The chairperson of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, Dan Wanyama, has expressed confidence that Kenya could one day co-host the FIFA World Cup, thanks to ongoing efforts to construct and renovate stadia to international standards.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWanyama, together with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and members of his committee, conducted an inspection tour of several sports facilities across Nairobi on Tuesday. The visit comes as Kenya intensifies preparations to co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) this August.##NAJAVA_MECA_8972609##Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia have been earmarked as the main venues for the CHAN tournament, while Kirigiti Stadium, Police Sacco Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, and the Kasarani Annex are being upgraded to serve as training grounds.Speaking during the tour, Wanyama praised the quality of the renovation works and gave a nod of approval for Nyayo and Kasarani to host CHAN matches.Joshua ‘Mangulu’ Onyango explains reasons for Gor Mahia’s struggles this season“What we’ve seen here is nothing short of commendable,” he said. “Talanta Stadium is progressing well, and both Nyayo and Kasarani are ready for the continental events. If we build on this momentum, Kenya can partner with other countries to co-host the World Cup. As a committee, we will advocate for increased funding—the ministry deserves it, and so does the country.”However, Wanyama raised concerns over the proposed budget for the Ministry of Sports in the 2025/26 financial year. Notably, the Ksh3.9 billion needed to secure hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has not been allocated, a move he warns could jeopardise Kenya’s sporting ambitions.Benni McCarthy off the mark as Harambee Stars edge Chad in second friendly“The youth can only be meaningfully engaged through initiatives driven by this ministry,” Wanyama emphasised. “I appeal to the executive, especially the treasury, to allocate a bigger share of the national budget to the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Creative Arts. If we don’t engage our youth today, they may end up storming Parliament tomorrow—and that’s a scenario we must avoid.”With less than two months to go before CHAN kicks off, preparations are expected to ramp up significantly in the coming weeks.PLAYER RATINGS: Debutant Osoro steals the spotlight in Harambee Stars’ win over Chad
