 Welcome back to the touchline here on Y244. It is that time when we change gears and talk about the things that are impacting the world at the moment and one thing that is actually impacting the world and everybody has started and has felt it has got to be climate change. Here in studio with us today we have got the CEO of Sports for Greener an organization here in Kenya that is actually using sports to synthesize people about climate change. Am I right? Joining me in studio for the first time is Victor Ashinga. Actually he played for a number of Kenya Premier League clubs and now he has turned his passion into the boardroom. Where is the boardroom Victor? The boardroom is at... You are not a passion man, you are not a mic, you are a passion man. Yeah, so the boardroom is at the office at Kawwest. Yes. At Milestone area. Yeah. Yeah, you go to Karibuabu piano offices at KFW. Ah, yes. Ah, yeah. So what is Sports for Greener? Tell us about your organization. Sports for Greener environment actually is an environment that is sports related and actually uses sports as a tool to champion for issues of concerning the environment. So basically it's just advocacy on issues of environment. Ways on which we can actually improve. Ways on which we can actually be part of the change. Yeah, basically using sports guys, personnel, not mainly footballers, but all sports disciplines. Yeah. Yeah. And also I've got as usual Erica Ganya here in studio with us. Eric, how you doing my friend? I'm good my friend. Uh huh. Pute asan na. I hope. Ha ha ha ha. I do, I do. I do. Ha, last time I was here. Yes. I was in Maxwell. Yes. So you had gone for golf. Ha, yes. Me kashi hanga na days. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Me bags, for you go call. Life is good. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. You see your friend playing golf. Yes. Ha you know kaki tu kami anzaku. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Or as we said kani kari bu na teams, kari bu na teams. Kari bu. Bu go hatred ngu kaja koku atawa ko jutu. Ctajo kutu kutu, motorband. So big one for you, World Cup 48 teams una yo na jiba? Ah, 48 teams is a good team. Chickenu, mega na uuntaji70i UuntajiOldo nanu realizing woka Hobe nida Hama ya t에서 niya na Uwata Katima Mo Connect We hobu kut empty berries Maka hmi Na mai Over Us embarrassed You uuntia Too we have on E 이거 E ni 상황 Africa Are ya Temple H terrorist cordu millions boot Ya, first and foremost, I would like to give it to maybe the leadership of the area through Dr. Clement Camaro, the area MCA, who is doing a lot in terms of giving the young people an opportunity, and also by extension his Excellency the Governor, Johnson Sakaja, he himself being a young man, he wants to have the youth now carrying up the agenda for the next generation. And we are supporting them, the sports for greener, basically because what they have been able to do, they have been able to organize green ups, and they do it quarterly, three times, I think four times a year. We are having another one coming up this weekend, the next weekend, that is on 25th, and also tree planting, because we believe that when more trees are planted, then they are going to impact the climate change positively. And those are some of the activities they are involving in, and also mentoring the young people are coming up. It's not only about climate, but it's the fusion between sports and now climate, and now environment, taking care of environment, because we know that most of our young people love sports, whether it is football, being the most popular followed by basketball, rugby and other sports. We want to incorporate all those, and we are trying to put infrastructure in place down there in Kavastu, and him being there, it's rare to find brains and talent together, and him being there is the brain behind the sports for greener initiative. And I believe through him, as Victor, we are going to get many more who are going to come up and support young people, and nurture those young people for a better tomorrow. Victor, as you know, we are in the Kubali area, because we know that many young people are going to come up to share a lot of money, but as the ground, we are going to be using sports, and we know that in the Kubali area, we are doing the message we are trying to give out there. Ya, first of all, I have to applaud especially the youth, especially within the organization, Sports for Greener. They are doing a great job especially to see how to reach the youth especially within the community. And especially more of the youth being the labors of sports in various discipline. Most of them have been with the issues of drugs, issues of other issues. But the good guys, especially the guys we are having on board, most of them have connections especially these guys on the ground. So we find that they have already sent the message especially to these guys and most of them have actually taken the challenge and joined the CBO. Especially for issues of advocating on climate. So they are supporting us much big and they are more involved. And what we want especially from our end as an organization to use that especially to make sure that they become responsible for the surrounding environment. One can ask, what is your motivation? What made you get this motivation to get you actually go on to advocate for the environment, for the climate? First I have to say that it was just a passion within me. And then the other thing especially just from