Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, has announced that construction works at Nyayo, Kasarani, and Police Sacco stadia are expected to be completed within the next 15 days.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News This comes as Kenya intensifies preparations to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled for Saturday, 2 to Saturday, 30 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_8973570##Speaking during a tour of the facilities, accompanied by the National Assembly’s Sports and Culture Committee, Mvurya confirmed that all contractors had committed to handing over the venues by Wednesday, 25 June.“We agreed with all contractors that they will hand over the keys on June 25. Everyone is working towards that deadline,” said the CS.Kshs1.2 billion valued Harambee Stars prospect backed to replace Man City-bound star at WolvesThe high-profile visit came just days after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rated Kenya’s preparations at 90 per cent.CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba, who recently toured the facilities, expressed optimism while urging continued momentum.“Uganda, we can play yesterday; Tanzania, we can play tomorrow; Kenya, we can play tomorrow,” said Mosengo-Omba. “But if they stop momentum, we don’t want CHAN to be here.”CAF raises concerns over Nyayo Stadium ahead of 2024 CHANWhile commending the country’s efforts, highlighting upgraded training grounds, renovated changing rooms, and newly installed stadium seating, Mosengo-Omba stressed the need for urgent improvements in crowd control and security, particularly at Nyayo Stadium.Joseph Okumu’s advise to Shabana players after surprise visitIn response, CS Mvurya has assured the public that the stadia are on track not just for CHAN, but also for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.“We have visited Talanta Sports City, Nyayo, and now Kasarani. These facilities have seen significant progress. The pitches are ready and under maintenance. We have piped water, canopies, full lighting, and the changing rooms at both Nyayo and Kasarani are complete,” Mvurya noted.##NAJAVA_MECA_8972556##He added that the remaining work is largely electrical: “We are currently fixing several scoreboards, and all the seats have been installed.”Webuye West MP and Chair of the National Sports and Culture Committee, Dan Wanyama, who was part of the inspection team, echoed the CS’s sentiments.He affirmed that both Nyayo and Kasarani would be ready in time but urged the Ministry to address any remaining gaps promptly.“Our objective was to verify the ongoing work and reassure Kenyans that we are ready to host CHAN—and by extension, AFCON,” said Wanyama.List of complete and incomplete works at Kasarani Stadium [VIDEO]CS Mvurya concluded by acknowledging some of the committee’s recommendations and promised continued improvement.“We’ll keep fixing the gaps,” he said. “As for the tartan track at Kasarani, it will be refurbished after August.”
