Kenya's two biggest football clubs Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards have received an amount of around US$12,000 each from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Politician, Raila Odinga who is the Presidential candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement announced the package last Sunday.
The former Prime Minister was addressing fans who had gathered outside the Moi Kasarani Stadium after the Mashemeji derby pitting Gor Mahia and Leopards.
The two leaders Kenyatta and Odinga were among the crowd that attended the 94th edition of Kenya's most popular football match that ended in a 1-1 stalemate at full-time.
"Each of the teams will get Sh2 million that will go to the players. The president has also given a further Sh20 million that will be shared equally by both clubs," Odinga said.
The money will help them cater for their remaining fixtures."
Odinga also hinted that there are plans to hire well qualified coaches who will be tasked with raising local football standards to international levels.