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Nanyuki set to host fifth edition of PIPSSA Inter County Championships

Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 13.01.24. | 13:45

The landmark event is set to play a significant role in fostering friendly competition, teamwork, talent development, and educational and sports benchmarking

The PIPSSA Inter County Sports Challenge in Nanyuki is gearing up for its fifth edition featuring a diverse range of sports including swimming, taekwondo, soccer, basketball, chess, and skating.

The eagerly awaited youth event is scheduled for 3-4 February, and will be held at St. Christopher's School in Nanyuki.

The organizing committee, after thorough inspection, has deemed the venues suitable for the event, which is expected to draw over 1,500 participants to Nanyuki county.

Among the confirmed schools include; Nyeri Good Shepherd, St. Christopher's School Nanyuki, Brickwoods, Potterhouse School, Chantilly, Riara, Mpesa Foundation Academy, Aga Khan, Oshwal Academy, Nyahururu Elite, Moi Educational, Lukenya and Nova Pioneer Tatu City.

Bernard Mathu, Director of St. Christopher's School and former Deputy Principal of Alliance Boys, has confirmed that his school is well-prepared to host the event, with a dedicated committee working towards ensuring its success.

He emphasized the significance of the games in fostering friendly competition, teamwork, talent development, and educational and sports benchmarking.

Tony Muthee, a prominent sports figure in Mt. Kenya and Governor of Nyeri County Aquatics Association (NCAA), has urged schools and counties to participate, highlighting the role of sports in promoting tourism, wellbeing, regional integration, and peace.

H. E Joshua Irungu, Governor of Laikipia is expected to inaugurate the games on the first day, with other leaders - George Wachiuri, CEO of Optiven Real Estate, along with other sponsors like Avenue Hospital, Equity Bank, Warwick Hotel - moving in with support.

The competition, described as a "battle of titans" among schools and clubs from various counties, promises to be a landmark event.


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