Three relay squads from Kenyatta University (KU) have secured their spots in the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals after dominating an intense set of on-campus qualifiers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPowered by Swiss sportswear giant On, the competition brings together student-athletes across Nairobi to compete for inter-university bragging rights and the grand prize of a fully paid race weekend experience in South Africa.Action at the Thika road-based varsity marks the beginning of the knock-out qualifiers, with other institutions expected to qualify teams for the finals, including CUEA, Strathmore, JKUAT, University of Nairobi, and Riara University.##NAJAVA_MECA_9953581##Teams from these universities will go head-to-head in relay races on Saturday, 3 October, at Nyayo Stadium for the grand prize. Four standout student athletes selected from the competing teams will earn a fully paid trip to South Africa for a one-of-a-kind race experience.The opportunity will give the students a chance to test themselves in a new competitive environment, experience South Africa’s running culture, and create memories beyond the university circuit.Speaking at the opening event at Kenyatta University grounds, Navalayo Osembo, Director of Africa at On, said the Swiss company was looking to discover untapped talent.Veteran US track star brings an illustrious career to an emotional close“For the next two weeks, we will be on tour to the participating universities where we hope to discover great talent ahead of the finals. Our ambition is to build a community that celebrates Kenyan heritage and inspire young people to experience sports and culture in a different way," Osembo offered.On originally established itself within the Kenyan market through partnerships with local runners and communities such as 'We Run Nairobi', as it connected with the new generation that sees running not just as a sport, but as a lifestyle, a source of connection, and a means of self-expression.Disappointing World Ultimate result only adds more fuel to the fire, says EwoiIn 2025, the two partners organised a community run at Windsor Golf Club, bringing together over 500 runners, reflecting the growing appetite for accessible social experiences in the city.They have additionally partnered with various Kenyan stars, including multiple World champion and Hellen Obiri, a two-time New York and Boston Marathons winner, Mountain Running champion Patrick Kipngeno, and steeplechase rising star Mercy Chepngeno, among others, in a bid to support African athletes across disciplines and at different stages of their careers.