President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga share a light moment during the GENOWA Governor's Cup final at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay County, December 28, 2025. /PCS

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President William Ruto on Sunday attended the GENOWA Governor's Cup final at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay County.

The annual multi-sport tournament features football, netball and volleyball matches across all wards in Homa Bay county, with the finals taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

Governor Gladys Wanga's vision for the tournament is to identify and nurture local talent while fostering community cohesion.

The event attracted over 10,000 players, team officials and marshals, with 16 teams competing for top prizes, including a grand prize of Sh1 million.

Also in attendance were Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi, Wycliffe Oparanya, Opiyo Wandayi, and Hassan Joho and a host of Members of Parliament.

Wanga said the tournament showcased the unifying power of sports and the importance of grassroots sports development in our communities.

"It was a powerful demonstration of sportsmanship that brought leaders and residents together in celebration of athletic excellence."Players are ready for the start of the GENOWA Governor's Cup final at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay County./PCS

President William Ruto carries the ball to the starting point ahead of the GENOWA Governor's Cup final at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay county, December 28, 2025. /PCS

On Saturday, Ruto also graced the closing ceremony of the Junet Mohamed Soccer Tournament held at Kadika Grounds in Suna East, Migori County, using the occasion to underline his administration’s political and economic agenda while celebrating grassroots sports development.

The event brought together other distinguished guests, including Senator Oburu Oginga (ODM Party Leader), and Governors Ochilo Ayacko, Abdulswammad Shariff Nassir, Ahmed Abdullahi.

President William Ruto with the ball at the starting point of the GENOWA Governor's Cup final at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay county./PCSPresident William Ruto is introduced to players and officials before the GENOWA Governor's Cup final got underway at the Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay county, December 28, 2025. /PCS

Football match during GENOWA Governor's Cup final at the Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay county, December 28, 2025. /PCS
Football match during GENOWA Governor's Cup final at the Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay county, December 28, 2025. /PCS