Secondary Schools Urged To Invest In Nurturing Talents
To nurture talents of young people, secondary schools in the country hold the key.
Kenya’s prowess in secondary school games was showcased during the splendid performance of some of our representatives in the just-concluded Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games in Arusha, Tanzania.
We appreciate the Highway Secondary School of Nairobi, for their efforts which punched above its weight by reaching the final where they lost to Kibuli Secondary School of Uganda.
Highway made it to the FEASSSA games in Arusha, Tanzania where they ended the reign of 12-time champions St Mary’s Kitende by knocking them out in the semi-final. Their efforts are commendable.
Worth mentioning also are Schools like ltierio boys, Kapsabet high, Ofafa Jericho high, St Francis Kimuron secondary among others for they have produced renowned Champions in the world of sports.
The representatives in the girl’s football category in the just concluded FEASSSA who clinched the title despite odds being stashed heavily against them are also worth mentioning.
Our secondary school sports’ landscape is packed with great talents which need to be tapped to the fullest.
When the superstars identified from secondary school sports feature later in the national team this brings national glory. Therefore, the government must invest more in school games if we are to continue churning great talent.
It is hearty to know that the Ministry of Sports has embarked on an ambitious initiative to identify and nurture sports talents in schools in 15 counties.
The ‘Making of Champions of Tomorrow’, initiative by the ministry of Sports targets more than 20,000 learners aged between six and sixteen years, who will be nurtured or trained on the basics of various sports like volleyball, athletics, football, basketball and rugby.
However, the biggest game changer in all of this is the government offering sponsored scholarships for students who excel in academics and sports. This we believe will be the game changer.
