By Fred Maingi
Youth & Sports Cabinet Secretary Hon. Ababu Namwamba has lauded leading online gaming platform Sportspesa for transforming Sports in the country to a greater level.
Namwamba said Sportspesa despite sponsoring both the mighty Gor Mahia and Muranga Seal have spread their wings by venturing into other sporting activities which is quite commendable.
Speaking at the Muhuri Muchiri stadium in Ruai Estate, the Cabinet Secretary lauded Sportspesa for sponsoring six teams based at Kasarani constituency by donating Uniforms, Bips and a further Ksh. 5million to boost the clubs.
Clad in white matching attire, Namwamba said what Sportspesa has done is in line with the Government policy of promoting bottom-up from the grassroot.
In his part, host and area member of Parliament Capt. Ronald Karauri lauded the ministry under Namwamba for promoting sports activities in the country and recognising sportsmen and women who have done proud for the country.
Karauri said “Charity begins at home, that is why we ave started here in Kasarani. We want the sponsorship to grow and expand across the country so that we stand in support of grassroot teams”
The six grassroot clubs that received sponsorship include Kasarani Fc, Maji mazuri, Victor’s Faith, Ruai United, Mwiki United, and ladies side Ruai Queens.
The minister went on “As a ministry, we are trying to Improve our sports in every discipline. We had been banned in football and the first step we took was to talk with the FIFA president to bring our football back.
To recognize our teams, we rewarded top clubs including Gor Mahia struggling AFC Leopards, Kakamega Homeboys,newly promoted Shabana Muranga seal, Vihiga Queens, Ulinzi Starlets, and even our former Sports heroes who did proud for our country.
Kapseret M. P Hon. Oscar Sudi who gave the six clubs a further Ksh. 1 million, Nambale legislator Geoffrey Mulanya, several FKF officials and Sports administrators graced the colorful occasion.