In a statement dated Wednesday, November 11, Murkomen clarified that the team had received all their allowances as required.
The CS also explained why the team was sleeping at the airport instead of at a hotel.
According to the CS, the team could not be booked in a hotel because they did not have the Schengen visa. Therefore, the airline in charge provided sleeping arrangements for them at the airport.
“The team members did not have Schengen visas, which prevented them from staying in hotels outside the airport. Considering their special needs, Lufthansa provided suitable in-airport accommodation, which was not even extended to the accompanying officials,” the statement read in part.
“Contrary to the misleading claims circulating online, no complaints were raised by the players, managers, or accompanying ministry officials. Unfortunately, someone misused their access by filming the team without consent, violating their privacy and presenting the situation as neglect.” He further clarified,
The CS added that the team was returning to Kenya after achieving fourth place in the recently concluded World Cup in Colombia.
Ministry officials are expected to welcome the team upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Murkomen’s remarks came after Kenyans expressed concern over the team’s treatment despite their impressive performance in Colombia.
Earlier reports had indicated that Kenyans in Germany had stepped in to assist with food provision for the team.
