This archive report was first published on 11 July 2019.
On Thursday, Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli visited the family of the late Joe Kadenge in Nairobi, where he expressed his condolences and called on the government to support surviving sports legends.
Atwoli, accompanied by Kakamega Senator Clephas Malala and sports administrator Susan Wamalwa, praised Kadenge as a true sportsman who made Kenya proud during his heydays as a footballer and coach.
"I thank President Uhuru among others who visited the legendary Harambee Stars striker when he was still alive, but also urge my friend Uhuru to establish a mechanism to assist other legends who are still alive," Atwoli said.
Atwoli gave his personal support of Sh300,000 to the family and described Kadenge as a sportsman who made Kenya proud with his ball control and ability to outwit opponents.
"Most of our legends are ailing and languishing in poverty because there was no kitty put aside for them after retirement. The legends would have free food, free transport, free flight, and medical cover," he said.
