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Does Kenya really have a sports heritage?

Amani Kenya leader Musalia Mudavadi visited Kenyan legend Joe Kadenge at Nairobi hospital where he is admitted after he suffered stroke [Courtesy]

God works in mysterious ways. Despite the many times the government buries its head in the sand regarding helping retired sports heroes and heroines, the matter keeps on rearing its ugly head.

 Since the beginning of 2019 we have seen instances where sports legends can’t stop being in the news as reminders that we don’t have a sports heritage. Period.  If it has, then it stands on quick sand. Like freedom fighters, those who fought hard, sacrificed to win medals for Kenya are nowhere near the dinner table.

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