The 2026 national co-curricular activities calendar provides clear dates and venues for Term 2 national competitions, music festivals and regional training camps. This calendar helps schools, coaches and education officers plan team travel, training and logistics for sports, music and performing arts events across the country.
Key Takeaways
- Term 2 national games and sports run from 28th July to 1st August 2026 in Thika Municipality (Kiambu County).
- The Kenya Music Festivals take place at Kibabii University, Bungoma, from 2nd to 14th August 2026.
- Kenya Teachers Training Colleges sports occur in Homa Bay from 22nd to 30th May 2026.
- Regional directors must distribute copies of the calendar and ensure schools refer to it when organising competitions.
2026 national co-curricular activities calendar — overview
This official schedule lists national competitions for Secondary, Junior, Primary and Special Needs Education (SNE) schools, together with teacher training college events and regional East Africa fixtures. Use this calendar to align school-level tournaments, referee clinics and arrival/ departure arrangements.
Term 2 schools national games and sports (28th July – 1st August)
Host region: Central (Kiambu County). Venue: Thika Municipality. Teams arrive on 26th July and the opening ceremony is on 28th July at Mpesa Academy.
The disciplines for each category are:
- Secondary Schools (Under 18): Soccer, Volleyball, Netball, Rugby 7s, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Scrabble.
- Special Secondary Schools: SNE Ballgames.
- Junior Schools (Under 15): Soccer, Volleyball, Netball, Handball, Basketball 3×3.
- Primary Schools (Under 12): Soccer, Volleyball, Netball, Handball.
- Special Primary Schools: SNE Ballgames.
Schools should finalise team lists, medical clearances and equipment early and confirm arrival plans for the stated dates.
Kenya Music Festivals (1st–14th August)
The national music festivals run at Kibabii University in Bungoma. Arrival of delegations is scheduled for 1st August, with the opening ceremony on 2nd August. Action days run from 2nd to 10th August, followed by Gala events and a State Concert.
Choirs, instrumental groups and drama ensembles should use the calendar to plan rehearsals and travel. Schools preparing musical entries can also consult the national curriculum materials and festival guidelines for programme structure and adjudication criteria.
Kenya Teachers Training Colleges sports (22nd–30th May)
Events for teacher training colleges are hosted in Nyanza (Homa Bay). Venues include Homa Bay Stadium and Asumbi TTC. Referee clinics and official training run just before the opening ceremony to ensure smooth competition management.
Regional and international events
- FEASSA Camp and Championship: Training camp in Kajiado (3rd–11th August) followed by FEASSA games in Tanzania (14th–22nd August).
- East Africa Music, Dance and Drama: Hosted in Soroti, Uganda, with action days from 18th to 23rd August.
Schools and regions selected for international representation must observe arrival and departure dates to allow for acclimatisation and final rehearsals.
Guidance for schools and education officers
- Regional Directors of Education must make enough copies of this calendar and share them with basic education institutions under their jurisdiction.
- Field officers and school administrators should refer to the calendar when organising sub-county, county and regional competitions to ensure alignment with national dates.
- Ensure teams have medical kits, travel documents, uniforms and nominated managers for smooth logistics.
Resources for preparation and training
Schools can prepare using curriculum and exam resources that support co-curricular development and student readiness. For planning lessons and rehearsals, consult the CBC curriculum designs. For competition-level academic support and mock assessment practice, see the national schools mock exams. Senior students and teams preparing alongside academics may find the KCSE topical revision exams useful for timetabling study and practice sessions.
Final checklist for participation
- Confirm team rosters and medical forms before stated arrival dates.
- Book transport and accommodation early to avoid delays during opening days.
- Register referees and attend scheduled clinics where applicable.
- Coordinate with regional officers to receive official competition materials and updates.
