Renowned television journalist Rashid Abdalla is not interested in joining Kenyan politics.
There were rumours that he is eyeing a political seat in Kwale county.
Abdallah, who is from Waa in Kwale, has been organising a popular football tournament - Rashid Abdalla Super Cup, for the past three years.
Some local leaders and politicians have been feeling jittery as Abdalla's popularity continues to soar, with some openly asking him to declare his motive.
Abdalla, however, told the Star, that the football tournaments are not for political mileage.
He said his only dream is to empower the community and spearhead development through scouting and nurturing of youth's talents.
Abdalla said he doesn't expect anything in return other than supporting youth to realise their talents and be part and parcel of the national development.
"My interest is not political but the desire to grow talents and transform the youth's lives through sports," he said.
He said the football initiative comes against the backdrop of high insecurity cases and drug abuse among youth that were previously recorded in the region, especially in Waa.
Abdalla said he is using the football league to reduce idleness and prevent youth from going back to the streets where they are the most vulnerable to drugs and criminal activities.
"The only thing I want is peace, cohesion and a good life for the youth. I can relate to the challenges they are going through because I was born and raised here," he said.
The journalist said he wants to create a platform for the youth to thrive and allow them to explore their talents.
He said it is heartbreaking to have talents wasted on drug abuse, teen pregnancies and criminal activities.
The Rashid Abdalla Super Cup has now entered the fourth edition comprising all the teams from across the county.
The league is now in the quarterfinals and this year's winner will earn around Sh1.5 million.
The Communication officer of Rashid Abdalla Super Cup, Kaka Zema said the league has revived not only Kwale County football but also the entire coastal region.
He said the youth now think of football as a profession unlike before when there was no motivation.
Zema said the football initiative has effectively curbed the issues of insecurities and drug abuse compared to before when the cases were rampant.
Rashid Abdalla Super Cup organising Secretary George Ojwaya said before that, the Kwale community and youth had the notion that football doesn't pay.
Ojwaya said the league has made people realise their potential and the importance of soccer.
He said the league has turned out to be a source of motivation because of awards and money given to the teams and best players each season.
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