Athletics as a sport has played a pivotal role in empowering many communities in the country as they fly the Kenyan flag at international championships.
Speaking in Eldoret while on the official opening of the annual Athletes Conference, Sports cabinet secretary Amina Mohamed said the sports in general and athletics has played a pivotal role in empowering many individuals across the country.
“My appeal to all sports organizations is to support personnel and encourage athletes to focus on training and continues self-empowerment,” said Amina.
With Athletics Kenya focusing to form athletes’ welfare, Amina said it was a good plan for individuals to set up such plans to guide them earn a living in future.
“Sports should be very critical to advance a future perspective by investing in ventures that bring income and maintain savings to sustain your families even when your athletics days are over. That is why I applaud Athletics Kenya’s initiative to support the establishment of Athletes’ welfare Association to drive the agenda,” said Amina.
She also urged sports federations to submit their annual budgets on time to ensure that the ministry prepare for international events.
“In order to improve efficiency, I call on all spoprts organizations to present their annual calendar of events to the ministry on or before 20th December 2019 to allow proper and adequate planning. Adhoc requests for funding will not be considered,” said Amina.
She added that the ministry is working with county governments in nurturing talent at the grssroot with vigor.
“We are engaging county government to capacity building and collaboration to establish talent academies across the country,” added Amina.