Former Alliance High School rugby coach Paul Weloba was installed as the Friends School Kamusinga (FSK) principal on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Weloba’s journey to the helm of one of the best national schools in the country started in 1998, thanks to ex-Alliance High School principal Christopher Khaemba.
In a Facebook post shared on the eve of Weloba's installation, Khaemba divulged how he invited Weloba to teach English at Alliance while at the same time doubling as the school's rugby coach 25 years ago.
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“In a handwritten note dated 28th December 1998, I invited Paul Weloba to consider joining Alliance High School to teach English and coach Rugby," Khaemba shared.
Weloba accepted the lifetime opportunity and went on to teach English and sharpen the rugby skills of the Busherians.
“Weloba, who served at the Alliance High School with much success, as a teacher, coach, and Senior Housemaster for more than ten years, will today be installed as the Principal of Friends School Kamusinga,” Khaemba's tribute continued.
After leaving Alliance, Weloba went on to make history with rugby powerhouse Kakamega High School.
He build a team that dominated the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) and East African Championships in 2012.
Under Weloba's guidance, Kakamega High School won the national 15s, 7s, East African 15s, and Great Rift 10s titles without losing a single match.
At Katch, the certified rugby educator shaped the careers of star players who went to play for both Shujaa and Simbas.
They include Kenya 7s star and reliable flanker Alvin "Buffa" Otieno, Bush Mwale, Peter Alex Musee, and Mike Mulugu.
Prior to his appointment as FSK Principal, Weloba worked at the Shikunga Mixed Day Secondary School where he served in the same capacity.
Shikunga Mixed Secondary School is situated in Isulu location, Kakamega County.