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Maiyo backs Kenya teams to shine at the ongoing East Africa Games

Kenya seeksto dethrone defending champions Uganda at the 21st games at Bukedea and Mbale districts

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by By ANGWENYI GICHANA in Mbale

News19 August 2024 - 16:50
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In Summary


•Uganda reigned supreme at last year’s championships, bagging the overall title with 17 gold medals, 11 silver and nine bronze.

•Maiyo said that despite Kenyan teams recording mixed results on Day Two of the games at Bukedea and Mbale districts in Uganda, he is confident that Kenyan teams will improve their performance.

Rugby 15s action between All Saints Embu and St Mary's Kisubi at Mbale Rugby Union Grounds

Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) chairman Kipchumba Maiyo has backed Kenyan teams to restore the country’s lost glory at the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games.

Maiyo said that despite Kenyan teams recording mixed results on Day Two of the games at Bukedea and Mbale districts in Uganda, he is confident that Kenyan teams will improve their performance.

“We have been on an upward trajectory since the games resumed after Covid-19. From what we saw at the nationals in Kisii and first term in Machakos, I’m confident our teams will do well,” he told the Star.

“We have had good preparations. The teams are upbeat and I believe they will deliver gold medals. The standards are high but I expect gold medals from Kenyan teams,” said Maiyo, the Chief Principal of Kapsabet Boys.

Uganda reigned supreme at last year’s championships, bagging the overall title with 17 gold medals, 11 silver and nine bronze.

Kenya finished second with eight gold medals— seven silver and seven bronze. 

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