Leaders hail CECM Murega for impactive and tactical moves to improve sports in Meru

Meru County Sports CECM Elias Murega when he met Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed

Leaders and residents have poured praises to the newly sworn into office County Executive Committee Members for Sports Elias Murega over his strategic approach to elevating sports in Meru.
Murega, who assumed office last week has been exploring strategic collaborations and partnerships in the areas of sports both at the county and national level.
Nkuene Ward MCA Martin Makasi said “All the cabinet members must think outside the box and reach out for the many opportunities away from meru. This is great from waziri murega.”
Antony Rugendo, a renowned sports journalist said “I knew that you would never disappoint. Good work Waziri.”.
On Wednesday, Murega shared his daily activities where he had met with several stakeholders in the sports arena.
Murega said High-level negotiations are being spearheaded by H.E. Governor Hon. Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia to ensure several projects including; Governor’s Cup, Kinoru stadium completion, establishment of sports academies, training programs for referees and coaches, among others comes to fruition.
“We had a very productive discussion with Hussein Mohammed, President of Football Kenya Federation (FKF), on how counties can collaborate with FKF to elevate grassroots football, monetize the sport, and uplift talents at the local level (Mashinani).”
Murega said that his department intends to establish constituency-based sports academies to nurture grassroots talent, bring back the Governor’s Cup and Talanta Hela Hub program to facilitate talent identification and nurturing for a brighter sporting future.
“I had the privilege of visiting the Kenya Academy of Sports, where I engaged in fruitful discussions with Madam Joyce, the Director of Corporate Services. We explored exciting opportunities for partnerships, with a focus on training and capacity building for sports technical personnel, including coaches and referees in key disciplines such as volleyball, football, rugby, handball, and basketball,” Murega said.
Murega said he also engaged FKF CEO Harold Ndege & Football Development Director (FDD)Francis Kimanzi.
“I am grateful FKF donated a few size 4 balls from FIFA to support our teams in a few schools in Meru. We remain committed to empowering our youth, unlocking their potential, and elevating sports across Meru County,” Murega said.