Preparations for the seventh edition of the County Assembly Sports Association (CASA) Games, scheduled to take place in Kisumu from 25 to 31 October, have been completed, organisers say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chairman of the national organising committee, Peter Imwatok, arrived in Kisumu on Friday ahead of the event, which is expected to attract about 10,000 visitors over five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imwatok said venues for the various sporting activities had been identified, including Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kenyatta Sports Ground and Aga Khan Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the games would feature several disciplines, including football, handball and golf. An eating competition has also been introduced for this year’s edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imwatok, who was accompanied by Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo, said the games had been brought to Kisumu in honour of the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mwabudzo assured participants and visitors of adequate security throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The games are scheduled to run from 25 to 31 October 2026.
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