In a what can only be described as a politically motivated fundraiser, the AFC leopards football team was able to raise in excess of 8 million shillings to help the club cover expenses.
The event which was attended by who is who in the western political seen was able to raise money for the AFC leopards who have been experiencing financial troubles especially after the covid 19 pandemic. The pandemic led to the closure of public gathering activities which affected the football industry not only in Kenya but also in the world.
Among those present in the event that was presided over by the newly appointed defence cabinet secretary Eugene Wamalwa and the governor of Kakamega Wycliffe Oparanya were Musalia Mudavadi who gave a donation of 1 million and left before the event was over citing that he had another meeting to attend to.
Tim Wanyonyi the Westlands Member of Parliament and AFC leopards Club patron was also present during the fundraiser, he donated Kshs 400,000 with promise of giving the club Kshs 100,000 per month for the next one year.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was represented in the function by Eugene Wamalwa who delivered his donation of Kshs 2 million and pledged on behalf of the president, that he is wholeheartedly with the club.
Governor Oparanya also represented his party leader Raila Odinga and gave out his donation of Kshs 1 million.
With the AFC leopards an old football Club in the country and one that has produced stars for the country, such a fundraiser will go a long way into helping them navigate the financial turbulent waters that they have themselves in.
