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Ex-Sports CS Ababu Namwamba has sang his praises yet again, saying his successor Kipchumba Murkomen will have it easy thanks to the foundations he laid.
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba believes his successor Kipchumba Murkomen will have a smooth ride thanks to the foundations he laid at the ministry.
Namwamba is among the CSs who did not make it back after President William Ruto sacked his entire Cabinet last month in the wake of countrywide protests over his government.
Former Road CS Murkomen is the man now tasked with steering the Sports Ministry and the former Budalang’i MP is confident that the ex-Elgeyo Marakwet Senator has what it takes to succeed and will benefit greatly from the path he created.
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“I inherited a Ministry rock bottom on performance, impact and ratings, worsened by multiple international bans on sports like football and a doping crisis,” Namwamba said while enumerating his achievements.
“21 months later, I hand over a Ministry reborn. Not only have all international suspensions been lifted and doping confronted decisively, but we have also returned Kenya to the elite league of hosting events like Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Am super proud of the incredible record I leave behind, which includes:
“4 Bills, 2 Policy drafts to formalise the Creative Economy, revitalise Youth Empowerment and raise Kenyan Sports to a new dimension.
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“Robust Sports and Arts Infrastructure Masterplan (SAIM), whose fruits are manifest, like the new Talanta Sports City, overhaul of Kasarani, Nyayo, Kip Keino, Kanduyi and Bukhungu stadia and the refurbished Kenya National Theatre.
“Return of Kenyan football and swimming to the international fold. Hosting of AFCON'27 and qualifying for FIFA U17 Women's World Cup are fruits of this transformation. Historic international partnerships with NBA, Grammys, Invention Studios of Hollywood, China, SA, India and Cuba to power sports and creatives to new heights.
“Monetisation of sports and arts with epic initiatives like Talanta Hela and WhozNext which have seen increased cashflow to the pockets of sportspersons and creatives. Revolutionary Incentives Framework to incentivise corporates with tax rebates for increased sponsorship of sports, creatives and events like WRC Safari Rally, which I returned to its traditional Easter calender and also extended the Kenyan franchise long-term.
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“Challenges remain, particularly around integrity, impunity, misgovernance and competence gaps. Good thing I already initiated requisite measures.”
Namwamba feels Murkomen was the right pick as he has what it takes for a successful stint at the ministry.
“If I were to pick a successor, I wouldn't have wished for anyone better. His [Murkomen’s] knowledge and passion are beyond question. I have no doubt he will sustain the phenomenal momentum I have set and take this important space to the ultimate heights as envisaged in The Plan and the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),” he added.
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