Kipchumba Murkomen Hands Over Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports to Hon. Salim Mvurya

   In a ceremony today, Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, officially handed over the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports to his successor, Hon. Salim Mvurya, marking the end of his tenure at the helm of the ministry.
In his remarks, Murkomen expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the country in such a crucial capacity, stating, “It is a privilege and an honor to serve your country in any capacity. My time in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career.”
Murkomen highlighted key achievements made during his tenure, noting that the ministry had made significant strides in transforming the youth, sports, and creative sectors. Notably, the review of the Sports Act and the fast-tracking of the Youth Development Bill were major milestones. These reforms, he said, would leave a lasting impact on the country’s youth and sports landscape.
Under Murkomen’s leadership, the ministry also formed a task force to combat gender-based violence in sports, addressing one of the most pressing issues in the industry. Additionally, significant efforts were made to improve sports infrastructure, with the aim of hosting the upcoming CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 tournaments, which are set to boost Kenya’s profile as a sports hub in Africa.
Another major achievement under Murkomen’s leadership was the development of a roadmap for the National Youth Elections process after a 12-year delay. The long-awaited FKF elections, which had stalled for years, were also successfully concluded during his tenure.
Murkomen expressed his gratitude to the ministry staff, particularly Principal Secretary Ismail Madey and Eng. Peter Tum, for their dedication and hard work, which were instrumental in achieving these accomplishments.
As he officially handed over the docket to Hon. Mvurya, Murkomen wished his successor well, saying, “I wish Hon. Mvurya Godspeed in his new role. I am confident that with his leadership, the ministry will continue to build on the successes we have achieved and reach even greater heights.”
Hon. Mvurya, the newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, is expected to build on Murkomen’s legacy and continue the work of transforming the youth, sports, and creative sectors in Kenya.
Murkomen’s tenure is seen as a period of significant progress for the ministry, with several transformative policies and initiatives that are expected to benefit Kenya for years to come.  Read More