2027 National Co-Curricular Activities Calendar: Full KSSSA Games, Music, Drama and Sports Dates
The Ministry of Education has released the 2027 National and Post-National Co-Curricular Activities Calendar, outlining dates for school sports competitions, games, music festivals, drama and film festivals, teachers’ training colleges competitions and international school events.
The calendar, issued through the State Department for Basic Education on October 19, 2026, provides important dates and venues for co-curricular activities scheduled for Term One and Term Two of 2027.
Among the major events included in the calendar are the 2027 secondary school sports competitions, primary and junior school games, Kenya Science and Engineering Fair, National Drama and Film Festival, Kenya Music Festival and Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games.
Schools, principals, games teachers, coaches, county and regional education officials should familiarise themselves with the calendar to facilitate preparations, team selection and participation in the various competitions.
2027 NATIONAL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
| Event | Scheduled Dates | Host Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Science and Engineering Fair | March 28 – April 4, 2027 | Mombasa |
| Teachers Training Colleges Athletics | March 26 – April 4, 2027 | Mombasa |
| Term One School Sports | April 8 – 15, 2027 | Machakos |
| National Drama and Film Festival | April 9 – 21, 2027 | Embu |
| Teachers Training Colleges Ball Games and Goal Ball | May 21 – 31, 2027 | Mombasa |
| Term Two School Ball Games | July 24 – August 1, 2027 | To be communicated |
| Kenya Music Festival | July 20 – August 3, 2027 | Kisii |
| FEASSA Games and Championship | August 17 – September 3, 2027 | Rwanda |
| East Africa Music, Dance and Drama | August 18 – 28, 2027 | Uganda |
1. TERM ONE 2027 NATIONAL SCHOOL SPORTS COMPETITIONS
The Ministry of Education has scheduled Term One national school sports competitions for April 8–15, 2027, with Machakos County hosting several categories of competitions.
The competitions will bring together secondary, junior and primary school teams in various sporting disciplines.
A. Secondary Schools Sports Under 18
The 2027 Term One secondary schools sports competitions for learners under 18 will take place from April 8 to April 15, 2027.
The sporting disciplines listed in the Ministry’s calendar include:
- Rugby 15s
- Athletics
- Basketball 5×5
- Hockey
- Handball
- Cross Country
- Swimming
Competition arrangements:
| Host Region | Eastern |
| Host County | Machakos |
| Clinic | April 9–10, 2027 |
| Arrival of Teams | April 9, 2027 |
| Opening Ceremony | April 11, 2027 |
| Venue | Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos |
| Action Days | April 11–15, 2027 |
| Closing Date | April 15, 2027 |
| Departure | April 16, 2027 |
B. Secondary Special Schools Sports – Term One
Secondary special schools will also participate in the Term One national sports competitions scheduled for April 8–15, 2027.
The sporting disciplines listed are Rugby 15s, Athletics, Basketball 5×5, Hockey, Handball, Cross Country and Swimming.
The competitions will be hosted in the Eastern Region, with Machakos County serving as the host county.
The teams’ clinic will take place on April 9–10, arrival is scheduled for April 9, and the opening ceremony will be held on April 11 at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos. Action days will run from April 11 to April 15, with departure on April 16, 2027.
C. Primary Schools Sports Under 12 – Term One
The 2027 national primary schools sports competitions for learners under 12 will also take place from April 8 to April 15, 2027.
The calendar identifies the following sporting activities:
- Athletics
- Kids Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Cross Country
Host Region: Eastern
Host County: Machakos
Clinic: April 9–10, 2027
Arrival of Teams: April 9, 2027
Opening Ceremony: April 11, 2027
Venue: Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
D. Primary Special Schools Athletics – Term One
Primary special schools athletics competitions are scheduled for April 8–15, 2027, in Machakos County, Eastern Region.
The calendar provides the following arrangements:
- Clinic: April 9–10, 2027
- Arrival of teams: April 9, 2027
- Opening ceremony: April 11, 2027
- Venue: Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
- Action days: April 11–15, 2027
- Closing date: April 15, 2027
- Departure: April 16, 2027
E. Junior Schools Sports Under 15 – Term One
Junior schools will participate in the Term One national sports competitions from April 8 to April 15, 2027.
The sporting disciplines include:
- Athletics
- Cross Country
- Basketball 5×5
- Rugby 7s
- Swimming
The Eastern Region will host the competitions in Machakos County.
The teams’ clinic is scheduled for April 9–10, arrival on April 9 and opening ceremony on April 11, 2027. The action days will run from April 11 to April 15 at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.
