Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has moved to allay fears surrounding Kenya’s preparedness to host the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), firmly dismissing reports that cast doubt on the nation’s readiness.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWith just two months remaining until the eighth edition of the continental tournament, designed exclusively for locally based players, questions have emerged regarding the readiness of key sporting facilities.Harambee Stars duo miss Sunday action in EuropeConcerns raised by the CAF inspection team, led by third Vice President Pierre Alain Mounguengui, centred primarily on the condition of the playing surfaces at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium, and several designated training grounds.According to reports, the venues were deemed below the required standards for hosting a continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_8947838##However, speaking in Homa Bay County during the official handover of the newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium, a venue upgraded in preparation for the upcoming Madaraka Day celebrations, CS Mvurya issued a strong rebuttal.“I want to tell Kenyans that on Friday, we met a team from CAF who are in the country for routine and ongoing inspection tours until July. In our discussions and the report we received, Kenya is ready to host CHAN.Gor Mahia star reveals how he will utilize Ksh 100K Mozzart Bet Cup awardTherefore, any contrary reports, whether on social media or elsewhere, should be treated as unfounded,” Mvurya said.The Cabinet Secretary further disclosed that Kenya has already fulfilled a key financial obligation by paying the Ksh1.6 billion hosting fee. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring all infrastructural upgrades are completed in time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8947837##“We have invested significantly in Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums, and all other processes are on course to align with the tournament’s hosting requirements,” he stated.Beyond infrastructure, Mvurya also revealed plans to focus on Harambee Stars’ preparations for the tournament.Mozzart Bet shares love with Kakamega-based Sukari Deaf FC“In the coming weeks, I will be spearheading preparations for our national team, Harambee Stars, with the goal of making them competitive enough to lift the trophy on home soil,” he added.This year’s CHAN will mark a historic milestone as it will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking it the first time the tournament will be staged across multiple countries.##NAJAVA_MECA_8947836##Originally scheduled for February, the championship was postponed to August to allow for the completion of necessary renovation works.
