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Team Kenya, flagged off by CS Ababu Namwamba, is set to represent the nation at the All-African Games in Accra, Ghana.
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has presided over the flagging-off ceremony for Team Kenya, set to represent the country at the All-African Games in Accra, Ghana, from March 19th to 23rd, 2024.
This pivotal event, held at the prestigious Nyayo National Stadium, followed a rigorous two-day trial that culminated in the selection of 52 athletes, who are now primed to showcase the best of Kenyan talent and spirit on the continental stage.
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During the flag-off, Cabinet Secretary Namwamba handed over the national flag to the team, a gesture imbued with symbolism.
"Our presence here during the handover ceremony has underscored the commitment and support to uplift the country’s efforts towards our sportsmen and women," stated Namwamba, emphasizing the government's resolve to back sports development in Kenya.
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The government's dedication to sports was further underlined by Namwamba's announcement of increased allowances, revised rewarding schemes, and the initiation of an affordable housing program specifically designed for athletes.
In his stirring address, the Cabinet Secretary conveyed well wishes from President H.E Dr. William Ruto, the Cabinet, and the Kenyan people, all of whom are rallying behind Team Kenya.
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He expressed confidence in the team's ability to showcase the best of Kenyan talent and spirit on the international stage.
Team Kenya, a diverse group embodying the best of Kenyan talent and spirit across various disciplines, received the flag with both honor and a profound sense of responsibility.
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Cornelius Kemboi (5000m); Francis Abong Koumwa and Evans Keitany Kiptum (10,000m); Edwin Kimutai Too (decathlon); Samuel Gathimba and Dominic Ndigiti (20km walk); Asbel Kiprop Kemboi (high jump); Gilbert Pkemoi (triple jump); Dominic Abunda (hammer); Julius Yego and Alexander Kiprotich (javelin); Panuel Mkungo (semi marathon); Hesbon Ochieng and Stephen Odhiambo (100m); Wiseman Were (110m hurdles); Samuel Chege and Dan Kiviasi (200m); Kennedy Kimeu and David Sanayek (400m); Kipkorir Rotich and Nicholas Kiplimo (400m hurdles); Alex Kipngetich and Aaron Kemei (800m); Brian Komen and Abel Kipsang (1500m); Amos Serem, Simon Koech and Edmund Serem (3000m steeplechase)
WOMEN:
Beatrice Chepkoech and Mary Mananu (5000m); Janeth Chepngetich (10,000m); Emily Ngii and Sylvia Kemboi (20km walk); Zeddy Jesire (high jump); Winny Bii (triple jump); Roseline Nyanchama (hammer); Damacline Mwango (javelin); Nancy Chepleting (semi marathon); Esther Mbagari and Eunice Kadogo (100m); Rukia Nusra (100m hurdles); Milicent Ndoro (200m); Mary Moraa (400m); Vanice Kerubo and Rahab Wanjiru (400m hurdles); Vivian Kiprotich and Lilian Odira (800m); Mary Nyaruai and Lydia Jeruto (1500m); Caren Chebet and Purity Kirui (3000m steeplechase).
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