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Bungoma eyes tourists, sports lovers through a new sports club

BUNGOMA, Kenya, Nov 4 – Bungoma County is banking on a new entertainment and recreational facility to woo tourists and local entertainment lovers.

The club, which is in partnership with a private investor, is a state-of-the-art amphitheater with a sitting capacity of over 500 people.

It also seekS to capitalize on the upcoming World Cup 2022 tournament through matches.

“At Wanangali Sports Club we not only are promoting sports and culture but also being champions at eradicating poverty levels for our county and this can happen through skills enhancement and opportunities to train and play football with good quality facilities,” Wanangali Sports Club General Manager (GM) Dustin Kagwa said.

Apart from sports and culture, Kagwa said the facility promotes local football through annual tournaments, attracting thousands of young people.

The club also plans to collaborate with the National Government to scale up tourism, sport, and culture through annual festivals.

Private members can join the health club as a corporate, or family, with a joining fee ranging between Sh150,000 to Sh250,000.

The cost is inclusive of a spa, gym, amphitheater, and restaurant.

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