Education CS Migos bets on CBC to unearth more sports talents

Speaking in Mombasa during the ongoing National Secondary School Term One Games the CS emphasized that the CBC system is designed to offer equal opportunities for all students with talents—whether in sports, arts, or other areas—to grow and achieve their full potential in life.

“We’re not just building scholars—we’re building champions. The CBC has a Sports Pathway built right into it, and that means sports is no longer an afterthought. It's a core part of education,” he said.

Migos has praised the quality of competition on show even as he urged corporate organizations to step in and sponsor school sports as a way of giving back to the community and supporting the growth of grassroots talent.

“We salute Brookside for backing the Term One games, but we need more brands to step up and sponsor school sports as part of their CSR. It’s time to invest in the future of our youth who are our next stars,” he added. 

In addition, the Education CS praised the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) for its efforts in organizing the games but stressed on the essence of schools fielding eligible players and competing fairly.

He particularly commended their adoption of Olympic-style sports formats, noting that the new approach will have far-reaching benefits in enhancing Kenya’s competitiveness in global sporting arenas.

“This is the first time we’re running the games in Olympic fashion. It allows us to spot and nurture talent early—and that’s how we build future champions for Kenya.” 

The inter-school competition, which kicked off on Tuesday, intensified on Thursday with champions set to be crowned on Saturday in basketball, hockey, cross-country, handball and athletics.