From thrilling finals to cultural celebrations, the 2025 Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) term one games had it all and Mombasa was the perfect stage for it.
Held from April 5 to 13, 2025, at Shimo La Tewa High School and Shanzu TTC, this national event brought together Kenya’s top young athletes in a vibrant mix of sports, competition, and unity. And when the dust settled, Western Region stood tall as the overall champions.
What the Games Are All About
Organized by the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) and proudly sponsored by Brookside Dairy, the term one games are a cornerstone of Kenya’s youth sports calendar.
This year’s edition featured: athletics, hockey, basketball (5-on-5), handball and rugby, swimming and cross country.
Brookside played a major role in the event’s success, backing it with a Ksh 30 million sponsorship. Of this, Ksh 21.5 million went into organizing the games — including kits, trophies, and certificates — while Ksh 8.75 million covered branding and participation costs.
Regional Standings – Western Leads the Way
When it came to overall performance, Western Region dominated, taking home the top spot with 88 points. Here’s how the scoreboard looked:
| Rank | Region | Points |
| 1 | Western | 88 |
| 2 | Rift Valley | 80 |
| 3 | Nyanza | 65 |
| 4 | Nairobi | 55 |
| 5 | Central | 55 |
| 6 | Coast | 58 |
| 7 | Eastern | 54 |
| 8 | North Eastern | 15 |
Basketball
- Boys: Laiser Hill Academy (Rift Valley) outclassed Dr aggrey (coast) 63–18.
- Girls: Butere Girls (Western) beat kaya tiwi Girls (coast) 49–37 to retain their title.
Hockey
- Boys: Musingu High
- Girls: Tigoi girls
Handball
- Boys: St. Luke Kimilili (Western) overcame Hospital Hill (Nairobi) 21–15.
- Girls: Moi Girls Kamusinga (Western) took down Kwanthanze (Eastern) 24–14.
Rugby 15s
Vihiga boys (western) surprised kisii high (Nyanza) with a commanding 12–0 win.
Cross Country
Western Region dominated both the boys’ and girls’ races, taking home top honors in endurance running.The closing ceremony on April 12 at Shanzu TTC was a perfect end to the games. Alongside trophy presentations and medal awards, attendees enjoyed speeches from sports leaders and sponsors celebrations of regional pride and sportsmanship
It wasn’t just about winning — it was about unity, discipline, and the joy of competition.
Brookside Dairy continues to prove that investing in youth sports is investing in Kenya’s future. Their Ksh 30 million support this year enhanced the quality of the event from logistics to branding, ensuring that students had a platform that matched their talent.
This sponsorship has helped shape national champions and opened pathways for student-athletes to regional and international opportunities.
Top teams from these competitions will qualify for the East Africa Secondary Schools Games.
The 2025 Brookside KSSSA Term One Games weren’t just about medals. They were about potential — young athletes stepping onto national platforms, representing their schools and regions with pride.
As the games came to an end, young athletes across the country were inspired to dream bigger. With the unwavering support of sponsors like Brookside and the dedication of coaches and educators, the future of sports in Kenya shines brighter than ever.
Written by: Covenant, Radio 47.
