Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has promised to reward Sh100 000 to any team from the county that will lift the Western Regional Secondary School Sports Association Championship.
The regional games start officially on Wednesday and will last for four days at St Peters Mumias Boys High School.
Kakamega County is presenting over 450 student participants in the competitions in 14 disciplines.
Schools from Kakamega will battle with those from Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga for the Western region.