Ruto confirms Sh2.5 million reward for Stars, hails team's resilience
Ruto concluded by celebrating the team’s resilience, emphasizing that their triumph reflects Kenya’s spirit of courage
Ruto concluded by celebrating the team’s resilience, emphasizing that their triumph reflects Kenya’s spirit of courage
The penalty was imposed after security failures during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between Kenya and Morocco last Sunday at Kasarani Stadium
The president also pledged further rewards if the team progresses from the quarterfinals, promising Sh1 million and a house under the affordable housing programme for every player and technical team member.
Starts held on for the victory despite going down 10 men in the first half after Chris Erambo was sent off
Key affected routes include Aerodrome Road and the stretch from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout
Both the Sh200 Ordinary and Sh500 Silver tickets were quickly bought, reflecting the same level of enthusiasm that filled the stadium during Kenya’s opening win against DR Congo.
Sports PS Elijah Mwangi said part of the bonus will come from the ministry’s Sh70 million annual reward budget, with Ruto set to top up Sh530 million if the team wins
Kick-off was scheduled for 3 pm, but by midday, heavy crowds were already making their way toward the venue.
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President William Ruto recently visited the team at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where he encouraged the players as they prepare for the tournament.
On Monday, McCarthy had to accept the withdrawal of playmaker Mohamed Bajaber, who left camp to attend to his pending transfer move from Kenya Police to Tanzania's Simba SC
Stars will now return to Nairobi with only 13 days to their opening fixture of CHAN versus the DR Congo at Kasarani.