Sh17m up for grabs during BingwaFest in Eldoret

Football action during BingwaFest Western Region edition in Mumias. [Courtesy]

There will be all to play for in the fourth edition of the 2024 BingwaFest sports extravaganza that that heads to Eldoret Sports Club from Thursday to Sunday.

The Rift Valley showpiece, which will see teams battle for Sh17 million, will have 3,200 athletes compete for handsome prizes in athletics, 3x3 basketball, football, and rugby.

Apart from individual prizes, there will be rewards for Team events.

Athletics will take centre stage today at the Moi University Chepkoilel Eldoret before paving way for action from the other disciplines that will culminate with the finals on Sunday at the Eldoret Sports Club.

"We are thrilled to bring the excitement of BingwaFest back to Eldoret for the Rift Valley edition. This is a region that plays a huge role in Kenya's sports, more so in athletics, and we are humbled to get the chance to experience all that greatness this weekend," said Betika Group CEO Mutua Mutava.

"This event is a testament to our commitment to nurturing young talent in Kenya. We believe in the power of sports to transform lives and build communities, and thanks to Betika na Community initiative, we have such a platform to witness and appreciate true talents," added Mutava.

The multisport extravaganza kicked off with the Western Region edition held in Mumias in August before moving to Kisumu in September for the Nyanza Edition, followed by the Eastern Region chapter in October at Machakos.

This is the second time Eldoret City is holding the championships, having hosted the inaugural edition in December last year.

Winners of the initial tournament in football, GFE 105 FC, have been enjoying continued support from the tournament sponsors, including tripling the initial financial support to Sh3 million in September to aid in their quest for promotion to the second tier of Kenyan football, the National Super League.