Kiambu County to construct sports academy

Kiambu County Youth Affairs and Sports Secretary Machel Waikenda

The Kiambu County Government is set to construct a sports and talent academy aimed at helping youth explore their potentials for economic gain.

County Youth Affairs and Sports Secretary Machel Waikenda said they intend to transform youth by giving them opportunities to grow their potential.

"The sports academy among other projects will transform the youth as we intend to make Kiambu a breeding ground for talent. We aim to keep them fully engaged," said Waikenda."We plan to build community youth rehabilitation centres for each sub-county. This will rehabilitate youth lost to drugs."