As the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) games continue in Kakamega County, local traders and bodaboda operators have reported significant economic benefits from the influx of visitors.
The traders expressed their gratitude for the increased customer base during the event, noting that the games have positively impacted their earnings. Many bodaboda operators have reported a rise in daily income as they transport participants and spectators to various venues hosting the competitions.
“This event has been a blessing for us. Our businesses have flourished due to the large number of people visiting Kakamega for the games,” said one bodaboda operator.
The traders and service providers lauded the Kakamega County Government for hosting the KICOSCA games, emphasizing that such events provide a much-needed boost to the local economy.
With participants and spectators from counties across Kenya attending the games, many businesses, including food vendors, accommodation providers, and retail shops, have experienced a surge in demand.
The traders appealed to the county government to host more events of this nature in the future, noting the long-term economic and social benefits such gatherings bring to the community.
The KICOSCA games, known for promoting inter-county unity and cultural exchange, have proven to be more than just a sporting event, leaving a lasting impact on the livelihoods of the Kakamega residents
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