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Government keen on developing sporting talent: Namwamba

Ababu Namwamba and Muthomi Njuki

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba (right) and Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki wave to the players at Kirubia Stadium in Tharaka Nithi County during the opening of eighth edition of Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games on April 24, 2023. The competition has brought together over 30 counties and features football, volleyball and basketball. 


 

Photo credit: Alex Njeru | Nation Media Group

By  Alex Njeru

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Namwamba said the government would step in and install 20,000 seats at the nearly constructed Kirubia Stadium, and construct a presidential pavilion and a lounge
  • He said state-run Talanta Hela talent development programme which will be launched soon will turn talents into a source of livelihood for players


Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has underscored the government’s commitment to nurturing sporting talent.

Speaking Monday while presiding over the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games at Kirubia Stadium in Tharaka Nithi County, Namwamba said his ministry is committed to promoting sports at the grassroots in collaboration with the counties.

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