Uhuru fetes Kenya 7s heroes with Sh10m

Uhuru fetes Kenya 7s heroes with Sh10m

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday hosted the Kenya 7s heroes at State House, Nairobi where he announced they will receive a Ksh10m token from the Government for winning their first ever Main Cup title in Singapore.

The Singapore 7s conquerors, who returned home on Tuesday, won the eighth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series by stunning defending champions and leaders Fiji 30-7 to clinch the historic title.

Team captain Andrew Amonde handed over the trophy they won in Singapore to President Kenyatta in a colourful ceremony witnessed by his teammates, team and Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) officials and Sport Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario.

They then hoisted the Head of State twice in the air in simulating a line-out to spice the proceedings with the President assuring them that all their outstanding dues from sponsors will be cleared.

“You have done Kenya proud by lifting the Singapore7s trophy and the Government will follow-up all pledges from sponsors. On behalf of the millions of Kenyans who watched the dramatic win from home and abroad, I say thank you” he added.

“Greatly honored to fete our Shujaas the Kenya Sevens team at State House. The team has done Kenya proud and I’m happy to be able to congratulate them in person.

“Thank you for carrying the day and leading our country to Glory. I have also announced a Sh.10 million government token of appreciation to the team for their exemplary performance. God bless Kenya and may the Kenya Sevens team win many more titles for our Nation,” he wrote on his official Facebook account with photos of the joyous occasion.

On the Anti-Doping Bill passed by Parliament, President Kenyatta said he would be signing it into law on Friday to beat the May 2 final deadline by the World Anti-Doping Agency and make the country complaint with its Code.

Enactment of the Bill makes doping a crime in Kenya and was a key requirement by WADA for Kenya to participate in the August Rio De Janiero Olympics.

 

President Uhuru Kenyatta signs a ball asKenya 7s captain, Andrew Amonde and record try scorer, Collins Injera look on. PHOTO/PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta signs a ball as Kenya 7s captain, Andrew Amonde and record try scorer, Collins Injera look on. PHOTO/PSCU

He told the team to train without worry assuring of total Government support as they prepare to represent the country in the Olympic Games.

The President challenged various sporting associations to ensure that the team was adequately prepared for the games.

“All sporting associations, government officials and all others involved in the preparations should put the best foot forward. The team is ready for the national assignment. Do your bit,” he added

The team, which reached finals of the Series twice in 2009 in Adelaide and in 2013 (Wellington), won the World Rugby Sevens Series event for the first time as they prepare for the series wrapping tours of Paris and London next month.

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