2. KENYA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR 2027
The 2027 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair for junior and secondary schools will take place from March 28 to April 4, 2027.
The Coast Region will host the event, with Mombasa County selected as the host county.
| Event | Kenya Science and Engineering Fair |
| Dates | March 28 – April 4, 2027 |
| Target Groups | Junior and Secondary Schools |
| Host Region | Coast |
| Host County | Mombasa |
| Venue | Shimo La Tewa |
| Arrival Date | March 28, 2027 |
| Clinic | March 29, 2027 |
| Opening Ceremony | March 30, 2027 |
| Action Days | March 29 – April 3, 2027 |
| Closing Date | April 3, 2027 |
| Departure | April 4, 2027 |
The fair provides an opportunity for junior and secondary school learners to showcase their scientific and engineering innovations.
3. NATIONAL DRAMA AND FILM FESTIVAL 2027
The 2027 National Drama and Film Festival is scheduled for Term One, with Embu County in the Eastern Region listed as the host location.
The calendar gives the overall event period as April 9–21, 2027.
| Host Region | Eastern |
| Host County | Embu |
| Clinic | April 9–10, 2027 |
| Arrival of Teams | April 9, 2027 |
| Opening Ceremony | April 11, 2027 |
| Venue | Embu University |
| Closing Date in Detailed Schedule | April 15, 2027 |
| Departure in Detailed Schedule | April 16, 2027 |
4. KENYA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGES GAMES AND SPORTS 2027
The 2027 national co-curricular calendar also provides for games and sports competitions involving Kenya Teachers Training Colleges.
Two major activities are scheduled for Mombasa County, Coast Region.
A. Teachers Training Colleges Athletics
The Teachers Training Colleges athletics competitions will take place from March 26 to April 4, 2027.
| Host Region | Coast |
| Host County | Mombasa |
| Venue | Shanzu TTC |
| Arrival | March 26, 2027 |
| Clinic | March 27–28, 2027 |
| Opening Ceremony | March 29, 2027 |
| Action Days | March 29 – April 3, 2027 |
| Closing Ceremony | April 3, 2027 |
| Departure | April 4, 2027 |
B. Teachers Training Colleges Ball Games and Goal Ball
The ball games and Goal Ball competitions for Teachers Training Colleges are scheduled for May 21–31, 2027.
| Host Region | Coast |
| Host County | Mombasa |
| Venue | Shanzu TTC |
| Arrival | May 21, 2027 |
| Clinic | May 22–23, 2027 |
| Opening Ceremony | May 24, 2027 |
| Action Days | May 24–31, 2027 |
| Closing Ceremony | May 31, 2027 |
| Departure | June 1, 2027 |
5. TERM TWO 2027 NATIONAL SCHOOL BALL GAMES
The Ministry of Education has scheduled Term Two national school ball games from July 24 to August 1, 2027.
The competitions will cover secondary schools, secondary special schools, junior schools, primary schools and special primary schools.
A. Secondary Schools Sports Under 18 – Term Two
Secondary schools under-18 teams will compete in the following sporting disciplines:
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Rugby 7s
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Chess
- Scrabble
- Basketball 3×3
Competition dates: July 24 – August 1, 2027.
- Referees Clinic: July 24–25, 2027
- Arrival of Teams: July 25, 2027
- Opening Ceremony: July 27, 2027
- Action Days: July 27–31, 2027
- Closing Ceremony: July 31, 2027
- Departure: August 1, 2027
The region, host county and venue are to be communicated later.
B. Secondary Special Schools Sports – Term Two
Secondary special schools sports competitions will also be held from July 24 to August 1, 2027.
- Referees Clinic: July 24–25, 2027
- Arrival of Teams: July 25, 2027
- Opening Ceremony: July 27, 2027
- Action Days: July 27–31, 2027
- Closing Ceremony: July 31, 2027
- Departure: August 1, 2027
The host county and venue will be communicated later.
C. Junior Schools Ball Games Under 15 – Term Two
Junior schools ball games for learners under 15 will take place from July 24 to August 1, 2027.
The sporting disciplines include:
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Handball
- Chess
- Basketball 3×3
The detailed programme is as follows:
- Referees Clinic: July 24–25, 2027
- Arrival of Teams: July 25, 2027
- Opening Ceremony: July 27, 2027
- Action Days: July 27–31, 2027
- Closing Ceremony: July 31, 2027
- Departure: August 1, 2027
The host county and venue will be communicated later.
