This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
On May 30, the government launched a stimulus package to support athletes and technical officials affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The package offers a monthly stipend of Sh10,000 for three months to vulnerable sportspersons from various Sports Federations in the Country.
As of now, Sh21,990,000 has been paid out to 2,199 athletes and technical officials drawn from various clubs and federations.
Chief Administrative Secretary Hassan Noor Hassan said, 'We are glad to report that the first tranche of the cash transfer has been effected.'
He added that approximately 250 athletes are in the process of being paid, with the amounts being paid directly to the athletes through their mobile telephone numbers or through guardians introduced by respective federations for those who do not have valid National ID Cards.
The Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage has received Sh15,000,000 from Betika and another Sh5,000,000 from other Sports betting firms, with other sponsors donating food packages directly to the athletes through this program.
Over 300 athletes have received the food packages, and the Sports Arts and Social Development Fund has approved Sh54 Million to be used for the exercise.
Chief Administrative Secretary Hassan Noor Hassan reiterated that sports could resume with respect to health protocols as they looked forward to further ease the restrictions for other sports disciplines to ensure the safety of athletes.
He concluded by thanking all the Ministry's partners who came to support the program.
