The stage is set for the 2026 KSSSA (Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association) National Term 1 Games in Kisumu County. According to the program of events released by KSSSA Secretary General David Ngugi, the championship kicks off on Saturday 4th April with Referees’ Coordination Clinics. Apart from swimming and athletics referees, all other referees have been asked to report to Kisumu School on Saturday 4th before 8.00am.
The Athletics and Swimming Referees will travel with teams on Sunday April, 5th 2026. Their clinic is slated for Monday April 6th, 2026.
The teams will rest on Monday 6th with the opening ceremony happening on Tuesday at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo. Action will kick off from Tuesday 7th April to Saturday 11th April.
The students will compete in Rugby 15s, Basketball (5×5), Hockey, Handball, Athletics, Cross Country, and Swimming.
Venues
According to Ngugi, Swimming will be held at Aga Khan Educational Centre. While, Athletics, Hepta, Decca and x-country will be staged at Kisumu School.
Rugby 15’s will be held at two venues; Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium Mamboleo and kisumu Polytechnic.
All Basketball and Handball matches will be played in Kisumu Polytechnic.
Venues:
1. Swimming- Aga Khan Educational Centre.
2. Athletics, Hepta, Decca and x-country at kisumu boys.
3. Rugby 15’s – 1 field at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium Mamboleo and the other at kisumu Polytechnic.
4. Handball – Kisumu Polytechnic
5. Basketball 5×5 – Kisumu Polytechnic
6. Hockey – Kisumu Day
7. Girls’ accommodation – St. Theresa’s girls kisumu.
8. Boys’ accommodation – Kisumu Boys
2026 KSSSA National Term 1 Games’ Key Dates & Events
Term 1 Games (Nationals – Kisumu): April 4th–12th, 2026.
1. Arrival of Teams: Sunday April 5, 2026.
2. Training Day for Teams: Monday 6th April.
3. Opening Ceremony: April 7, 2026 (Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium).
4. Action Days: Tuesday 7th April to Saturday 11th.
5. Closing Ceremony: Saturday 11th at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu.
4. Featuring: Rugby 15s, Athletics, Basketball (5×5), Hockey, Handball, Cross Country, Swimming.
