THE AFRICA TIMES | KENYA —
A grassroots boxing club in Changamwe Sub-County has successfully diverted numerous young individuals from drug use and idleness. However, its coach warns that the initiative faces potential collapse without urgent support from the county government and well-wishers.
Impact of Bomu Boxing Club
Bomu Boxing Club, located at the Changamwe Social Hall, serves as a refuge for youth who previously spent their days consuming miraa (khat). Coach Humphreys Omenda emphasizes that the sport instills discipline and purpose in these young individuals.
Despite these gains, the club lacks the resources to meet the trainees’ basic needs once they leave the training sessions. Omenda shared, “
