President William Ruto with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka during the Governors' Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega on January 1, 2025/ PCS

President William Ruto on Wednesday joined governors at the Governors’ Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega.

The games, hosted by Governor Fernandes Barasa, were organised to promote unity, sportsmanship and health competition among the teams.

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They also serve as a platform to promote county-level sports development and provide an avenue for young athletes to showcase their skills.

The Governor's Cup is also a part of the broader effort to use sports for community engagement and development in the country.

A football match during the Governors' Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega on January 1, 2025/ PCS
A football match during the Governors' Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega on January 1, 2025/ PCS

President William Ruto during the Governors' Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega on January 1, 2025/ PCS
A football match during the Governors' Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega on January 1, 2025/ PCS
President William Ruto with governors during the Governors' Cup 2024 at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega on January 1, 2025/ PCS