The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, Chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor, today met with the Petitioners, Mr. James Gakonga and residents of Lamu, Baringo,Nairobi and Kiambu counties on Petition concerning Linda Soka tapping into Kshs. 302 billion football fund. 

The issues raised in the petition are that;

1. The football administration in Kenya has been marred by corruption, maladministration and lack of accountability which has negatively impacted on the industry, leaving the football players without hope in the sector

2. Many youth talented as football players have opted to move to other countries in search of opportunities to play professional football

3. The adoption of Linda Soka tapping into Ksh. 302 billion football economy presents a good opportunity to restore the sector and transform Kenya and the football economy as a whole.

Members who were present during the meeting are; Sen. Rtd. Justice Stewart Madzayo, Senator Crystal Asige, Sen Miraj Abdulahi, Sen Alexandar Mundigi and Sen. Kamau Joseph Githuku