President Kenyatta has today challenged the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund Oversight Board, to utilize resources at its disposal to restore the country’s sporting glory, promote the arts, and preserve Kenya’s rich national heritage.
The head of state urged the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund Oversight Board to be in the forefront of building strong national sporting teams through provision of adequate funding as well as through branding and provision of the necessary supplies they need to excel.
Speaking after being briefed on the progress made by the board in achieving its broad mandate, President Kenyatta said sports and the arts have the potential of being a major source of jobs for Kenya’s youth if well resourced and managed.
The President also asked the board to ensure that the Studio Mashinani Initiative, which is growing very fast as a platform for talent development and source of livelihood for thousands of young Kenyans, is adequately resourced and expanded to cover the entire country.