President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, February 26, 2018, received the FIFA World Cup trophy which is on a global tour ahead of this year’s tournament set to kick off in June in Russia.
Speaking during the colourful event at State House, Nairobi, Uhuru pledged commitment to work with county governments in developing local talents.
Before unveiling of the World Cup trophy at State House, the President was treated to an interesting 20-minute display football match between Bunge FC and Copa Kids FC where the teams drew one all.
“We have just witnessed a great game between our members of Parliament and these young, budding, future world cup participants who are here with us today,” President said.
Sports being a devolved function, President Kenyatta said he was pleased to see a number of governors attending the event at State House to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup trophy.
“I want to commit to you that as the national Government, we look forward to working together with you to develop the talents of our young people,” Uhuru told the governors.
Governors who attended the event at State Houses were Josphat Nanok (Turkana), Charity Ngilu (Kitui), Paul Chepkwony (Kericho) and Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga) attended the event.
President Kenyatta pointed out that the arrival of the FIFA World Cup trophy in the country for the third time showed considerable partnership, friendship and the growing contribution by partners in developing sports in the country.
“For the third time, our country has been honoured with the arrival once again of this magnificent trophy in its world tour. On behalf of all Kenyans, we are truly grateful both to Coca-Cola and FIFA for once again picking Kenya as one of the countries during this Cup’s tour across the World,” the President said.