D. Primary Schools Ball Games Under 12 – Term Two
Primary schools under-12 ball games are scheduled for July 24 to August 1, 2027.
The games will include:
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Chess
- Handball
The referees’ clinic is scheduled for July 24–25, arrival of teams on July 25 and opening ceremony on July 27. Action days will run from July 27 to July 31, with departure on August 1, 2027.
The host region, county and venue will be communicated later.
E. Special Primary Schools Ball Games – Term Two
Special primary schools ball games will also be held from July 24 to August 1, 2027.
The programme includes a referees’ clinic on July 24–25, arrival on July 25, opening ceremony on July 27 and action days from July 27 to July 31, 2027.
The closing ceremony is scheduled for July 31, with departure on August 1, 2027. The host county and venue will be communicated later.
6. KENYA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027
The 2027 Kenya Music Festival is scheduled to take place from July 20 to August 3, 2027.
Nyanza Region will host the festival, with Kisii County selected as the host county.
| Event | Kenya Music Festival 2027 |
| Scheduled Period | July 20 – August 3, 2027 |
| Host Region | Nyanza |
| Host County | Kisii |
| Arrival | July 21, 2027 |
| Opening Ceremony | July 23, 2027 |
| Action Days | July 22–29, 2027 |
| Gala | July 28–29, 2027 |
| State Concert | July 30, 2027 |
| Departure | July 31, 2027 |
The festival will bring together participating schools for various music performances and activities.
7. FEASSA GAMES AND CHAMPIONSHIP 2027
The Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Camp and Championship is scheduled for August 17 to September 3, 2027.
The programme will involve a training camp in preparation for the East African school sports competitions in Rwanda.
A. FEASSA Training Camp
- Arrival: August 17, 2027
- Camp Dates: August 18–21, 2027
- Venue: To be communicated later
- Departure to Rwanda: August 22, 2027
B. FEASSA Games in Rwanda
| Host Country | Rwanda |
| Host Location | Kigali |
| Region | East Africa |
| Arrival of Teams | August 23, 2027 |
| Action Days | August 24 – September 2, 2027 |
| Departure | September 3, 2027 |
The FEASSA Games will bring together participating school teams from across East Africa.
8. EAST AFRICA MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA 2027
The East Africa Music, Dance and Drama event is scheduled for August 18–28, 2027, in Uganda.
| Event | East Africa Music, Dance and Drama |
| Host Country | Uganda |
| Arrival | August 18, 2027 |
| Action Days | August 19–27, 2027 |
| Departure | August 28, 2027 |
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO REGIONAL DIRECTORS OF EDUCATION
The Ministry of Education has directed all Regional Directors of Education to:
- Make enough copies of the calendar for Basic Education Institutions under their jurisdiction.
- Ensure that all field officers and schools refer to the calendar when organising Sub-County, County and Regional Co-Curricular Competitions.
The circular was signed by John L. Ololtuaa, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Basic Education.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL 2027 NATIONAL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CALENDAR PDF
Schools, principals, games teachers, coaches and other stakeholders can download the official Ministry of Education circular containing the 2027 National and Post-National Co-Curricular Activities Calendar.
The four-page document contains the schedules for Term One and Term Two activities, including school sports, teachers training colleges competitions, music festivals, drama and film festivals and international competitions.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 2027 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
1. When will the 2027 national school sports competitions take place?
Term One national school sports competitions are scheduled for April 8–15, 2027, in Machakos County.
2. When will the 2027 Kenya Music Festival take place?
The Kenya Music Festival is scheduled for July 20 to August 3, 2027, in Kisii County, Nyanza Region.
3. When will the 2027 National Drama and Film Festival take place?
The calendar gives April 9–21, 2027, as the overall event period, with Embu County listed as the host location.
4. When will the 2027 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair take place?
The fair is scheduled for March 28 to April 4, 2027, at Shimo La Tewa in Mombasa County.
5. When will the 2027 FEASSA Games take place?
The FEASSA Games are scheduled for August 24 to September 2, 2027, in Kigali, Rwanda, following a training camp in August.
6. When will Term Two national school ball games take place?
Term Two national school ball games are scheduled for July 24 to August 1, 2027.
7. Where will the 2027 East Africa Music, Dance and Drama event be held?
The event will be hosted in Uganda from August 18 to August 28, 2027.
FINAL REMARKS
The 2027 National and Post-National Co-Curricular Activities Calendar provides an important planning guide for schools, teachers, learners and education administrators.
Schools are encouraged to prepare their teams and organise participation in the various competitions in line with the announced dates.
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