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CS Amina: State to set up medical and pension scheme for athletes

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World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge (centre) receives the sports personality of the year trophy from Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed (left) during the 2019 SOYA awards ceremony at the Mombasa Sports Club on Friday night, January 25, 2020. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

There is light at the end of the tunnel for sportsmen and women in Kenya after the Government announced that it will establish a Contributory Medial and Pension Scheme.

Most of the retired Kenyan athletes, who brought fame to the country after making personal sacrifices to pursue their dreams and bring glory to the country have been suffering from depression after retirement.

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