Mumias, Kakamega County — July 9, 2025
In a decisive ruling delivered this afternoon at St. Peter’s Mumias, the Western Region Jury nullified the Kakamega County Supreme Jury’s verdict that had controversially eliminated Kakamega High School (Green Commandos) from the ongoing Term 2 Boys’ Regional Games.
The ruling clears Kakamega High to proceed to the Western Region Games, scheduled to kick off tomorrow morning at St. Peter’s Grounds, Mumias.
Background: Controversial Semi-Final Sparks Protest
The dispute stems from the Kakamega County Boys’ Football Semi-Final held on June 21, 2025, at Mumias Sports Complex, where Kakamega High School and Musingu Boys High drew 0-0 in regular time before Musingu won 5-4 on penalties.
Following the match, Kakamega High formally protested, alleging that Musingu had fielded two ineligible players, in clear violation of the 2025 eligibility rule requiring all players to be born on or after 1st September 2005.
Details of the Ineligible Players
- Amalemba (Musingu Boys High School)
Accused of using a birth certificate belonging to Emmanuel Nyariki, and further altering the name and date of birth to conceal his true age.- Original birth certificate: 27th May 2004
- Falsified birth certificate: 2007
- Boaz (Musingu Boys High School)
Accused of falsifying his own birth certificate.- Actual date of birth: 29th August 2005
- Altered to: 29th September 2005
These grave document falsification offenses directly breach KSSSA constitutional provisions on player eligibility and integrity.
Flawed County Ruling Overturned
Despite Kakamega High being the complainant, the Kakamega County Supreme Jury controversially implicated both schools and ordered a rematch between them, even though Musingu never filed an appeal against Kakamega. The jury then proceeded to stage a rematch without officially notifying Kakamega High of the time and venue, awarding Musingu a walkover.
Kakamega High School successfully contested this verdict before the Western Region Jury, terming it unconstitutional, procedurally flawed and prejudicial.
Today’s Western Region Jury Ruling
At a highly anticipated sitting in Mumias, the Western Region Jury ruled:
- That Musingu Boys High School had indeed fielded two ineligible players with falsified birth certificates.
- That the Kakamega County Supreme Jury’s verdict was invalid and unconstitutional.
- That Kakamega High School be reinstated to proceed to the Term 2 Regional Games.
Next Steps
While word has it that Musingu may be preparing to lodge an appeal with the Western Region Supreme Jury, Kakamega High School is set to proceed to the regional games tomorrow as per the fresh jury decision.
Official Statement from Kakamega High School
“This ruling vindicates our commitment to integrity and fair play. As educators and sports mentors, we owe it to our learners and the game to uphold the highest standards of honesty. We are grateful that justice has been served, and we can now focus on the upcoming games.”
Summary: Players Involved
|
Player Name |
School |
Offense |
|
Amalemba |
Musingu Boys High |
Use of another person’s birth certificate (Emmanuel Nyariki), altering name and DOB to 2007 |
|
Boaz |
Musingu Boys High |
Falsification of his birth certificate — changing date of birth from 29th Aug 2005 to 29th Sep 2005 |
2025 KSSSA Term 2 Eligibility Rule:
All participating players must be born on or after 1st September 2005.