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President Ruto to launch Talanta Hela programme next week
Kenyan President William Ruto (second right) congratulates Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala (centre) after winning the 100m men's event as Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga (second left), Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (left) and Kenyan Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba look on during the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on May 13, 2023.
What you need to know:
- Speaking Friday morning at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, Namwamba said the launch of the Talanta Hela programme will coincide with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally at State House in Nairobi
- In deciding to proceed with the Talanta Hela launch, Namwamba said the High Court last Monday only quashed the appointment of members of its two technical committees – Sports and Creatives
- Talanta Hela is an initiative by the government to monetise talents in sports and the creative industry
President William Ruto will on Friday next week launch the Talanta Hela programme, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has said.
Speaking Friday morning at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, Namwamba said the launch of the Talanta Hela programme will coincide with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally at State House in Nairobi.
