The recent directive by President Uhuru Kenyatta to the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage to release a whooping Sh 100 million to cushion actors and artists has not augured well with Kenyan footballers. The recent pay cuts effected by clubs coupled with lack of allowances is another reason the players felt they should not be ignored. Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars'midfielder Kenneth Muguna believes that not only footballers but all local sportsmen deserved a share from the Ministry. "We are grateful that the Sports Fund is being put into use but I think the footballers and other sportsmen deserved a share. "This pandemic should be a wake-up call for players to look beyond football as a source of income.

Source: The Star April 08, 2020 01:52 UTC