Sports CS Ababu Namwamba on Monday donated sets of netball, volleyball, and football equipment, along with uniforms, to Katakwa Secondary School in Teso North Sub-County, Busia County.The sports boss stated that this initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to nurturing talent nationwide, in line with the flagship Talanta Hela program launched by President William Ruto in 2023. This program aims to identify, nurture, and monetize talents.##NAJAVA_MECA_8123535##He stated that the donations aim to promote a vibrant sports culture in the country, and are a significant step toward supporting sports talent development in the region.While handing over the donations at a ceremony in Amagoro, Teso North Constituency, CS Ababu emphasized that his ministry is dedicated to providing young athletes with the necessary resources to hone their skills and excel in their respective sports.”Investing in the youth and their talents is investing in our future,” said CS Ababu during the handover.Top-flight clubs scrambling for Rainbow defender David WafulaAdditionally, the CS extended his support to the local football community by handing over sets of uniforms and footballs to Aedomoru FC, Mwari FC, and Pool FC. He noted that local football clubs play a crucial role in engaging the youth and fostering community spirit through sports. Victor Ochakala, the chair of the FKF Teso North sub-branch, received the items on behalf of the teams.”This support is a huge boost for our clubs. It will not only improve our training sessions but also boost the morale of our players,” remarked Ochakala.In an earlier interview, Ababu reiterated the need to invest in the youth, saying it is the only way to take sports to the next level.“This is the only way to the top, and there is no other way. There is no shortcut or magic in this. We have to agree that the only way to the top is to invest in robust, deliberate, and structured youth development programs with that pipeline going all the way to the grassroots, including the school ecosystem,” said Ababu.Salim Babu going all in for Mozzart Bet Cup triumph
