Officials optimistic Siaya will host successful 12th KICOSCA Games in November

KICOSCA Secretary General said the event will take place across various venues in Siaya town.

by ANGWENYI GICHANA

Sports05 September 2025 - 20:15

In Summary

The newly refurbished Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, formerly Siaya Stadium, will provide the grand stage for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics and football showdowns.
‎‎Kangea, who was in Siaya leading a re-inspection of facilities, said the county leadership’s commitment has laid the ground for success.

‎Siaya County will host the 12th edition of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games from November 22-30.

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‎“We sent teams to Siaya and Narok. They came up with reports, and after thorough scrutiny and voting and Siaya won the rights to host the annual event,” said Kangea.

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‎Kangea said the event will take place across various venues in Siaya town. The newly refurbished Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, formerly Siaya Stadium, will provide the grand stage for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics and football showdowns.

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‎Kangea, who was in Siaya leading a re-inspection of facilities, said the county leadership’s commitment has laid the ground for success. ‎His team has toured venues including Siaya National Polytechnic, Nyamira Girls, Maranda School and the Migwena Cultural and Sports Centre. ‎“We expect Siaya to host a successful event because the county leadership has been supportive since we came here,” added Kangea.

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‎County employees will battle it out in football, handball, basketball, netball, squash, badminton and tug of war. ‎Other events are scrabble, netball, chess, golf, volleyball, pool, golf, table tennis, and darts. ‎

Reigning champions Nairobi City County will look to cement their dominance, though perennial rivals Uasin Gishu and Kisumu are expected to mount a fierce challenge. ‎Kangea said they expect all 47 counties to take part.

‎“Some counties, especially from North Eastern and Eastern, which have never taken part, have shown interest in this year’s event,” noted Kangea.

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‎Beyond the domestic competition, Kenya is also preparing to host the East African Local Authorities and Sports Association Games (EALASCA) later this year.

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‎Kampala, Uganda, staged the last edition. ‎Kangea revealed that they have not yet decided on the host country for the 2025 edition. ‎“We have sent requests to Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, and Bomet to show interest in hosting the regional games. Once we settle on the host, we shall sit down and agree on the dates,” remarked the Secretary General.

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‎“We have sent requests to Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, and Bomet to show interest in hosting the regional games. Once we settle on the host, we shall sit down and agree on the dates,” remarked the Secretary General.‎Kangea revealed that they have not yet decided on the host county for the 2025 edition. Kampala, Uganda, staged the last edition.

‎Beyond the domestic competition, Kenya is also preparing to host the East African Local Authorities and Sports Association Games (EALASCA) later this year. ‎

“Some counties, especially from North Eastern and Eastern, which have never taken part, have shown interest in this year’s event,” noted Kangea. ‎Kangea said they expect all 47 counties to take part. Reigning champions Nairobi City County will look to cement their dominance, though perennial rivals Uasin Gishu and Kisumu are expected to mount a fierce challenge.

‎Other events are scrabble, netball, chess, golf, volleyball, pool, golf, table tennis, and darts. ‎County employees will battle it out in football, handball, basketball, netball, squash, badminton and tug of war.

‎“We expect Siaya to host a successful event because the county leadership has been supportive since we came here,” added Kangea.

His team has toured venues including Siaya National Polytechnic, Nyamira Girls, Maranda School and the Migwena Cultural and Sports Centre.

‎Kangea, who was in Siaya leading a re-inspection of facilities, said the county leadership’s commitment has laid the ground for success.

‎The newly refurbished Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, formerly Siaya Stadium, will provide the grand stage for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics and football showdowns. ‎Kangea said the event will take place across various venues in Siaya town.

‎“We sent teams to Siaya and Narok. They came up with reports, and after thorough scrutiny and voting and Siaya won the rights to host the annual event,” said Kangea.

‎KICOSCA Secretary General Humphrey Kangea exuded confidence that Siaya will stage a memorable tournament, after beating Narok to win the hosting rights of the tournament that brings together county employees from across the country. Siaya County will host the 12th edition of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games from November 22-30.