Lang’ata MP Jalang’o has come out to plead with President William Ruto to assist Harambee Stars’ players to get 3 bedroom affordable houses despite losing to Madagascar on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Taking to his Instagram page, barely an hour after the Harambee Stars versus Madagascar match, the politician posted a photo of himself with Ruto in a stadium followed by his humble please on behalf of the national team.
According to Jalang’o, Harambee Stars’ players deserve the treats because they tried their best and flew the country’s flag up higher.
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He noted that the team gave Kenyans more reasons to dream and hope again.
“My Boss, the boys have tried. Made the country to dream and hope again. You can still kindly award them a 3 bedroom affordable house. I know you can your Excellency,” Jalang’o pleaded.
His sentiments were echoed by other Kenyans who backed him in the comments section of his post.
As earlier reported by Nairobi News, Harambee Stars lost to Madagascar through penalty kicks.
The game ended with a 1-1 draw, with Madagascar scoring four goals while Harambee Stars scored three goals.
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President William Ruto had promised to give Harambee Stars’ players Sh600 million if they qualified for the CHAN finals.
He also promised Sh 1 million per player for every game won.
In addition, the president also promised to award each Harambee Stars player Sh 1 million and an affordable housing unit should they secure a victory in the quarter-final of the African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024).
However, Harambee Stars did not manage to beat Madagascar.
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