It is with immense pride and gratitude that I celebrate the remarkable sporting journey of our Form Four class. Over their four years at Karima Girls, these young women have built a legacy founded on determination, discipline, teamwork and excellence.
This has been an exceptional generation of sportswomen. They have represented Karima Girls at county, regional and national levels, producing some of the finest players our school has witnessed. Their commitment to training and competition has raised the profile of games and sports in our school.
Hockey
Hockey remained one of our strongest disciplines, with the team reaching the regional level on several occasions and competing with distinction. The players who contributed to this success included Mitchelle Jelimo, Headline Nyaboke, Neema Mwangi, Mitchelle Kangor, Stacy Njeri, Joy Samato, Amarlise Wanjiku, Bestine Afandi, Spenzer Kerubo, Emma Wambui, Patriciah Karanja, Lucy Wanjiku, Rosemary Moraa and Maryann Obiri. Their consistency and dedication demonstrated that excellence is built through hard work, teamwork and commitment.
Football
Football achieved a historic milestone when Karima Girls reached the regional level for the first time. The players included Lorna Wanjiru, Angela Sasha, Alice Kabura, Elsie Lynn, Felicia Wanja, Husna Rahma and Rebecca Mueni.
Volleyball
Volleyball continued to demonstrate exceptional talent and teamwork through players such as Hope Njeri, Talia Kaveke, Purity Diana, Esther Wanjiku, Natasha Kinya and Nellie Wairimu. They were not only accomplished volleyball players but also outstanding all-round athletes.
Rugby 7s
This class also witnessed the birth of a new chapter in Karima Girls’ sporting history through Rugby 7s. The pioneers; Visionida Isalano, Doreen Kakai, Bridgit Jerop, Sarah Kerubo and Joy Njeri helped establish the team, which went on to compete at the 2026 National level.
Racket sports, chess and scrabble
Our success extended to the racket sports, with Bridgit Wanjiku and Vivian Njoki representing the school in lawn tennis; Sarah Kageha, Sasha Wanjiku in Table tennis and Qoey Wangui, Kyren Wanjiku and Winniekester Wanjiru in badminton, all at national level. Chess and Scrabble also reached the national stage, demonstrating that sporting excellence requires both physical ability and intellectual strength.
Netball
Netball also recorded strong performances, with players including Faith Jelagat, Caroline Kendy, Maureen Wanjira, Zeneta Kerubo, Christine Wangui and Margaret Wangechi. Their teamwork, determination and competitive spirit contributed to the continued strength of netball at Karima Girls, its during their reign that Netball competed at the regional competition and cemented their dominance in the county.
Basketball
Basketball continued to showcase talent and commitment, with Cynthia Mlongo, Winfrey Ngugi, Shalom Wanjiku, Mildred Chepkemoi, Keziah Wangui, Ellaine Nyaguthii and Purity Wairimu making valuable contributions to the team.
Handball
Handball also produced memorable performances, with Alice Wanjira, Shaniq Sanford, Victoria Kamau, Edna Kamau, Eunice Tanya, Esther Wangui and Monicah Natasha demonstrating resilience, teamwork and a strong competitive spirit.
A legacy beyond medals
Looking back, their greatest achievement goes beyond medals, trophies and qualifications. They have left behind a culture of hard work, confidence, teamwork and the courage to break new ground. From taking football to the region for the first time to competing nationally in several disciplines, this class has demonstrated that Karima Girls can compete at every levels.
To our graduating sportswomen, thank you for representing Karima Girls with pride, for the countless hours spent training and competing and for inspiring those who will follow. May you carry with you the lessons sport has taught you. Discipline, resilience, humility, courage and perseverance.
You have been outstanding ambassadors of Karima Girls. Your legacy will live on in the generations of sportswomen who follow.
Go forth and continue to shine. The best is yet to come.
Mr Zachary Njoroge
Head of Department, Games and Sports
