All is set for the fourth edition of the 2024 BingwaFest set for Thursday 19th December to Sunday 22nd December at the Eldoret Sports Club for the Rift Valley Edition.
Similar to the three other editions held earlier in the year in Western, Nyanza, and Eastern, the Rift Valley edition will see competition across rugby, athletics, 3×3 basketball, and football.
The rugby competition comprises of a total of six pools with the initial two featuring women side while the other four pools are for men.
Pool A consists of Vumbi, Egerton, Madira and Starlets with Pool B comprises of Kitale community, P61/TenP, NYS Langas and Pioneer completing the ladies category poolings.
In the Men’s category Kabianga University alongside Maa Warriors, Molo RFC and Egerton Uprising have been drawn into Pool C.
Pool D has Moi University, Kibabii University, Makutano Kapenguri and Kongoni while Bomet University, Oilers Academy, P61/TenP and Endebess Sharks will battle it out in Pool E.
The last pool which is Pool F will have NYS Langas, Kabarak University, Turbo NYS and Eldoret RFC competing
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This edition will see more than 3200 sportsmen and women compete during the four-day sports extravaganza across different disciplines, with up to KSh17 million in cash prizes up for grabs by individuals and teams.
Athletics will take centre stage on Thursday 19th December 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.
The Multi sports 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 weekend’s event will be the second time the multi-disciplinary extravaganza will be held at Eldoret, having hosted the inaugural BingwaFest edition in December last year.
Winners of the initial tournament in football, GFE 105 FC, have been enjoying continued support from tournament sponsors Betika, including tripling the initial financial support to Ksh 3 million in September to aid in their quest for promotion to the second tier of Kenyan football, the National Super League.
Speaking ahead of the four-day extravaganza, Betika Group CEO Mutua Mutava said: “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.”
“This event is a testament to our commitment to nurturing young talent across 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.” He added.
Betika continues to play a key role in promoting and growing sports in the country and recently partnered with Athletics Kenya to the tune of Ksh 15 million for the 2024/25 Athletics Kenya Series, covering the Cross-Country series and the 2024/25 Track and Field Series events.
Betika is a leading sports betting platform in Kenya, dedicated to promoting sports excellence and providing thrilling entertainment experiences for fans across the country. With a strong commitment to integrity, innovation, and community engagement, Betika continues to redefine the sports betting landscape, empowering athletes, and fans alike to embrace the thrill of sports.
