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Ababu Namwamba has explained why the Ministry of Sports cannot stop Kenyans from switching allegiance.
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba has explained that an athlete’s decision to switch allegiance cannot be changed by the new reward scheme.
Namwamba explained that there is very little the Ministry of Sports can do to ensure that an athlete continues running for Kenya.
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09:16 - 17.10.2023
ATHLETICS Kelvin Kiptum explains his thoughts while running to break marathon record
After his dominant display at the Chicago Marathon, Kelvin Kiptum shared what was going on in his mind during the race.
The CS noted that representing the country should be a personal choice since no amount of money can buy patriotism.
“The choice to run for Kenya or to switch allegiance or nationality cannot be fixed by rewards…you can’t buy patriotism or fidelity to the national flag.
No amount of money can buy that and the pride of Kenya has no price. We can give athletes the amount of money that we have but if they are not patriotic to the core, they will still switch nationalities,” he explained.
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13:58 - 15.10.2023
FOOTBALL AFCON 2027: Namwamba explains how key responsibilities will be shared between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has revealed some of the things that will be considered before Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania share responsibilities for AFCON 2027
Namwamba added that they are working around the clock to take better care of athletes. Previously, there have been several cases of athletes being mistreated when they go for national duties including the World Championships and Olympic Games.
However, Namwamba disclosed that they are slowly changing the narrative to ensure that athletes are comfortable.
“As a country, we need to take better care of our athletes and we admit that previously, that has not been the case.
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18:00 - 16.10.2023
ATHLETICS Kenyan long-distance runner handed 10-year doping ban after forging hospital documents
Kenyan marathoner Titus Ekiru will serve a hefty 10-year ban after being found guilty of forging hospital documents to cover up positive tests of banned substances
We have not had a definite, deliberate, and intentional reward scheme for our athletes and there was a lot of uncertainty towards that.
However, at the moment, an athlete is aware of what to expect when they break the world record,” Namwamba explained.
He added that athletes are also aware of how much they will be given as they head to the Olympic Games in Paris, France next year and even as they pitch camp at the Miramas Training camp.
“This scheme ensures that athletes are aware of what to expect and they know that the country actually cares for them,” he said.
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