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Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba awarded financial support to several Kenyan clubs including giants Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

The Cabinet Secretary’s Champions Reception was a momentous occasion where outstanding teams were rewarded for their achievements and contributions to Kenyan sports.

Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards assisted

The highlight of the event was the financial aid provided to two prominent football clubs, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

Both clubs have faced challenges with former players and coaches reporting them to FIFA over unpaid dues.

To address this issue, the CS presented them with Ksh 5 Million each to directly settle their outstanding debts.

According to Namwamba, the money will be directly paid to the players/coaches that the clubs owe.

“We won’t give these clubs the money but we shall instead send it directly to Fifa and CAF. We are not going to allow club officials to mess up with the lives of players again,” he said.

The CS also announced the ministry’s intervention for the just concluded Football League right from the lower levels to the premier league. In it, he revealed that @GormahiaLive will receive Ksh. 10 million,Ksh. 5 million being cash reward for winning the championship and an… pic.twitter.com/NxIoSdgroR

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Gor Mahia, the reigning champions of the league, received a substantial amount of 5.5 million Kenyan shillings. This sum included 5 million shillings for their remarkable league victory and an additional 500,000 shillings shared among all 18 teams in the league.

On the other hand, AFC Leopards, another prominent football club, was awarded 500,000 shillings in cash to aid in their financial obligations.

Gor Mahia and other clubs benefit

Apart from Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, other successful football clubs were also honoured at the event. Kakamega Homeboyz received 5 million shillings for their victory in the FKF Cup, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets were rewarded with 5 million shillings each for winning the Women’s FKF Premier League and the FKF Cup, respectively.

Shabana FC were awarded 3 million shillings for emerging victorious in the FKF National Super League, while Murang’a Seal received 2 million shillings for their achievement as runners-up in the same league.

Furthermore, winners of the FKF Division One and Division Two received 300,000 shillings each in recognition of their outstanding performances in their respective leagues.

In a show of support for all teams in the FKF Premier League and National Super League, the Cabinet Secretary provided each team with 500,000 shillings, to cushion the clubs ahead of the season with sponsors in place at the moment.