Kenya: KPL Champions Ulinzi Get Sh1.5 Million Boost

Nairobi Star (Nairobi)

Muigai Kiguru

15 July 2011

Kenya Premier League champions Ulinzi Stars have received Sh1.5 million sponsorship package from Metropolitan Life Kenya. Out of the sponsorship, Sh500,000 will go towards purchasing a full kit for the side while the remainder will cater for logistics and other expenses for the rest of the season.

While presenting the cheque to the new Chief of general staff Lieutenant General Julius Karangi, Metropolitan CEO Bryford Mutimusakwa said the company will be looking to extend the initiative in the future with an improved package in store for next season. “On behalf of Ulinzi Stars, I want to appreciate your gesture of considering to partner with us,” said General Karangi. He also praised the team’s performance in the league so far and pledged his full support for the side.

Despite the new development, Ulinzi will maintain their name on the front part of their jersey with the insurance company’s logo taking up the top left front corner of the jersey. Only a handful of the team representatives were at the ceremony since the team is currently away in Brazil for the 5th World Military Games set for next week. General Karangi was until Wednesday the deputy chief of general staff and has been elevated to replace Gen Jeremiah Kianga.

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