-Finals is set on Sunday as teams and individuals battle for a share of the Ksh. 17 million prize kitty.
-The competition features four disciplines, namely athletics, football, rugby, and 3×3 basketball.
-Betika is licensed and regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) and Gambling can be addictive.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS.
The second edition of Betika BingwaFest is set to culminate at the Afraha Stadium in Nakuru county on Sunday August 17 th, 2025 as teams and individuals battle for a share of the Ksh. 17 million prize kitty.
The event kicked off since Monday August 11 th, 2025 at Nakuru for the Rift Valley Region with action across the four disciplines, athletics, football, rugby and 3×3 basketball.
Football action started with the preliminary matches involving 16 men’s teams and 16 ladies’ teams on with rugby and basketball set to start on Friday.
Betika Head of Brand Eric Mwiti said that the inaugural BingwaFest was more than just a tournament, it was a movement that brought communities together, showcased incredible talent and changed lives.
“From young athletes who got their first big break to fans who experienced world-class competition right at their doorstep, the impact was felt far and wide. As we kick off Season Two this weekend in Nakuru, we are excited to build on that legacy. We can’t wait to see teams from across various sports disciplines bring their very best to the field, the track, and the court. At Betika, our commitment goes beyond the game, we are here to nurture talent, inspire dreams, and create unforgettable moments for our athletes and fans. This weekend promises to be nothing short of electrifying,” said Mwiti.
The 2013 World Championships Silver medalist in 5000m Mercy Cherono will highlight the athletics action over both 5000m and 10,000m and will face stiff competition from Maurine Jepkoech who was crowned the 10,000m BingwaFest national champion at Siaya in April as the first season concluded.
“We are happy that BingwaFest is coming back for the second season. This is a tournament that has valued athletics as much as the other sports, and it is a good platform for us athletes to not only help us stay in shape but also earn some money. I will be taking part in the 5,000m and the 10,000m races, and I look forward to it,” said Cherono.
Winners in football and rugby, both men and women will pocket Ksh. 1 million each while the winning teams in the 3×3 basketball will go home Ksh. 500,000 richer.
The first runners-up for football and rugby will be awarded Ksh. 500,000 and the second runners-up are set to receive Ksh. 250,000.
In basketball, the teams that finish second and third will take home KES 250,000 and KES 100,000, respectively.
In athletics more than Ksh. 6M will be up for grabs in the various track disciplines that will be on show, with both male and female athletes receiving equal prize money.
Gold medalists in the lucrative 10,000m will take home Ksh. 300,000 as the first and second runners up will pocket Ksh. 250,000 and Ksh. 200,000 respectively.
The athletes who finish fourth and fifth will round off the prize bracket and will receive Ksh. 100,000 and Ksh. 75,000 in that order.
For the 5,000m category, winners will be awarded Ksh. 250,000, second place finishers Ksh. 150,000, third place Ksh. 100,000, fourth place Ksh. 50,000, and fifth place Ksh. 30,000.
Prizes for the top five in the 100m, 4000m, 800m and 1,500m will be the same, with gold medalists receiving Ksh. 150,000, silver medalists Ksh. 100,000 and bronze medalists Ksh.60,000.
The fourth and fifth place finishers will pocket Ksh. 30,000 and Ksh. 20,000 respectively.
Just like in the first season, there will be a free medical camp in Nakuru that will run throughout the weekend and will offer general consultation services, specialist consultation services, laboratory and pharmacy services.
Betika is licensed and regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) and Gambling can be addictive.
Play responsibly. 18+ only.
ENDS.
KINDLY ADVERTISE WITH US.
AND IF YOU WANT YOUR GOLF/SPORTS/BUSINESS/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH/OPINIONS/SPONSORED CONTENTS OR BUSINESS PROMO FEATURED IN THIS SITE?
KINDLY CONTACT US.
mmaarufu@gmail.com.
golfnewslinks@gmail.com.
Phone/What’s up…+254726614604.
+254722415598.
