Mitua Girls Registers Strong National Showing at Term One Games in Kisumu

By Godfrey Wamalwa 

Mitua Girls High School has earned national recognition following a strong performance by three of its athletes—Joy, Shirleen, and Natasha—at the Term One National Games held in Kisumu City.

The trio impressed at the highly competitive event, finishing among the top five in their respective category, a result that places the institution firmly among emerging performers in school sports at the national level.

The Term One Games attracted top schools from across the country, turning Kisumu into a vibrant hub of youthful sporting talent and fierce competition. Against this backdrop, Mitua Girls demonstrated remarkable resilience and technical ability, with the athletes holding their own against more experienced opponents from established sporting schools.

School officials described the performance as a significant milestone, noting that it reflects growing consistency in the institution’s co-curricular programme. The athletes’ qualification to the national stage alone marked a notable achievement, while their top-five finish further underscored their progress.

The school’s Chief Principal, Angelina Kosgei, has been credited for strengthening both academic and co-curricular performance through what stakeholders describe as a balanced and deliberate development strategy. Under her leadership, Mitua Girls has expanded opportunities for student participation in sports and other talent-based activities alongside classroom learning.

Teachers and coaches also played a key role in preparing the athletes, providing structured training, mentorship, and tactical guidance throughout the season. Their efforts have been cited as instrumental in shaping disciplined competitors capable of performing at national level.

The achievement has sparked celebrations within the school community, with students and staff hailing the trio as role models. Joy, Shirleen, and Natasha are being viewed as symbols of determination and progress, particularly for younger learners aspiring to represent the school in future competitions.

Education stakeholders have also welcomed the result, noting that such performances highlight the importance of investing in co-curricular activities as part of holistic education. They argue that success in sports complements academic achievement by building confidence, discipline, and teamwork among learners.

The Kisumu performance adds to Mitua Girls’ growing profile in national competitions and is expected to boost morale ahead of upcoming school sporting events. Attention now shifts to sustaining and improving on the results in future championships.

As the school reflects on the achievement, there is a shared sense that the performance is part of a broader upward trajectory. With continued support from leadership, staff, and the wider school community, Mitua Girls is positioning itself as a competitive force in both academics and sports at the national level.