LIGI MASHINANI WARD SPORTS ELECTIONS KICK OFF IN MAKUENI COUNTY

The Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services has officially launched the Ward Sports Councils’ elections in Muvau/Kikumini Ward, Makueni County, as part of the Ligi Mashinani Programme.

The initiative aims to establish inclusive and democratic sports governance structures at the grassroots level.

The elections, held from sub-ward to ward level, brought together local sports stakeholders to elect officials for key committee positions including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and representatives for gender, disability, referees, coaches, and athletes.

The exercise was praised for its competitiveness and inclusivity, and will be replicated across all wards in Makueni County over the next two weeks. County Executive Committee Member for Sports, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, lauded the participants for their dedication and reaffirmed the county administration’s commitment to youth empowerment through sports.

Newly elected committees will oversee sports development, talent nurturing, and athlete representation. Outgoing council members received letters of appreciation from Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr for their contributions to grassroots sports growth.