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Originally published by KBC County NewsFebruary 16, 2026
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Waiguru’s Minji Minji Tournament cash awards boost grassroots football team operations
A few months after Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru gave cash awards to winners of a county football tournament, held under the auspices of Minji Minji Football Cup, one local team has been relieved from perennial financial challenges that hampered their operations...
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A Kenyan football team, Spartac FC Kiburu, has seen renewed operations and community impact thanks to a Ksh. 500,000 cash award from Governor Anne Waiguru's Minji Minji Football Cup. The funds have transformed the team's ability to compete and support its players, alleviating previous financial struggles.
- Spartac FC Kiburu received Ksh. 500,000 after placing 4th in the Minji Minji Football Cup in December 2025.
- The award has enabled the club to cover travel, equipment, and even pay school fees for a budding player, as highlighted by manager Kennedy Murimi.
- Coach Benson Kirambia noted the social impact, stating the support helps keep youth away from "idle" and "harmful paths."
- The tournament involved 200 local football clubs, aiming to promote talent and support community teams.
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