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"content": "Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda happens to have been my lecturer in Law School. I sat with him and without a shred of any resistance, the affable Senator allowed me to co-sponsor this Bill, contrary to what would be my ordinary expectation. For that support and show of generosity, I tremendously thank him."
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"content": "As you might be aware, most of us if not all, including yourself, Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the course of our political life have participated and organised sports tournaments in our various and unique areas of jurisdiction. Some of us have taken the lead in organizing volleyball tournaments. Sen. Wakoli from Bungoma is a champion of that. I have attended many of his volleyball tournaments in Bungoma County. The Senator for Tana The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "River, who has just ably and eloquently spoken about the Bill as proposed by Sen. Sifuna, has also been on the forefront trying to organise basketball tournaments."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, you had a chance to witness amazing football in Kwale County courtesy of Wakili Chimera Super Cup Initiatives that I have been organizing virtually in every ward. I think I have done these soccer tournaments from Mwereni ward in Lunga Lunga Constituency to Pongwe/Kikoneni ward to Kinondo and Gombatobongwe ward in Msambweni Constituency, Kasemeni ward and Puma ward in Kinango Constituency as well as Tsimba-Golini in Matuga Constituency. That means I have done tournaments across the county."
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"content": "After the tournaments, what next for those who participate? Allow me to cite a young man by the name of Kevin Oloo. I know his boss might not have a chance to mention him on the Floor of this House. He has been on the forefront in our social media fora in Kwale saying there is no Supercup in Kwale other than one. He says the rest are not supercups. Even for the Hon. Masito Fatma, who is our Women Rep Supercup, Kevin Oloo has always cast aspersions as to what constitutes a supercup. The only super cup in his mind that he identifies is the Rashid Abdalla Supercup Football bonanza in Kwale County."
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"content": "We need to give credit where it is due. I take this opportunity to applaud, recognize and congratulate efforts by one gentleman, Rashid Abdalla and his wife Lulu Hassan, for their steadfast and resolute industry, effort, discipline and commitment in running what is perhaps the largest football bonanza in Kwale County - the Rashid Abdalla Super Cup Editions. All football clubs in Kwale County are dear to me, but there is one that I love. It is called Denmark FC from Maganyakulo in Matuga Constituency. That club has participated in many tournaments over time. However, as I speak here today, they are participating in the nationwide league. That club started from non-script tournaments sponsored by politicians and well-wishers. Recently through the Rashid Abdallah Super Cup, Denmark FC was recognised nationally. It will be a travesty of justice if I do not subscribe and mention, on the Floor of this House, their rallying motto. You will allow me to speak in Swahili because the rallying motto of Denmark FC is in Swahili and I cannot translate it in English. They say, ‘hii ni Denmark wewe, kataa uone.’ I am happy that through these tournaments, we have real world-class talent being showcased to the nation and the world. The hallmark of this Bill is about identifying, nurturing and promoting sports talent. It is not necessarily about football talent, but sports talent as a whole. So, we will be able to identify, nurture, promote and hopefully turn the talents of our young men into an economic gaining activity. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to take this chance to laud the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, led by my able Governor emeritus, Hon. Salim Mvurya. I appreciate him for breathing life into this Bill even before it becomes law. Yesterday, I was supposed to accompany him in Taru, Kinango Constituency, as he was launching the Sports Academy at Taru High School. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "As I speak today, the Hon. Cabinet Secretary has just launched the Matuga Constituency Sports Academy at Matuga Girls. That speaks to life on this Bill. It shows that the Government has seen the need to promote talent by walking a step ahead in establishing these sports academies. With that, our young, talented men and women can have a continuous platform where they can showcase their talent and both local and international scouts can scout for real talent. I usually run tournaments which you always attend. We usually give them money, football jerseys and all the support that is required. Unfortunately, two or three weeks later after the split of that money both the players and the club always have nothing to show. They then end up waiting for the next politician to run a tournament for them to get something or to live off their talent. The act of misusing our talented young men and women must come to an end. That is what this Bill is all about. I have seen tremendous talent in rural areas. When discussing sports like football, basketball and indoor games, it is essential to invest time in the rural communities. Small clubs such as Bumbani Stars FC, SS Assad FC, and Samburu Lions FC showcase incredible talent. However, this talent is often wasted. This is because there is no established law, policy or framework to help young men advance their sporting abilities. As a result, they cannot be scouted or recruited by leading Premier League clubs like Tusker FC This is a debatable issue, as we rarely take pride in discussing our Premier League. Instead, we often focus on the English Premier League. However, I want to emphasize that the first point of focus should be home. I believe that with the introduction and establishment of a sports academy, we will have a unique opportunity to recognize and nurture local homegrown talent. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those remarks, I beg to move. I call upon Sen. Cherarkey to second. Thank you."
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I rise to second the Sports (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2024), I am impressed by the strides made by our in-law. During the Easter holidays in the village, I will ensure I pass this message to a good friend of mine, who is a father-in-law and a close associate. He is one of the synod members of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). I will implore him to recognize that the Senator, our in-law, is performing exceptionally well in the roles envisaged in Article 96. This afternoon has been very sporty. From the Sports (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2024) addressing issues of financing the sports association fund to the establishment of the sports academy. It is clear that we are making progress. However, in my opening remarks, I must say it is unfortunate that sports in this country still depend on tokenism and handouts. Sen. Chimera Raphael, the Mover of this Bill, has highlighted that the lifeline of most sports clubs, be it Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards or even my own athletes in Nandi County, relies heavily on handouts. While we provide these handouts, we then post pitiful messages on Twitter and other social media platforms to celebrate their victories. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "It is high time we developed this talent. We only seem to appreciate our athletes, sportsmen and women after they have already made it. I know Sen. Chimera organizes football tournaments, which he refers to as ‘super.’ However, he needs to work harder because if I have not heard about this ‘super’ aspect, then he is not doing enough. I will try to be more attentive next time. We must ask ourselves: where do these athletes come from? You may recall that I brought up a statement about the challenges between primary school and secondary school sports organizations. Sixteen-year-olds are no longer allowed to participate, yet many of them are now in Grade Nine and have reached the age of 16. That matter ended up in court. We need to address and develop these sports. I know the UEFA quarterfinals just ended. Yesterday, Arsenal performed marvellously. Now, we are headed to the UEFA semifinals. Most of the players we admire, be it Vinícius Jr., Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona, Bukayo Saka of Arsenal or even Kylian Mbappé, have had their talents nurtured in academies. If we want to develop the talent we have in this country, we must establish sports academies. I am pleased with the progress being made. I do not know if the Mover of the Bill implied that the previous Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports did not perform well. However, I agree that Hon. Mvurya is doing an excellent job, unlike their predecessor, who was more focused on opulence and showmanship. I hope Hon. Mvurya is following this serious conversation. We are not asking for much. If possible, can we establish a sports academy out of the six sub-counties in my county? We are even willing to donate 10 per cent of our maize and milk. After all, athletes need to eat a lot to perform well. We are ready to partner in the formation of sports academies so that our young men and women can thrive. I was telling this to the young people the other day; not all of us can be leaders. Not all of us can go to university. Not all of us can become Clerks-at-the-Table like the ones we have here. Not all of us can become Speakers. However, if we develop talents---"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, since you are friends with Hon. Salim Mvurya and other members of the Council of Governors (CoG), please, tell them to work on sports academies. We must also tie sports academies with stadia and the role of MCAs in oversighting."
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