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Sports for peace tournament launched in Samburu

Samburu County deputy governor Gabriel Lenengwesi (center), County Executive Committee member for Sports and Youth Affairs Evaline Lentaano handing over unforms to Wamba Ladies football team in Maralal town on April 16, 2025. The team is among 65 who are taking part in the Governor's Cup tournament that kicked on April 16 and ends on April 20. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

Around 3,000 youth from Samburu County have gathered in Maralal town for a tournament aimed at promoting peace, nurturing talent, and encouraging development.

The event, dubbed the Governor's Cup, has brought together young people from 15 wards, forming 69 teams that will compete in various sports disciplines over four days.

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