Scouting Excellence: Kenya Scouts Association Unveils 2026 Regional Inter-Patrol Competitions

The Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) has officially set the stage for the highly anticipated 2026 Regional Inter-Patrol Competitions.

Following the successful conclusion of the county-level qualifiers held earlier this year, the association is now ready to elevate the spirit of scouting excellence to the regional level.

The competitions are scheduled to take place from Thursday, 2nd July, to Sunday, 5th July 2026, across all 10 scouting regions in the country.

Competition Venues

The KSA has designated specific venues to host the scouts from each region:

Region	County	Venue
Lake Region	Homabay	Ringa Boys High School & Ober Secondary School
Nairobi	Nairobi	Rowallan Scouts Camp
Western	Kakamega	Malava Complex
North Rift	Uasin Gishu	Wareng Senior School & Hill School National Primary
South Rift	Kajiado	Namanga Mixed Senior School
Upper Eastern	Tharaka Nithi	Muraga TTI
Aberdare	Kirinyaga	Kamuiru Boys’ Senior School
Coast	Tana River	Hola Secondary School
North Eastern	Garissa	Garissa High School
Lower Eastern	Machakos	Katoloni Scouts Centre

Essential Guidelines for Participants

To ensure a smooth and successful event, the National Executive Commissioner has outlined strict requirements for all participating teams. Regional chairpersons and County Scout Commissioners are requested to ensure these guidelines are disseminated and followed:

Registration: All Scouts and Scout Leaders must be registered members of the Association for 2026. Proof of membership (membership cards) and a copy of the School’s Registration warrant are mandatory for entry.

Arrival: Participants are expected to report to their respective venues by 2:00 p.m. on the start date.

Patrol Composition: A standard patrol consists of 8 members. Exceptions are made for Jasiri Scouts and Special Needs units (10 members for Category A) and a minimum of 16 members for drill teams.

Fees: A competition fee of Ksh 4,000 per patrol applies. Band competitors and marching patrols are required to pay Ksh 500 per head.

Logistics: Participants must bring sufficient food, personal effects, and materials for constructing gadgets.

Safety & Welfare: Strict adherence to discipline and competition rules is required. Female teachers must accompany all girls’ teams, and the separation of male and female tent accommodation—even for Jasiri Scouts—must be strictly maintained.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to the main events, the association has introduced Road Safety and Ringo Competitions for interested scouts. Registration for these specific categories will be conducted upon arrival at the venue.

For any inquiries or further information, officials may contact the Youth Programme Office via email at programme@kenyascouts.org.

The KSA leadership encourages all participants to prepare diligently, upholding the scout motto as they compete in this year’s regional showcase.