Kindiki: State to increase investment in Harambee Stars and sports development

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said that the government is intentional about increasing investments into the Harambee Stars and sports development across all in the country.

Speaking on Sunday at Tarbaj Teachers Training College during the Tarbaj Constituency Economic Empowerment Programme in Wajir County, Kindiki said it is the responsibility of government to ensure there are modern facilities for sports people to use in sharpening their skills.

He praised Harambee Stars for their spirited run to the quarter-finals of the ongoing CHAN tournament, promising government support to strengthen the national team ahead of future competitions.

The DP said the team made Kenyans proud despite being eliminated by Madagascar in a penalty shootout.

“We are proud of what Harambee Stars have done for our country. Going forward, we will continue to motivate our players and the technical bench. We will improve their welfare and support them as they prepare for AFCON 2027 and the World Cup qualifiers,” Kindiki said.

He emphasized the government’s commitment to upgrading sports facilities across the country, noting that modern stadiums and playing fields will give young people the chance to nurture talent and pursue sports as a career.

“We are committed to building stadiums and improving sports fields, including soccer, volleyball, handball, netball, and rugby, so that our youth can utilize their talents and earn a living through sports,” The DP said.

Kindiki also used the occasion to reaffirm the Kenya Kwanza government’s promise of equitable development across the country.

He said President William Ruto’s administration is determined to unite Kenyans through projects that uplift all regions.

He pointed to the ongoing construction of the Mandera–Rhamu–Elwak–Kotulo–Tarbaj–Wajir–Modogashe–Isiolo road, which he said will be completed on time, opening up northern Kenya to trade and investment.

He further highlighted the LAPSSET corridor road running from Lamu through Marsabit, Garissa, Isiolo, Samburu, and Turkana.

On energy access, Kindiki announced that more than 18,500 families in Wajir County are being connected to electricity under a Sh3 billion programme.

He added that hybrid power plants worth Sh500 billion are being established in Merti, Habaswein, Eldas, and Elwak to strengthen the national grid.

Other government initiatives in Wajir include the construction of fresh produce markets, affordable housing, and student hostels for Tarbaj Vocational Training Centre, Tarbaj Teachers Training College, and other learning institutions.

The event was attended by senior leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh Mohamed, and several MPs and MCAs from the region.