In a major boost to women’s football in Kakamega County, Hon. Osanga, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Matungu Constituency, has pledged to provide an ambulance for Kakamega Starlets during all their home matches.
The pledge came after Hon. Osanga attentively listened to FKF Kakamega Chairman Jeff Mudembei, who spoke passionately on behalf of the team, highlighting the immense challenges faced by community-based women’s clubs—especially the high cost of meeting mandatory matchday requirements such as ambulance services.
Ambulance hire remains one of the most expensive requirements for home fixtures, often costing at least Ksh 10,000 per match. The timely commitment by Hon. Osanga will therefore ease the team’s financial strain while enhancing player safety and medical readiness during league matches.
Hon. Osanga: “This is just the beginning”
Speaking during the announcement, Hon. Osanga reaffirmed his commitment to promoting sports and empowering young women through football:
“Kakamega Starlets represent the spirit and resilience of our Matungu community. I have seen the passion these young ladies bring to the game, and I believe they deserve every support possible. Providing an ambulance is just the beginning — we will continue to stand with them and ensure women’s football thrives in Matungu and beyond.”
FKF Kakamega Chairman Commends the Gesture
FKF Kakamega Chairman Jeff Mudembei lauded the move as a shining example of leadership that connects with the people and understands grassroots needs:
“This act of generosity by Hon. Osanga has literally salvaged Kakamega Starlets, a team that was at the brink of collapse. We call upon other leaders across Kakamega County to emulate this noble move and support football clubs in their sub-counties. Sustainable sports development starts with community ownership and local leadership.”
Matungu FKF Sub-Branch Appreciates Local Support
Echoing the same sentiments, FKF Matungu Sub-branch Chairman Jafari Namatsi thanked Hon. Osanga for responding to their appeal and recognizing the value of sports in shaping young lives:
“This is a huge relief for us as a sub-branch. The ambulance challenge has been a major hurdle for our teams. With Hon. Osanga’s support, we can now focus more on performance and talent development. We are truly grateful.”
The pledge not only brings relief to the Matungu-based FKF Women’s National Super League team but also marks a new chapter in the collaboration between football and local leadership in advancing women’s sports across the county.
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