Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pledged Ksh400 million to Harambee Stars if they win the African Nations Championship (CHAN), bringing the total of what they stand to win to Ksh1 billion.
Sonko made the promise after President William Ruto promised to dish out Ksh600 million to the national team if they win the tournament.
Ruto further promised a Ksh500,000 cash prize if they ended in a draw and Ksh1 million to each player for any game won. "I want to commend the President for motivating our national team by promising them Ksh600 million if they win the CHAN tournament," said Sonko. "In the spirit of supporting the good course of our President and motivating the team, I will be giving them Ksh400 million." Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko addressing the press at his Nairobi office Photo EACC He further emphasised that the move was not to compete with the President but to support him and incentivise the national team to win the match.
Dressed in full Kenyan colours, Sonko highlighted that he had previously supported the Kenyan team, and this was just another of his rewards to the team.
