Photographers to pay Ksh10,000 for access during KSSSA and FEASSSA events.
The Western Region Director of Education has introduced new access and business charges for photographers and vendors ahead of the much-anticipated KSSSA National Term 2 Games and the FEASSSA Championships scheduled to take place in Kakamega County.
Photographers will now be required to pay Ksh10,000 to take pictures and videos during the competitions. Vendors wishing to operate on-site will be charged Ksh2,000, while tender document fees have been set at Ksh1,000.
These measures are reportedly aimed at regulating commercial activities and raising funds to support the logistics of hosting the two major events.
Kakamega will be the centre of attention as it hosts two major school sporting events:
KSSSA National Term 2 Games:
🗓️ July 24 – August 2
🏟️ Various venues in Kakamega County
FEASSSA Championships:
🗓️ August 3 – August 23
🌍 Featuring teams from across East Africa
This will mark the first time Kenya hosts the FEASSSA Games since 2016, when Eldoret was the venue.
The Western region’s strong showing in recent KSSSA competitions played a big role in securing hosting rights. During the Term 2 Western Region Games held earlier this month at Bukhungu Stadium, schools from Kakamega produced six qualifying teams for the national level.
Standout Performances by Kakamega Schools
Musingu High School – Boys’ Football Champions (defeated Ebwali 2-0). Butere Girls – Retained Girls’ Football Title. Peter’s Mumias & Koyonzo Boys –
Top teams in Boys’ RugbyMwira Girls & Egi Girls – Qualified in Girls’ Rugby
Basketball – Butere Girls & St. Peter’s Mumias secured national spots
Volleyball – Malava Boys & Bishop Sulumeti Lugari Girls claimed victories
Netball – Mukuyu Secondary School impressed with strong showing
The dual hosting of KSSSA and FEASSSA Games is expected to boost local economy and spotlight young talent, though the newly introduced charges have sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders.
