This archive report was first published on 15 May 2020.
On May 13, 2020, the Sport, Arts and Social Development Fund allocated Sh30 million to support vulnerable sportspeople affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds will be directly channeled to the vulnerable group of athletes to help them remain afloat during this difficult period.
According to Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed, the money will be used to cushion sportspeople whose income has been heavily affected by the cancellations of sports events.
"We met with the Sports Fund and they have decided to provide an additional Sh30m which our Ministry intends to directly channel to sportsmen and women who are in distress," Amina said.
CS Amina has called on more partners and sponsors to come out and help athletes remain afloat at this difficult time.
"We intend to keep growing this program and as long as we get support from our partners as well as well-wishers who want to support our sportsmen. They have been great ambassadors to this country and done us extremely proud and it's time now to support them," Amina underscored.
Recently, the CS partnered with the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation to distribute foodstuff and essential materials to over 1,500 families in the North Rift.
There is a slight ray of hope after World Athletics published a new calendar of events with the Diamond League and Continental Tour meets expected to start in August.
Kenya's leg of the Continental Gold Tour has been retained and will now be held on September 26, offering local athletes an opportunity to compete for a prize money purse well over Sh21mn.
