In Summary:
- Senator Bonny Khalwale wants Kakamega County to financially support AFC Leopards, a popular football team.
- He uses Shabana FC, which gets county funding, as an example of how county support can help a team succeed.
- Khalwale also advises the new AFC Leopards leaders, to be elected on June 29, to create a strong plan for the club’s future.
Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale is pushing for county support for the famous soccer club, AFC Leopards. He believes that if Kakamega County helps the team with money, like Kisii and Nyamira counties help Shabana FC, AFC Leopards can become a top team again. Khalwale also stressed that the club’s new leaders, who will be chosen soon, need to have a clear plan to make the team win championships and find new talent.
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Khalwale Urges Kakamega County to Support AFC Leopards
Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale has publicly asked Governor Fernandes Barasa to provide financial help to the well-known soccer team, AFC Leopards.
On May 27, 2025, Senator Khalwale, who is also the Senate Majority Whip, stated that the county government must offer more support to the club. He pointed to Shabana FC as an example, noting that Kisii and Nyamira counties give money to that team.
Khalwale believes Kakamega should do the same for AFC Leopards, also known as Ingwe, to help it become stronger. He thinks this kind of support could make the team a major source of pride for the entire region.
AFC Leopards has a long and successful history, having won the Kenyan league championship 12 times. The team has many fans all over the country. Khalwale wants to see the club return to its former glory.
He also advised the new leaders, who will be chosen on June 29, to create a clear plan for improving the team’s performance. The senator is confident that with the right backing, Ingwe can once again be a top team in Kenyan football.
Shabana FC as a Model for County Support
Senator Khalwale praised Kisii and Nyamira counties for giving money to Shabana FC. He said, “Those counties provide Shabana with what it needs to do well.”
However, he also pointed out a difference in Kakamega. “But in Kakamega, the governor is putting money into Kakamega Homeboyz instead,” he stated, suggesting this is not fair.
Khalwale believes that AFC Leopards represents unity in Western Kenya and should receive more attention from the county. He reminded everyone that Kenya’s new constitution states that counties should support sports. Therefore, he feels Kakamega should help Ingwe.
Shabana FC is performing better because of the money it gets from its counties. Khalwale sees a similar chance for AFC Leopards. The team has many loyal fans and a rich past. With more money, AFC Leopards could rise back to the highest level of Kenyan soccer.
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New Leadership Must Have a Clear Strategy
AFC Leopards will hold elections for new leaders on June 29. Khalwale advised these future leaders to come up with a strong plan to improve the club. He said, “It’s not enough to just join games. You need ideas to make the team win again.”
He dreams of Ingwe winning championships like it did in the past. Khalwale also suggested a smart idea: working with schools in Western Kenya to find talented young players.
These schools often have excellent athletes, and this could help build a bright future for the club.
Fans are eager to see AFC Leopards succeed once more. With a good plan, the new leaders could make this happen. Khalwale’s advice could be very important in turning the team’s situation around.
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