Absa Commits Ksh 8 Million Sponsorship for 2026 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country

NEWS JAMES KOECH

 

The Sirikwa Classic Cross Country continues to benefit from strong corporate backing, with Absa Bank once again stepping forward to support the event and underline its long-term commitment to the development of athletics in Kenya. Ahead of the 2026 edition, Absa has injected Ksh 8 million into the championship, a move that guarantees the race retains its status as a World Athletics Gold-level competition while offering athletes a world-class platform to compete. Absa’s involvement with the Sirikwa Classic dates back to 2023, when the bank made an initial Ksh 2 million contribution that helped set the stage for the event’s growth onto the international scene. The following year, that support rose to Ksh 3 million, reflecting growing confidence in the race’s vision and impact. The partnership peaked in 2025, when Absa took on title sponsorship responsibilities with a significant Ksh 11 million investment, firmly establishing the Sirikwa Classic as one of the premier cross-country races on the global calendar. Through consistent and progressive support, Absa remains a key driver in strengthening the event and nurturing future athletics stars.

The Sirikwa Classic Cross Country continues to benefit from strong corporate backing, with Absa Bank once again stepping forward to support the event and underline its long-term commitment to the development of athletics in Kenya.

Ahead of the 2026 edition, Absa has injected Ksh 8 million into the championship, a move that guarantees the race retains its status as a World Athletics Gold-level competition while offering athletes a world-class platform to compete.

Absa’s involvement with the Sirikwa Classic dates back to 2023, when the bank made an initial Ksh 2 million contribution that helped set the stage for the event’s growth onto the international scene. The following year, that support rose to Ksh 3 million, reflecting growing confidence in the race’s vision and impact.

The partnership peaked in 2025, when Absa took on title sponsorship responsibilities with a significant Ksh 11 million investment, firmly establishing the Sirikwa Classic as one of the premier cross-country races on the global calendar. Through consistent and progressive support, Absa remains a key driver in strengthening the event and nurturing future athletics stars.

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