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They beat Viambani from coast 3-0 with sets of 25-15, 25-12, and 25-14 to silence the minnows.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Kesogon humiliated Karima by the same set margin (25-5, 25-5, 25-6). The game was reduced to a training session for Kesogon who are looking forward to dethroning Kwanthanze from the title.<\/p>\n<p>Nyanza&#8217;s Nyakongo slayed Amin from North Eastern in sets of 25-13, 25-13, and 25-14. Nyakongo are also making a maiden appearance at the nationals. Former Champions Cheptil came from a set down to see off Namwela 3-1 in the boys&#8217; category.<\/p>\n<p>History-making Namwela who qualified for the nationals for the first time ever, took a surprise lead as they pocketed the first set 25-21. Despite the early setback, Cheptil bagged the subsequent sets 25-21, 25-22, and 25-22. The four-day competition ends on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\">Kenya<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. Defending volleyball champions Kwanthanze, walloped Mwitoti in straight sets to mark a dream start to this year&#8217;s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Games in Nakuru. 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