S. OchiengBenjamin Ayimba legacy tournament receives 1.2 million sponsorship boon
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The tournament, which will take place from 7-9 April 2023, is set to remember and honor the late Kenyan rugby icon.
The inaugural edition of the Benjamin Ayimba Legacy tournament set to take place from 7-9 April 2023 in Machakos has received a massive shot in the arm with a 1.2 million shillings sponsorship from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
“This is a timely boost to our efforts to be able to deliver a top class tournament in remembrance of our departed brother and also continue to grow the game of Rugby in the country. So far preparations are well on course and well shall deliver as per the expectations of Kenyans,” Quicks Nyakwaka, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee said.
Great news for sports enthusiasts! The Machakos County Government under the ministry of Sports youth and gender has officially launched the Benjamin Ayimba Legacy Tournament Trophy today, honoring the legacy of the late rugby legend. We're excited to announce that the tournament… pic.twitter.com/YhzQTEGGl6
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“We are keen on supporting sports and nurturing talents that we are endowed with to be able to compete and market our country on the global stage. We are proud to be associated with this tournament that honors the late Rugby icon & legend Benjamin Ayimba because of what he achieved for Kenya,” Jack Bwana, GM Marketing & Business Dev at KAA said.
The tournament, which will take place at the Kenyatta Stadium is set to remember and honor the late Kenyan rugby icon Benjamin Ayimba who co-founded the Masaku Team and the Kenya Rugby League Federation.
Ayimba, who remains to be the only head coach who has ever led the men’s national rugby 7s side Shujaa to clinching a main cup title on the prestigious World Rugby 7s Series (Singapore 2016), passed on in May 2021 after battling cerebral malaria.
The Kenya Rugby League Federation (KRLF) who are the organizers of the first edition of the tournament already partnered with Bunson travel and Semara Hotel to craft a deal that is set to give fans a proper experience during the extravaganza.
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About the Tournament
The Kenya Rugby League Federation partnered with the County Government of Machakos in January to initiate the Benjamin Ayimba Legacy annual tournament.
The tournament will have three categories which includes the men, women, and developmental sides.
Part of proceeds from the tournament will be used to support Machokos' Children's Home and rugby development activities.
