Sports Cabinet Secretary Hon. Ababu Namwamba oversaw the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and subsequent closure of the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Friday afternoon. This marks the facility’s closure until the renovations are complete.The move aligns with CAF recommendations and is a crucial step in the Sports Infrastructure Master Plan for AFCON 2027, scheduled to be held in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. These nations are racing against time to ensure that the facilities are ready on schedule to prevent the possible relocation of the continental showpiece to other countries.##NAJAVA_MECA_7744863##Currently, Kenya lacks stadiums capable of hosting CAF/FIFA men’s matches, necessitating significant work before the country can successfully host the tournament for the first time in four years.During a media briefing at the ceremony, Namwamba highlighted 24 aspects of the ovover-40-year-old Stadium that will undergo renovation. The canopy, terraces, changing rooms, washrooms, media centers, lighting, and drainage systems will all receive a major facelift. Additionally, there will be the introduction of coded seats and other state-of-the-art advancements.Namwamba expressed the commitment to transform Kasarani into a world-standard stadium within the next 12 months, emphasizing timeliness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining the highest standards.“We are committed to transforming Kasarani into a world standard stadium in the next 12 months, undertaken in a fashion that observes timeliness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness with the highest standards in mind,” he stated.Sports PS Eng. Peter Tum outlined goals to make the stadium economically sustainable after completion, covering maintenance and ensuring long-term adherence to quality standards.Kenya Defence Forces PS Hon. Patrick Mariru, the designated unit responsible for spearheading the project, reassured the public that a competent Chinese corporation with a proven global track record had been enlisted to execute the plans.FKF opens Mozzart Bet Cup registration
