Nairobi, Kenya - The streets came alive yesterday as the inaugural Mkokoteni Derby transformed Nairobi’s iconic handcarts into racing machines in an event designed by Airpocket to demonstrate its cutting-edge real-time race-timing and instant-payout technology.
The derby showcased how athletes and event organizers — even
within informal sectors — can receive accurate race results and financial
rewards within seconds. This marks a major step toward making sports payouts
more transparent, efficient, and inclusive.
The event also introduced an innovative revenue model for
mkokoteni riders. Through partnerships with advert-aggregation platforms,
branded ads were placed on the carts, creating a brand-new income stream for
participants and empowering the mkokoteni community economically.
The derby was proudly sponsored by Odibets, which emphasized
its commitment to uplifting grassroots talent and unconventional sporting
initiatives.
Odibets General Manager Dedan Mungai said:
“We believe that grassroots sports and talent development is
one of the sustainable causes that stakeholders should invest in.”
Airpocket’s integration of technology, community
participation, and inclusive financial systems positions the Mkokoteni Derby as
a model for future grassroots sporting events across Kenya.
Full race results are available on Airpocket’s official
results page.
Official Race Results: https://airpocketcycling.com/races/7f533b72-9e69-4ab7-bdaa-c818dc244594/results
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