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Kisumu comes alive as KICOSCA Games begin

Anyang Nyong'o

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o addresses journalists at his office on January 12, 2023. The Governor said Kisumu is sufficiently prepared to host the annual Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association (Kicosca) as he welcomed all the visitors who will be travelling to Kisumu. He also welcomed the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who will be the Chief Guest.

Photo credit: Tonny Omondi | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • All fields were inspected Sunday and announced fit to host all games with Jomo Kenyatta Stadium being the main venue
  • Participants from various counties arrived  Sunday in the county ahead of the games
  • The region is expecting to host more than 8,000 people who will be taking part in various games excluding fans

All roads in Kisumu will Monday lead to Jomo Kenyatta  Stadium, a venue for the ninth edition of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) games will kick off.

The games have attracted teams from 32 counties alongside parastatals that will take part in various sporting disciplines including; basketball, football, netball, volleyball, snooker, scrabble, pool, table tennis and athletics. Over 1,000 participants are expected.