Kenya, France sign Ksh.8 billion sports development partnership

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, who held deliberations with the French Ambassador to Kenya on Wednesday, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting that Kenya stands to benefit not only from the infrastructure development but also from talent exchange programs.

“The Ministry is committed to ensuring Kenya maximizes the potential benefits from this collaboration,” Mvurya said.

CS Mvurya hailed the formidable investments made by the French Government, in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, spearheaded by the Municipality of Miramas Bouches-du-Rhône in France.

Through this partnership 12 athletics coaches have been selected to participate in a six-week exchange program beginning in March 2025.

‘‘The House of Coaches program will facilitate the exchange of best practices through capacity building while providing an ideal platform for talent scouting,’’ he added.

Further, the French Development Agency (AFD) in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA) will host the Basketball in Wheelchair summit in Nairobi, bringing together athletes, coaches, and stakeholders from around the world to raise awareness, advocate for equal opportunities, and promote inclusivity for athletes with disabilities.