First Lady to grace African Universities games at Kenyatta University

The first lady accepted the invitation to open the games next month in line with her support for youth games.

In addition to the games, there will be a Vice-Chancellor symposium that will discuss the role of University games in development, in line with the game's theme: “The role of University Sports as a vehicle for institutional development.”

Confirmed participating African Universities from the list include The American University Cairo, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Lagos State University, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University-Zambia Lusaka, Makerere University, University Of Johannesburg, University Of Rwanda, University Of Kwazulu Natal, University Of Mauritius and the University Of The Western Cape.

Kenyan Universities include set to grace the championships including Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology, Kisii University, Kabarak University, Kaimosi Friends University College Tiriki, Kibabii University and Kiriri Women's University Science And Technology.

Others are Meru University Of Science And Technology, Mount Kenya University, Strathmore University, Kaimosi Friends University College, Technical University Of Kenya and Technical University Of Mombasa.