FKF Nairobi West Branch has partnered with the Luton Hospital in a year deal to provide comprehensive medical services to clubs participating in the Nairobi West regional league.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed who was the chief guest during the graduation ceremony of the 1st cohort of 48 the first aiders hailed the move as a big achievement in the growth of the game in the country.
“I commend FKF Nairobi West, led by Chairman Bernard Omondi, for the great work done so far, and sincerely thank Luton Hospital for walking this journey with us.
Kenyan football is moving in the right direction, and we welcome more partners to come on board as we continue building from the ground up.” Hussein stated
The FKF President promised to engage the Hospital to extend the partnership to the National office.
Luton Hospital will train all Regional League First Aiders including 32 for Men and 16 for Women Regional League teams and provide them with fully equipped first Aid kits,Ambulance with qualified Paramedics for select Nairobi West League activities.
FKF Nairobi West Chairman Bernard Omondi welcomed the move, stating:
“Luton Hospital will also provide fully equipped ambulances during our tournaments and key events and will be on standby in case of any medical emergencies. They will also award our regional league winners. This partnership goes beyond training medics – it’s a holistic investment in our football ecosystem. We thank Luton Hospital for their faith in us and call on more partners to support grassroots football, where the real impact is felt.”
Luton Hospital Executive Director Albert Mandela reiterated the hospital’s commitment to community-focused healthcare.
“We are passionate about the community and aware of the immense potential football has to make a positive impact. That is why we trained the medics. This is just the beginning of our partnership, and we look forward to doing more to support grassroots development.”
The Hospital will also provide end year Awards for both Men and Women Regional Leagues in the following categories which will include the best player, top scorer, best keeper, best young player and best Coach categories.
The partnership was formally launched during a graduation ceremony held at Luton Hospital, where 48 team medics – one from each participating club – were awarded certificates after completing specialised training in high quality CPR and emergency sports care.
