Youth across Uasin Gishu County now have an opportunity to showcase their football talents as registration for the inaugural Governor’s Cup starts at the Ward levels.
The Department of Sports in collaboration with Members of County Assembly and the Ward Administrators have began registration across the 30 Wards.
Sponsored by Uasin Gishu County Government, the Governor’s Cup aims to give youth platforms to showcase their football abilities. The program is inspired by Governor Jonathan Bii’s pillar of youth empowerment and talent development.
The Department represented by Director for Sports, Henry Mukolwe, on Tuesday briefed Ward Administrators on the tourney’s rules, and handed over the forms for commencement of the registration at the grassroots.
Action starts in December, 2023 at the Ward levels, and culminate to the County finals sometime at the beginning of 2024.
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Meanwhile, a team of 23 athletes will be flying the County flag at this week’s National Paralympic Track and Field Trials at Kericho Green Stadium in Kericho County.
The games begin in Kericho County on Wednesday through Saturday and will be used to select the Kenyan team for the East African Games in Rwanda next month.
The Uasin Gishu team has sharpened its mettle and will be hoping to claim all available accolades at the national event.
Speaking as she joined the team during a homestretch training session at Kipchoge Stadium, Chief Officer for Sports, Nahum Jelagat, said the County Government is working to make the County a multi-sports powerhouse.
Director of Sports Development, Henry Mukolwe, said there is a deliberate plan that is being rolled out through the County Sports Council to ensure every sport is nurtured in Uasin Gishu County.
Director of Youth Affairs Peter Ruto also flanked the CO.
