NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 – President William Ruto has splashed a cash gift of Sh10mn to 12-time FKF Premier League champions AFC Leopards, as they marked 60 years of existence on Sunday evening at the Nyayo National Stadium.
President Ruto delivered what was an erstwhile promise, handing over the money in cash to Ingwe chairman Dan Shikanda.
Other leaders present also added on to the Head of State’s kitty, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba and Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja adding Sh2mn each, Bungoma’s Ken Lusaka adding Sh1mn while Kisii’s Simba Arati also added a further million.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna also added on to the birthday goodies for Ingwe. “I am a small man your excellency so I will not mention the millions you guys have. Yesterday I gave my donation of Sh250,000,” said Sifuna.
President Ruto watched a game pitting AFC’s immediate former players against Spanish amateur side Ramassa, who were invited as part of the birthday celebrations.
“I feel honoured to be here celebrating this great day with you, Ingwe fans. The history of Kenya, and Kenyan sport cannot be complete without the mention of AFC Leopards. As a government, we will remain committed to putting Kenya back on top in matters sports,” President Ruto said.
He added; “Sports is a key component of the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and I want to reiterate my commitment and that of the government.”
AFC, one of the oldest and most followed football clubs in Kenya has had activities all week, celebrating their birthday, and it culminated in various matches at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Earlier in the day, the Leopards main team played against Shabana and Gor Mahia FC, both matches ending 1-1, while their legends also faced Gor’s legends
