"I want to assure Kenyans that the government is steadfast in its commitment to uplifting the standards of football in our country," he said.
Saying his administration will continue investing in sports, the President explained that Kenya will draw lessons from global football powerhouses to remain competitive on the world stage.
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President Ruto said the government, in collaboration with other stakeholders, will continue to invest sufficient resources in nurturing football talent and revamping football infrastructure.
"I urge the Football Kenya Federation and all stakeholders to take the lead in revitalising the game by nurturing talent from the grassroots to the national and international levels," he said.
At the same time, the President emphasised the need to make football and other sports a source of income and wealth, especially for young people.
"That is why the government came up with Talanta Hela, an initiative for monetising talents. Many of our youth have already benefited," President Ruto pointed out.
He thanked UEFA and Kenya Wine Agency Ltd for bringing the trophy to Kenya, saying it is a delight for football fans.
"Many of them may never have the opportunity to be in a stadium and experience the action firsthand. Simply seeing the trophy is, therefore, a very special moment for them," he said.