Kabati Youth Sporting Director, Paul Mwangi, has revealed that their budget will rise to Ksh15 million following their promotion to the National Super League (NSL), calling on sponsors to help raise the funds.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsWhile the promotion is cause for celebration, it also brings financial challenges.Mwangi revealed that the club’s budget will increase to Ksh15 million—up from Ksh12 million in Division II.“This is a community club, and since 2015, we’ve relied on the Kabati community for support. Last season, we raised Ksh12 million through various fundraisers, but it wasn’t easy,” said Mwangi.“With promotion to the NSL, a nationwide competition, our costs will rise. We’ve scheduled a harambee on August 3 to help raise funds for next season. We’re also appealing to the Murang’a County Government to assist us, even if it’s just with logistics support.”Mungai, popularly known among fans as “The Turban Guy,” confirmed he has turned down offers from FKF Premier League clubs in favour of staying with Kabati as they prepare for their debut NSL season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957513##“I’m not leaving Kabati Youth. My full focus is on strengthening the squad as we prepare for our National Super League debut,” Mungai told Citizen Digital.A former player-coach, Mungai has been instrumental in the club’s rapid rise.The youthful tactician guided Kabati to the NSL after just two seasons in the FKF Division II Zone A League, finishing top of the table with 58 points from 30 matches.Two major updates from construction of Talanta Stadium [VIDEO]He described the promotion as a culmination of hard work and resilience.“It’s been a tough season. We faced many challenges, but in the end, we achieved our goal. After the news of our promotion went viral, offers started coming in. But I’ve chosen to stay because this is not the right time to walk away,” he affirmed.“I want to manage this team in the NSL. It feels right to be part of the journey and enjoy the fruits of what we planted in Division II.”Mlima Derby: Promotion chasing Fortune Sacco alleviate pressure ahead of 3K FC clashWith promotion secured, Mungai’s attention now shifts to squad strengthening.“Our focus now is to build a competitive team. Together with the management, we are addressing all four departments to ensure we’re ready for NSL standards,” he said.
