Former FC Talanta head coach Kenneth Kenyatta has every reason to smile even in the midst of bodily pain after more than 50 of his former players volunteered to pool resources and shoulder part of his medical bill. Join our WhatsApp channel for more newsKenyatta, who has maintained a low profile since parting ways with Kakamega Homeboyz by mutual consent in October 2024, is recuperating after undergoing surgery at a Malindi-based hospital. Although health issues are a private matter, the CAF A coaching badge holder chose to open up on how the group of concerned former players at Ushuru and FC Talanta joined hands in defraying the hospital bill, despite not appealing for financial help. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8952915##The tactician recalled receiving a lump sum amount through mobile transfer money services, accompanied by a message of goodwill from a former captain, who explained the steps the players had taken after getting wind of his condition.He further disclosed how the players have been checking up on him and are willing to help financially and in any other way until he is back on his feet and coaching. Kenya U20 captain opens up on his little known musical talent”Those boys have touched my heart in a special way. I am overwhelmed by their kindness and concern for my well-being. I had not made my health condition public or appealed for financial help, but they somehow found out and even gathered funds to cover the medical bills. Their acts of kindness and checking up on me on a regular basis means so much to me,” said Kenyatta. The former Harambee Stars goalkeeper thanked his former players for their kind gesture and wished them well in their careers. Benni McCarthy recalls Victor Wanyama to Harambee Stars squad”I cannot repay them. I have nothing but to wish them well in their careers and life endeavours,” he added. During his active years, he played for Shabana, AFC Leopards, Transcom Nakuru and Kisumu Posta.
