Football: Senators demolish Governors 5-0

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Governors playing football with Senators was the main topic of discussion in Kakamega town on Monday

Governors on Monday 23, April, 2018 were beaten 5-0 by Senators in a football match held at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega town ahead of tomorrow's (Tuesday) official opening of the fifth annual Devolution Conference by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The Senate football team led by Speaker Kenneth Lusaka outshined the Governors squad, with Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malalah bagging a brace in a match that was part of the pre-devolution conference activities.

Others who scored include, Elgeyo Marakwet senator, Honorable Kipchumba Murkomen,  Kajiado County senator Hon Philip Mpaayei and Speaker Kenneth Lusaka.

Migori Governor Okoth Obado keeping Senator Murkomen in check

After their 5-0 defeat to Senators, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga took to social media to comment on the outcome: “At Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega town, it was a thrilling experience playing for the Governor's team against the Senator's team. This was a curtain raiser football match ahead of tomorrow's official opening of the fifth Devolution Conference by President H.E Uhuru Kenyatta.”

So, is it ever a good idea for politicians to be photographed playing football? Here's a selection of https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images of "waheshimiwa" footballers to help answer that question;

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A section of governors led by their Chairman Josphat Nanok(center) during preparations of the governors conference in Kakamega on April 23rd, 2018. Governors team was beaten 5-0 by senators as part of their pre-devolution conference match on April 23rd, 2018. By Chrispen Sechere.

Over 6,000 delegates from the 47 counties and the national government are expected to participate in the conference.