Moses kuria buys Kenyan club renames it Mt kenya football club

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Are politicians doing enough to support local football?

If you assume that there nothing passionate about football in Africa, then you might be mistaken to be from a different galaxy.

Former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga said they are keen to professionalize football in the country as one way of creating employment for youth.

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Raila was speaking when he paid a surprise visit to Gor Mahia players at their Hilton Hotel hours before their match against English Premier league side Everton at the Goodison Park yesterday.

Raila, who is also a Gor Mahia patron, said it was a massive milestone for the local champions to be the first African side to play at the Goodison and with no doubt they should embrace the chance.
He said: “Football is helping youth to avoid so many bad things and our wish is to make it a profession.

Kenyan politicians have recently pledged support for local football as many have been seen supporting teams and  clubs at the stadiums.

Controversial Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has for a long time been a huge supporter for  kenyan football.
The legislator rarely misses a big Kenya Premier League match and has been seen countless times supporting the green Army during the famous mashemeji derby pitting Gor Mahia and their eternal rivals AFC Leopards. Following the relegation of Thika United, the only football from the Mt.Kenya region playing in the Kenyan Premier League, Moses Kuria has moved to ensure the region will be represented at the level once more.

Moses Kuria has bought Nakumatt FC and renamed the Club Mt Kenya United football club. Via his Facebook page, Kuria also revealed that the team will be sponsored by two corporate companies namely Mobi save and Eqwipetrol. He further added that they will be beefing up the squad in a bid to win next Season’s Kenyan Premier League title. Below is Kuria’s statement in full.


Football is undoubtedly Africa’s most popular sport. Millions tune in every week to watch the stars of the world’s biggest clubs compete. It is difficult to find an office, restaurant or bar on the continent that is not broadcasting some sort of football game at any given time.

If the football industry can overcome poor governance issues, stem the migration of talented players and reignite interest in domestic leagues, the sport can play a significant role in driving Africa’s economic and social development.

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