the life of maybe, ok. I can say in sports world most of the guys I will associate with sport is the celebrity. So using the term celebrity, I needed at least to change it, to tune it in a way that I relate with. I relate more with the community especially to see on how I can bring out that celebrity part to relate to the community. That's why I chose the issues of the environment. And now the aim of the organization has got to be to push for climate. Is it being actualized now? Actually it's coming to fruition right now because what we're doing, we've been able to support them and they've come up with a CBU. A community based organization for young people. We have some more in the studio today, the likes of Umbati, the likes of Sally. There are some who could not make it, Jerry, Robert and many more. Now as the area leadership we are trying to give them the infrastructure they deserve for that to realize what they want to come up with. And supporting them here and there. And I like their passion and their drive. They are there, they are dedicated and I'm sure as they continue like that bigger things will come. Definitely we have challenges. Of course finances is always a challenge because when you're organizing something like a cleanup you'll have to struggle with finances, you have logistics, you have everything here. But through now Dr. Clement we are trying to reach out to partners, to cooperate, to come and partner with them. We have farmers choice who supported them last clean up in a big way. We had pro act coming in. Right now we have partners who have confirmed that they will come on board on 25th Farmers Choice will be there. We have the local schools St. Anne Lee Fred, we have Marion school, we have KBA, we have NJs. We are going to come on board and you see you start from home. And if we can rally all those around Weston Board I am sure now we'll go, now we start talking about other. We have family bank also who are coming up and they are going to support them on 25th. And our appeal is to appeal to any other sponsor or partner who would like to come on board to come and support these young men. The county government is also supporting them in a very, very big way. Through the governor he is promised to give a personal contribution and also to rally the county government machinery behind them. And I am sure we'll go for. Wel Erika Ganya here, Robert Osoro and the Sea of Sports for Greener. Victor Ashinga here on the touchline talking about youth engagement in sports and actually using sports as an engagement tool to talk about other matters that actually affected the community and one that is affecting the community at the moment has got to be climate change. Victor, someone will ask what is your main target now, the future and the main target of sports for greener? First I have to say that it has been a challenge especially on running these activities. Yes. And for now I can say that we've been close especially with the county government through our MCA, Rectaclement for Kamaru. And he is the governor, we have been always lending a hand, especially on where to come to help. And I think for now we are focusing on more globally especially for grants where we can also be able to reach more, especially to support most of the activity that we are organizing. Yes. Wel, it's a big one there. So if you have got a chance to actually join sports for greener you can get in touch with Victor Ashinga here in studio with us. Onkana ma yutubana, wambi wa join the organization? Ya, so onkana ma yutubana na honga ni. Most of the youths na honga. But before jumping in, I love that something is coming out. So I think my appeal is just first of all at least, lazimoku at least, kuna piyana pasha. We need to bring people also on board to people who can champion for the same. So mine is just to urge most of the youth especially to join us especially on achieving this dream, especially on issue of advocating for our environment. Yes. Wel, you can join them next week. I think that will be the weekend of 25th and the 26th of March actually as they going to do some cleanup in Kahawa West there in that area. Sports for greener youths. And that is what we are to perform in the touchline. We are actually advocate for. If you are a youth out there and you have got a chance to join this organization, it is for a good cause. Drug abuse, not for you. Climate change is an organization and it is something that you can actually go for. So inspire someone. How was the transition from football to being a CEO now? Actually what I can say is actually much more believing of yourself. Yes. And then having self discipline and then committing on what you want to do. Yeah. Actually from there sky is the limit. Yes, sure. Wel, that is Victor Ashinga in studio with us today for the very first time. And he has got a chance to talk about sports for greener youth. You come back another day to tell us about how those activities went. But for now, let's also tune some gears and talk about a little bit about the funds and everything that has been happening in the country. And big conversation and big storyline has got to be much fixing. It actually happened and there was a big story courtesy of Micokini of Royal Media Services and an expose of how three people actually were involved in much fixing. It's becoming a tough man in the country, Eric. Yes, I think it's becoming a big, big problem because of the betting and gambling issue. But I think it's more