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Devolution: Sponsorship in sports still not sufficient

Sharon Cherop celebrates after crossing the winning line during the first edition of Eldoret City Marathon in Eldoret town yesterday. 22.04.2018.PHOTOS BY PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD

It’s sad that even after sports became a devolved function a decade ago, few counties have sponsored local sports events.

And even with the sponsorship, in few counties, it has been too small –despite the fact that this remains their mandate as provided in the 2010 Constitution.

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