Government committed to developing sports talent in Kenya, PS Tum

Sports Ministry Principal Secretary Eng. Peter Tum has reiterated the government's intention to tap, nurture and develop talent in Kenya.

Tum spoke in Nairobi when NBA Africa in conjunction with the French Development Agency unveiled two refurbished outdoor basketball courts at the Kenya Academy of Sports at Kasarani, Nairobi.

The PS noted that the launch of the basketball courts was one of the government initiatives to develop sports at the grassroots level.

“For the basketball fraternity that has been involved in making sure this initiative materializes, we really thank you because you have done quite well. When you look at this court courtesy of the effort you have put in here, you can only imagine how these young people will benefit from this venture,” said Tum.

The French ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet, speaking in Swahili, said he is looking forward to the success of the program, which has also been initiated in other African countries such as Nigeria and Morocco.

“I hope that our young people will try to improve their basketball skills. I pray that we continue to work together and strengthen the values of equality in sports,” said Amb. Arnaud.

The facility aims to tap and grow basketball talents in the country.