of ethics and it's football paying enough. Yes. Because I don't think if it was paying enough, you'll go into that temptation you want to fix games. But you'll find that some of our players I think Victor will tell you here how he struggled through his playing days when it comes to putting food on the table. That brings in the temptation. It's a necessary evil. It's not going anywhere. And maybe there's more in my feeling. There's more that has not been exposed. There's more to it. There's more to it. Maybe two, three people are just sacrificial lambs. Well, it's a big conversation that we have followed here for you. Victor, what do you think of the way our players are suffering? As a player who played in the Kenyan Premier League, is this tough being a Kenyan Premier League player in Kenya? Yes, first of all, I have to say that actually it's much difficult. Yes. And I think this one calls for, most they call it especially on board, especially within the football fraternity, to make sure that they talk about the same and come up with solutions on how they can aid our beloved sport. Yes. If it continues this way, then I think we shall be having a problem especially with the issues of unemployment. Yes. Well, it's a tough one. It's a conversation that is going on also. Let's go ahead and talk about the quarterfinals of the Champions League that came out, the Europa League. Big games that will be coming away. We've got Real Madrid at home to Chelsea. Man City will be facing Bayern Munich and then AC Milan versus Napoli. Inter will be home to Ben Fika. Best clutch for the Champions League for the quarterfinals. Man City Bayern. And these guys don't want Pep to win this thing because he's done in the event that he's done with Bayern Munich. Yes. He has to face Real Madrid in the semifinal because the winner of Bayern Munich Man City will face the winner of Chelsea Madrid in the semifinal. That makes it so difficult for him to reach the final. Yes. That is a trophy that has eluded him for quite some time. 12 years now. 12 years now since he left Barcelona. That will be a big, big, big game because his current team facing his former team. Yes. And the form that Bayern and also him, it's going to be difficult for him. Yes. Madrid are playing well. Yes. And Madrid, I think, in one or another, are they going to put all they have in the Champions League? Yes. Because if you look at the domestic league, Barcelona is ahead. He's running with it. He's running with it and Shavi is convinced he wants to take a day's time round. Well, another story had got to be Patrick Vieira being sagged by Cristó Pález. But for Cristó Pález? I can't talk much about it because some fans are letting him lose for us. Yes. I can't say much about that. He's being modest. I think he did some good work because remember when he came in, he stabilized the team. And he's the last person I was expecting him to go. I thought Brandon Rogers will go before him. Yes. Because you look at, at least I have struggled the whole season. Yes. And some guys were bringing in the race card, which I don't think should be an issue. But I think that's quite unfortunate. Yes. He had done some good work with Cristó Pález. Well, today in our last minutes here on the touchland, we're not going to talk about the matches in the English, primarily considering that the biggest game will be tomorrow and that will be the El Clasico. Barcelona playing Real Madrid. The last time out, Barcelona won by one goal to nil. Will they do that again tomorrow? Which team do you support between those two? No, Madrid. You expect Madrid to win? Definitely. I didn't see that coming. Shevi has beaten Madrid consistently. Yes. And the other one, the last one I didn't expect it. I'm a Madrid fan. But now as an analyst, I think Shevi is more determined to win than Madrid because Barcelona want to run away with the El Clasico, with the La Liga. And for them to run away with it, they have to be the best. And Barcelona also have one advantage because they are not in the European cups. Yes. Real have to worry about the Chelsea game. And Barcelona doesn't need to worry about that. So you come more prepared than Madrid in my opinion. I don't know why you're not asking me about Arsenal Luzi. I'm reaching about Arsenal Luzi. That's why I was still going to feed the team. Why? Out of the cup competition answer is out. Oh yes. I want to hummite down to the Arsenal fans because they lost and they are also happy. That was my highlight of my week because they have been noisy. But that also gives them an advantage because now it means they don't have any other trophy to concentrate on or going to give it on in the Premier League. But by the fact that they are out, I think we have to give it also to this one. They showed up for that occasion. They played good football. And I've never seen Arsenal being pushed for 30, 40 minutes. Lisbon did that. And that makes me happy. Well, that is the final word for America. Gadja here at Santa Sandra for Kavik. Big tashik. The CEO for Sports for Greener. Thank you for coming. Hope we'll be having you again. Next week on the 25th and the 26th join Sports for Greener in Kawa West as they do as Sports Cleanup and also synthesize the community on matters of sports and the environment and also climate change. I'm Robert Osoro. Everybody who has made this broadcast a success. We say as Santa Sandra, good afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your viewing here on Y254.