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It's a sad state for Kenyan sports as rugby, football and cricket are on their deathbeds

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Ball boys clears water at Gusii stadium on July 27 after heavy rains. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Without doubt incompetence, constant wrangles, mismanagement, under funding, embezzlement of funds and lack of infrastructure have derailed the growth of sports in the country.

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