Mvurya lauds Ruto for fulfilling Ksh42M pledge to Harambee Stars
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has lauded President William Ruto for honouring his pledge to reward Harambee Stars players and the technical bench following their triumphant start at the 2024 CHAN PAMOJA tournament.
Following Kenya’s thrilling 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Group A opener, President Ruto fulfilled his commitment to pay Ksh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench, a total of Ksh42 million.
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Taking to his official X account on Monday, August 4, 2025, evening, CS Mvurya expressed his gratitude on behalf of the team and the Ministry of Sports.
“42M in the pockets of players and the bench! Thank you, Mr President, for honouring your pledge. This is a big boost to our Harambee Stars heading to the group stage matches. Asante!” Mvurya stated.
Funds disbursement
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Monday, August 4, revealed that the head of state had fulfilled his promise.
In a statement shared via his official social media accounts, Mohamed said that sports ministry officials led by CS Mvurya had delivered the funds, and a similar reward awaits the team after Thursday’s game against Angola.
“President William Ruto has fulfilled his commitment to pay Ksh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench, a total of KSh42 million, following the national team’s 1-0 win over the DRC on Sunday. Sports ministry officials, led by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, delivered the funds, and a similar reward awaits the team after Thursday’s game against Angola,” Mohamed stated.
Ruto’s pledge
Ruto had assured the players that the funds would be disbursed to their accounts on Monday, August 4, 2025.
The president, who made a surprise visit to the players in the locker room after the match, announced the hefty bonus, instructing Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed to collect the funds on behalf of the team.
“Na si sasa kila mtu ako na milioni moja,” Ruto said to the visibly elated players. “Kesho asubuhi, Hussein, nipitie pale State House uchukue mali ya hawa vijana.”
The Head of State commended the team for their discipline and performance, singling out Austin Odhiambo, whose first-half strike sealed the win for Kenya.
