This archive report was first published on 17 August 2019.
On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) successfully defended their title at the Kenya Communications Sports Organisation (Kecoso) Games, held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
With a total of 157 points, KPA outshone their arch-rivals, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), who secured 135 points to take the second spot.
The bronze medal was awarded to the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) with 80 points, followed by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) with 70 points.
Games chairman Bildad Kisero expressed the Governing Council's commitment to promoting Kenya's sports talent globally and emphasized the significance of the annual games in raising the country's sporting profile internationally.
He also announced plans to select a new venue for the next championships, considering Narok, Meru, Machakos, or Mombasa, with Mombasa last hosting the games in 1991.
Additionally, Kisero proposed shifting the annual championship dates from August to December.
Transports, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development, and Public Works Cabinet Administrative Secretary Chris Obure encouraged more government institutions to participate in the games, citing the Kenya Railway Corporation, Kenya Roads Authority, and Kenya Highways Authority as potential participants.
Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi praised the games for providing exciting moments for the local community and boosting the local economy.
Maangi also emphasized the importance of sports in bringing people together, regardless of their tribe.
During the games, 2,200 condoms were distributed freely to the locals, and Shabana FC was allowed to participate before being eliminated in the preliminaries.
