Kisii Governor Simba Arati and his Nairobi counterpart Johnson Sakaja have flagged off their teams for the 9th edition of the Kenya Inter Counties Sports and Cultural Associations ( KICOSCA) Games starting in Kisumu on Sunday.
Arati and Sakaja separately challenged their teams to observe discipline during the week-long games.
During the flagging off of his team at Gusii Stadium on Friday, Arati promised to give cash rewards to the team that will win titles in Kisumu.
Arati, who was accompanied by his deputy Robert Monda and sports minister Eric Ongeri, said he fully supports sports.
Kisii will field teams in netball, women’s basketball, athletics, football, pool, cultural dance, and tug of war for both men and women.
“I want to congratulate you for being selected to represent Kisii. Carry our flag high and be good ambassadors. I will personally come to Kisumu to cheer you,” said Arati.
He added: “Other than competing, these games give you an opportunity to interact and bond with sportsmen from other counties. ”
Monda said the county is determined to restore the county’s lost glory in athletics. The Deputy Governor announced plans to hold the inaugural Kisii Marathon and Half Marathon events in April and August. The County Provident Fund will kit all the Kisii county teams.
The Nairobi team will participate in several sports disciplines including; volleyball, badminton, basketball, pool, handball, chess, football, golf, aqua and choir.
During the flagging off in Nairobi, Governor Sakaja noted that sports is extremely an important economic frontier. He assured the team of his full support and promised them that they will be fully facilitated.
