NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 1 – The youthful energy of Kenya’s Kabaddi national team was on full display as they paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affair, Creative Economy and Sports Ababu Namwamba, presenting him with the trophies they won at the just-concluded Africa Kabaddi Championship held in Nairobi. The dynamic team, emerged as the overall champions, clinching the African crown by dominating eight other nations and triumphing over Uganda in the finals. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affair, Creative Economy and Sports Hon.
Ababu Namwamba receiving trophy from the Kabaddi Team. CS Ababu congratulated the team, noting that their achievement qualifies them for the upcoming World Cup. “For you to qualify and fly our beautiful flag is no mean feat.
Sports is the most significant export that Kenya sells to the world. It gives me immense pride to see our young people at the forefront, branding Kenya globally through sport,” he remarked. Highlighting the importance of sports in building careers and livelihoods, CS Ababu praised the Kabaddi sport for providing young Kenyans with a platform to earn a living.
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affair, Creative Economy and Sports Hon. Ababu Namwamba receiving trophy from the Kabaddi Team. “We are running a very progressive talent pipeline called #TalantaHela, where we seek to grow your talent and have that talent build a livelihood for you.
We want to explore the possibilities of integrating Kabaddi into school co-c.
