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Uasin- Gishu county derby will involve the University of Eldoret Falcons rubbing shoulders with Eldoret Falcons.<\/p>\n<p>Royal Starlets entertain Vikers Queens, high-flying Thika Queens has an away date with Migori EDC, Zetech Sparks host Bungoma Queens as Nakuru City Queens target Young Bullets&#8217; scalp.<\/p>\n<p>Kiambu County-based Gaspo Women will settle scores with Macmillan Queens. 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