The 5th edition of the Kip Keino Classic is expected to be flooded with spectators after organisers of the event announced that there will be no entry fees for Kenyans who want to enjoy the spectacle scheduled for Saturday 20th April.

The KipKeino Classic Meet Director Barnaba Korir announced during an interview with People Sport.

“For sure there will be no entry fee for the fans… we would like to urge all the sports lovers especially those living in Nairobi to turn up in large numbers this Saturday so that we can fill the stadium to the brim,” stated Korir.

“If we fill the venue it will help us in the future because we want this Kipkeino Classic to be promoted to the rank of Diamond League. We are currently at the Continental Tour Gold level, and the next step is the Diamond League. After that, we will be able to get the World Championships here in Nairobi.”

With the announcement, the organisers anticipate a 30,000 turnout at the Nyayo Stadium.

The previous four editions of the annual competition have elicited excitement from fans especially watching the brilliant sprint star Ferdinand Omanyalla downing elite USA and Jamaican short-distance runners on home turf.

“All is going on well as scheduled… Our athletes have stepped up their preparations at the Ulinzi Complex Stadium, and for the international athletes, we expect them to start arriving this evening.

“We have the logistical preparations done for the athletes from arrival to departure after the race.”

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