Vipi Radio
he Talanta Hela initiative, which was launched by President William Ruto to support grassroots talent in Kenya, has been temporarily suspended by the High Court.
The initiative, established in February 2023, consists of two technical committees focused on sports and creative arts.
The suspension came about after a petition was filed by Charles Mugane, a High Court advocate, who challenged the appointment process of the Creative Technical Committee by the Sports Cabinet Secretary.
Mugane argued that the selection process lacked fairness and transparency.
The court sided with Mugane and issued an interim order halting the implementation of the Talanta Hela initiative until the petition is heard and a decision is made.
The Sports ministry has been given 14 days to address the concerns raised in the petition.
President Ruto had high hopes for the Talanta Hela initiative, which aimed to provide young people with opportunities to develop their talents in sports and the creative arts.
The suspension of the initiative represents a significant setback for President Ruto’s agenda and may disappoint many aspiring beneficiaries of the program.
The long-term consequences of this suspension remain uncertain.
It is possible that the initiative will be revived following the resolution of the petition. However, there is also a possibility that the program could be discontinued altogether. Only time will reveal the fate of the Talanta Hela initiative.
