Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has suggested that the recently renovated Kinoru Stadium could be included in the list of venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.Speaking during an inspection tour of the 20,000-seater facility in Meru County, CS Mvurya hinted that Kinoru Stadium may join the elite lineup of stadiums earmarked for the continental tournament, provided the planned upgrades are completed to international standards.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News”All is not lost for the works we have agreed to do in upgrading the stadium to host international matches,” said Mvurya. “And being that AFCON is in 2027, I am certain that with good renovations done to the stadium, we will be able to include it as one of the hosting venues.”Kinoru Stadium, already benefitting from recent refurbishments, is set for another round of critical improvements.##NAJAVA_MECA_8947573##These will include the installation of a high-quality playing surface, high-mast floodlights, a modern digital scoreboard, and enhanced spectator seating, among other international-standard requirements.The planned renovations are part of a nationwide effort to upgrade key sporting infrastructure ahead of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspections.The stadium works are expected to be completed in tandem with similar upgrades at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.Story of viral inter-gender Soft Ground Wrestling changing Ugandan’s livesAccording to President William Ruto’s directive, the major stadiums must be ready by August, in time for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which has been rescheduled to allow for the conclusion of domestic leagues.To meet these tight deadlines, the Ministry of Sports will open the tendering process for Kinoru Stadium’s upgrades in June.”Since the president gave orders to hand over completed works by August, we will do tendering in June to have the approved works completed by the set deadline,” Mvurya said.Rising Stars AFCON U-20 top scorer attracts global interestIn a broader vision to improve the country’s footballing infrastructure, the CS further revealed that stadiums traditionally used for national celebrations will also be upgraded to meet football standards.”We have agreed to upgrade stadiums marked for national celebrations to football standards so as to, in the future, host international matches,” he added.
