Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen agreed to support APS Bomet FC after Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli asked for help. The football team reached Kenya's top league after finishing second place during their National Super League season. Murkomen made his commitment during a police graduation event at the Border Police Training Campus in Kitui County. The government official promised better training facilities and job opportunities for team members. He also said he would ask President William Ruto to meet the players and provide transportation.
APS Bomet FC started operations back in 2014 with 29 total players from different backgrounds. The squad combines 14 uniformed police officers with 15 civilian athletes from various parts of Kenya. Their home games at Bomet IAAF Stadium attract large crowds of enthusiastic supporters. Club Chairman Bishop Fred Akama told officials the team would capture the Premier League championship within four years. Chief Inspector Rose Chemutai serves as the team's chief executive officer and attended the ceremony.
The police football club represents an unusual partnership between law enforcement and community members. Chemutai has guided the organization from its early community roots to professional status. The all-male squad has demonstrated steady improvement during its decade of competition. Government backing could help the team compete against established Premier League opponents. Murkomen praised the players for showing unity and discipline during their rise through Kenya's football divisions.
APS Bomet FC started operations back in 2014 with 29 total players from different backgrounds. The squad combines 14 uniformed police officers with 15 civilian athletes from various parts of Kenya. Their home games at Bomet IAAF Stadium attract large crowds of enthusiastic supporters. Club Chairman Bishop Fred Akama told officials the team would capture the Premier League championship within four years. Chief Inspector Rose Chemutai serves as the team's chief executive officer and attended the ceremony.
The police football club represents an unusual partnership between law enforcement and community members. Chemutai has guided the organization from its early community roots to professional status. The all-male squad has demonstrated steady improvement during its decade of competition. Government backing could help the team compete against established Premier League opponents. Murkomen praised the players for showing unity and discipline during their rise through Kenya's football divisions.
