This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
On June 20, 2020, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's rescue team made a surprise visit to the home of struggling former Harambee Stars head coach Marshall Mulwa.
Coach Mulwa, who guided Harambee Stars to a hat-trick of victories in the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup from 1981 to 1983, has been facing financial difficulties.
The team, accompanied by former Harambee Stars players, donated foodstuffs to last Mulwa six months, as well as sanitizers and masks to help him stay safe during the COVID-19 period.
Former Harambee Stars players, including John Bobby Ogolla, Musa Otieno, Josphat Murila, and Dennis Oliech, were present to show their support for Coach Mulwa.
"Mulwa is a humble man and I want to thank Governor Sonko for his gesture," said Ogolla.
"Coach Mulwa is a hero and has undergone tribulation since he retired and he deserves better living standards," added Ogolla.
"I thank coach Mulwa for his resilience which has seen him survive all the tribulations," said Murila.
The donation sparked a lively debate on social media, with many praising Sonko for his quick response to bail out Mulwa.
Some Kenyans asked Sonko to assist their children realize their football dreams.
