{
  "id": 8960327,
  "title": "CUEA, Strathmore squads book tickets to Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cuea-strathmore-squads-book-tickets-to-open-lanes-varsity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:19:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/cuea-strathmore-squads-book-tickets-to-open-lanes-varsity-invitational-finals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and Strathmore University have secured six relay squad spots for the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals, scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium. This success follows a rigorous two-day knockout stage. The championship will see top university runners compete for the title, with four standout student-athletes receiving all-expenses-paid trips to South Africa to compete in the elite running circuit. Navalayo Osembo, Director of Africa at On, expressed excitement about the growing competitiveness and energy leading up to the finals. The brand, which began in Kenya, aims to create an ecosystem around movement and storytelling, supporting young African athletes in competition, connection, and self-expression. Kenya's involvement in the tournament is seen as an important step in the brand's expansion across the continent.",
  "summary": "Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and Strathmore University have secured six relay squad berths in the upcoming Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals following a rigorous two-day knockout stage. The qualified teams join Kenyatta University for the grand finale on October 3, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium, where top university runners will clash for the [...] The post CUEA, Strathmore…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}