Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, alongside his Mining counterpart Hassan Joho, today graced the first edition of the Cheraa Unity Cup under the OKM Foundation in Cherang’any Sub-County.
Speaking at the event, the two leaders noted that the country abounds with sports talent that needs to be developed.
“Every community has a star waiting to be discovered. Sports tournaments at the community level help to bring out these talents, promote cohesion, and steer the youth away from negative behaviours,” said CS Murkomen.
CS Joho congratulated CS Murkomen for the initiative and urged other leaders to
support sports development, saying it was a critical way of creating jobs.
“Football initiatives like the Cheraa Unity Cup help to steer youth away from
from alcohol and drug abuse,” he said.
Men and women competed in volleyball and football, which culminated in today’s finals.
The highlight of the day was the thrilling contest between Kapsara FC and Sibanga FC, that had to be settled at extra time in favour of Sibanga FC.
Other leaders were Governor Wisely Rotich, Trans-Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, MPs Lillian Siyoi (Trans-Nzoia), Caroline Ng’elechei (Elgeyo Marakwet), Kakai Bisau (Kiminini), Dr. Robert Pukose (Endebess), Nelson Koech (Belgut), William Kamket (Tiaty), Rael Kasiwai (West Pokot), Timothy Toroitich (Marakwet West) and Japheth Nyakundi (Kitutu Chache North).
Also present were former MPs Zipporah Kittony, Wesley Korir, Chris Wamalwa, former CS Susan Nakhumicha and MCAs, among other leaders.
Government officials present were PSs Elijah Mwangi (Sports), Joel Arumonyang (Public Works) and Harry Kimtai (Mining), DIG-APS Gilbert Masengeli, and Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund CEO Nuh Ibrahim, among other officials.
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