This archive report was first published on 13 July 2021.
On July 13, 2021, Kieni MP Kanini Kega led a successful fundraising drive for Bunge FC, raising Sh5 million in just 30 minutes.
The event, held at Kinunga Stadium in Nyeri county, saw Bunge FC draw 1-1 against Marafiki Veterans.
President Uhuru Kenyatta contributed Sh1 million, making him the highest single contributor at the event.
Other MPs and Senators, including Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, donated Sh50,000 and Sh100,000 respectively.
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe and Sports CS Amina Mohammed also sent in contributions and apologies for missing the event.
Local businessmen and sports enthusiasts also chipped in to help the budding team achieve their dream of being a top-rated club in Kenya.
“We are making a Kenya Premier League team which will draw players from all our 8 sub-counties, we are scouting for these talents and to start us off we shall be in Kieni Mbiriri Stadium on Sunday the 18th July 2021,” Kanini Kega announced.
