The BingwaFest national finals commenced on Sunday, 20th April 2025, at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu County, bringing together top-tier teams from various sports disciplines. This highly anticipated event features intense competition in football, rugby, and 3×3 basketball, with the winners set to receive significant monetary rewards and opportunities for community contributions.
In football, the men’s final sees Julu Nyabangu face off against Leads United, while in the women’s final, Mali Mali Ladies will challenge the Turkana Queens. These teams have fought their way through tough competition to secure their places in the final, promising an exciting showdown. The stakes are high, with the winning teams set to receive KES 2.5 million each, which includes KES 1.5 million in cash and KES 1 million to donate to a charity of their choice within their region. The first runners-up will be awarded KES 750,000, while the second runners-up will receive KES 400,000. In addition, individual accolades such as the Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards will be presented to the standout performers, with each receiving KES 50,000.
In rugby, the men’s final will feature Homeboyz against Equator, while Kinale Forest will meet Hunters Hill for the women’s title. Both the men’s and women’s semi-finals were thrilling contests, with Homeboyz defeating Kisii University 12-07 and Equator edging past Daystar 05-00. In the women’s competition, Kinale Forest delivered an impressive 31-05 victory over Blad Babes, while Hunters Hill narrowly defeated Eastlands Community 12-07. The rugby winners will also be awarded KES 2.5 million, with prizes for the runners-up and individual awards similar to those in football. The rugby MVP and top try scorer will each receive KES 50,000 in recognition of their exceptional performances.
Basketball is also set to feature exciting action, with the 3×3 basketball semi-finals showcasing ACES against Hookies in the men’s contest and Hawks facing Starlet in the women’s semi-finals. The winning teams in basketball will walk away with KES 750,000 in cash and a KES 1 million donation to a regional charity. Teams finishing in second and third place will receive KES 400,000 and KES 200,000, respectively. In addition, basketball players will compete in the Dunking Competition and 3-Point Challenge, with KES 50,000 awarded to the winners of the dunking competition and KES 30,000 for the 3-point challenge winners.
The BingwaFest national finals not only celebrate the talent and skill of the competing athletes but also contribute to the community by promoting charity work. By awarding substantial funds to charities of the winning teams’ choice, the tournament emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community. This spirit of generosity is further reflected in the individual accolades and recognition of outstanding performances across all sports disciplines.
As the tournament progresses, anticipation continues to build for the finals, with fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of what promises to be a thrilling and memorable event. With high stakes and considerable prizes, the BingwaFest national finals are set to make a lasting impact on both the athletes and the communities they represent, reinforcing the power of sports in fostering unity, competition, and social responsibility.
