Governor Alfred Mutua with other leaders at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos county. [Photo| @DrAlfredMutua]Machakos County Governor Alfred Mutua has expressed his gratitude towards the organizers of 2017 CECAFA match for selecting Machakos county as one of the venues for the just concluded games. Mutua said that Machakos will continue to be the premier sporting destination in Kenya.He further noted that the county was proud to be part of the hosts adding that it was a moment when sports united Kenyans. "I wish to thank the organizers of. the #CECAFAKe2017 for choosing Machakos as a host venue for the games. We will continue to be the premier sporting destination in Kenya. We are proud to be part of this moment; A great moment when sports united us as a Nation," read Mutua's tweet.Other counties which also hosted the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup include Kakamega and Kisumu.

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