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To further motivate and reward our dedicated athletes, we’re launching the KATA Athletics Performance Contest—a biannual competition designed to celebrate the top earners among our athletes and camps.

How It Works:

Twice a year, KATA will reward the athlete who has earned the most prize money by sending 15% of their winnings to KATA’s bank account. The responsibility lies with the camp or farm operator to ensure these funds are submitted, as results only count once the money is received in our account.

The first contest period will conclude at the end of January 2026, allowing for any delays in prize money payments. The second contest will wrap up at the end of July. This twice-annual schedule ensures everyone has ample time to report and account for their winnings.

Camp and Athlete Rewards:

At the end of each contest period, the individual athlete who has earned the most prize money will receive a 25,000 KES bonus. Additionally, the top three KATA camps—those whose athletes collectively submit the highest total winnings—will each receive 25,000 KES.

In other words, each contest distributes a total of 100,000 KES: 75,000 KES to the top three camps (25,000 each) and 25,000 KES to the top individual athlete. Over the course of a year, that’s a total of 200,000 KES in rewards.

Conclusion:

Because there can be delays in receiving prize money, the contest periods are extended slightly to ensure all earnings are accounted for. We’re excited to see our athletes and camps compete and look forward to celebrating their achievements together!