The Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games officially kicked off at the Shanzu Teachers Training College, bringing together over 3,000 athletes in a vibrant celebration of youth talent and sportsmanship.
The opening ceremony marked the beginning of a six-day sporting extravaganza that features participants from secondary schools and junior and primary levels, as well as special needs institutions across the country.
Students will compete in various disciplines, including athletics, swimming, hockey, handball, basketball, and adapted sports for learners with special needs.
The Director of Field Coordination of Co-curriculum Activities in the State Department for Basic Education, Nelson Sifuna, said the games aim to bring together various levels of school sports in one city to foster synergy in resource mobilisation and promote structured pathways for talent identification and development.