8th KYISA Games begin Monday in Tharaka Nithi
By Daniel Kituku
Makueeni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has today flagged off Makueni team to the eighth edition of Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games slated for next week in Tharaka Nithi.
The KYISA games under theme, “Talanta Mashinani” kick off on Monday and will be played in Kajiunduthi stadium, Kairuni, Kibugua, and Chuka University, Chuka Girls’ High School and Chuka Boys’ High School.
Addressing the youngsters aged 18-23 years during the flagging off ceremony, the governor assured them of his support in nurturing talents and ensuring Makueni continue producing champions in sports.
Mutula said his government will invest more funds in sports promising to construct a mega sports stadium that can house all indoor games .
He added that that the department of sports attracts lots of interests and his government shall invest in making more partnerships to develop sports .
The County Executive for Gender, Children, Youth, sports and Social ,Services, Nicholas Nzioka said he was certain that they had a formidable team in the three disciplines of football, volleyball and basketball that will excel in the competition.
Chairman KenyaVolleyball Federation Southern branch Shedrack Mbithi urged the players to play their best and aim at joining national teams.
" Do not go to the Kyisa games to win trophies , but for talent identification. "said Mbithi.
"We have many players from Makueni who have joined national teams , companies and parastatals , so ou can make it " added Mbithi.
The ceremony was attended by various County staff, and MCAs Felix Mateso (Wote/Nziu) and Elizebeth Muthike Muli (Nominated) who wished the teams success .
