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Godspeed to Shabana, but ride could be bumpy

President Uhuru Kenyatta (third right) hands over keys for a 62-seater bus to a Shabana FC official as players look on October 21, 2020 in Kisii.

Photo credit: Pool

What you need to know:

  • I’m afraid a swanky new bus alone doesn’t even cover half the distance of a community club’s recurrent expenses.

There is this sad tale that those who’ve been following Kenyan football for a while may be familiar with.

The story has been retold countless times, but I will narrate an abridged version for the sake of the younger readers.