Wetang’ula urges MPs to allocate more funds for sports activities

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Members of Parliament to allocate the Sports docket more resources.

Wetang'ula said athletics is, without doubt, the number one marketing arena for Kenya.

Speaker Wetang’ula said Kenya's National Anthem has been played at the International Capitals because of the tenacity, determination, and will of the Country's athletes.

Speaking while gracing the Third Edition of The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Wetangula said Kenya has talent that knows no boundaries.

"We are always proud to watch our Kenyan sportsmen and women win races in the international Arena. Every time I see our boys and girls winning on the international platforms, I feel more proud as a Kenyan," she said.

The annual event is organised by the Personal Assistant to President William Ruto, Farouk Kibet. Wetang’ula commend Farouk for the great initiative that has given talent space to be nurtured across the age groups.

"In my capacity as the Speaker of the National Assembly, I urge Members of Parliament to allocate more resources to sports to grow talents. I commit to always supporting the sporting activities," he said.

We must love each other and support President Ruto and his Government to ensure that the leadership achieves its dream. Our talents have no boundary, and they will take us where we must be. We must all be proud as Kenyans."

Area Governor Jonathan Bii said his leadership will continue to support sports activities.

"We have seen young people participating in various sporting activities. It is an honour to have such people, and we are assured of the future in sports."

Kakamega Governor Fernedes Barasa said he will launch another edition of the event to support talent across the Country.

"The organiser has shown us the way; we will follow in the footsteps. This is a major milestone in our Country's sporting activities," he noted

Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok said the event continues to nurture talents across the Country.

"The government has done a lot for Education. I am proud that today's event has been planned to solely support matters of Education.

" World athletics Champion Paul Tergat said the event motivates many who want to earn through sports. We will have many talents in the future. All stakeholders should embrace the idea that we can have our young people actively participating in sports," he said.

Nandi Woman Rep Muge Cynthia called for inclusion of the Country's leadership in sporting activities.

"We are proud as a Nation that we have been recognised globally because of talent. All of us must join hands never to lose this great talent," she noted.