Sakaja welcomes EPL Trophy to City Hall as Nairobi Steps up efforts to become sporting powerhouse

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming sports into a driver of talent development, job creation and economic growth as he welcomed the English Premier League (EPL) trophy to City Hall. Sakaja received the trophy during a courtesy visit by a Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) delegation led by Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, in a celebration of football’s unifying power and Nairobi’s deep passion for the sport. The Governor said football holds a special place in the lives of Nairobi residents, bringing together peo...

Sakaja received the trophy during a courtesy visit by a Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) delegation led by Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, in a celebration of football’s unifying power and Nairobi’s deep passion for the sport.

The Governor said football holds a special place in the lives of Nairobi residents, bringing together people from different backgrounds through their shared love for the game.

“We welcome the most famous trophy to City Hall. Nairobi takes the Premier League very seriously, and I can say that for sure. On a Saturday afternoon, you will find fans everywhere watching football and supporting different teams, turning strangers into friends through 90 minutes of an emotional journey,” he said.

Source: Capital FM Sports