Football is considered the most popular sport in Kenya attracting fans from all walks of life.
Kenyan politicians have not been left behind in rooting for local football clubs.
TeamKenya.co.ke looks at some of the Kenyan politicians with influence in local clubs across the country.
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Raila Odinga
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga is known for his love for football both locally and internationally.
Raila supports Gor Mahia in the local league and in the 2022/203 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season, he has been to one match.
The match was K’Ogalo’s opening fixture with Gor winning 1-0 against Nzoia Sugar.
Musalia Mudavadi
AFC Leopard's financial woes were reduced massively following a lump sum donation by former club patron and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
The Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader contributed a total of Ksh1,060,000 which was announced by the club on November 10, 2021.
Alex Muteshi replaced Mudavadi as the patron of AFC Leopards in July 2022.
Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenya Women Premier League (KWPL) side Gaspo Women received a bus from former President Uhuru Kenyatta to support their transport and logistics in during league matches.
The 50-seater bus was handed to the team by the former Head of State at State House Nairobi in December, 2021.
While the former President may have also gifted Shabana FC a bus before, all indications are that he supports Gaspo Women because the team comes from his backyard.
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