By Laura Nyabang’a
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Mvurya attended a graduation ceremony for the 12 exceptional Kenyan Couches from the House of Couches project in Miramas, France.
“It is a profound honour to have joined Mr. Frédéric Vigouroux, Mayor of the City of Miramas in France, as we celebrated a significant milestone, the graduation of 12 exceptional Kenyan coaches from the House of Coaches project,” said CS Mvurya.
The elite exchange programme is born from the cordial and impactful relations between Kenya and the City of Miramas in France.
The graduating cohort included nine coaches specializing in athletics, and three others trained in taekwondo, cycling, and strength training.
Drawn from Kenya’s school system and local sports clubs, the coaches underwent an intensive training programme in Miramas, where they were exposed to modern coaching methodologies, cutting-edge sports technology, world-class facilities, and deep insights from France’s highly developed sports science ecosystem.
The longstanding friendship between Kenya and France continues to flourish through such meaningful collaborations.
“In line with our Ministry’s mandate to identify, nurture, and expose talent, I am confident that the skills gained will impact thousands of young athletes back home, transforming raw potential into tangible achievement,” highlighted CS Mvurya.
CS Mvurya was accompanied by Amb. Betty Cherwon, Kenyan Ambassador to France, Dr. Paul Tergat, President, National Olympic Committee of Kenya and Director of Sports, Mr Indakwa.