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Kenya: Kisumu County Allocates Sh23.8 Million for Grassroots Sporting Equipment

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Kisumu — The County Government of Kisumu has allocated Sh23.8mn to aid in the procurement of sports gear and equipment to be distributed to 19 wards across the county in a bid to develop talent and bolster sporting activities.

Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o while flagging off the sports items on Tuesday, expressed the county’s commitment to promoting local talent.

“In the financial year 2020/2021 we had procured sports equipment worth a total of Sh. 8,900,000 which were issued to 8 wards. This year we have increased the number of recipient wards to 19 to aid the sector,” said Nyong’o.

Nyongo said distributing sportswear like uniforms and equipment was to enhance performance during training and competition.

With Kisumu county gaining space in the sports world both nationally and internationally he said they have embarked on an aggressive infrastructure development agenda as a key provision for talent boost.

“Apart from distributing this sportswear we are constructing new sports facilities and upgrading the old ones in the county. For example, works at Moi stadium are underway,” he said.

Nyongo reiterated that supporting talents at the ward level will jumpstart vibrant talent identification and harness them for the international sports world.

“As a county, we take sports seriously because Kisumu is a home of talents that has produced many international women and men including Kisumu All stars who are doing well in the national super league,” he stated.