingly making an impact beyond the national arena.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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