Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to soon gazette certified standards that will govern the construction, maintenance, and sustainability of new stadia in the country.Murkomen, who on Friday afternoon took his first inspection visits to Nyayo National Stadium, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and the Talanta Sports City Centre Project along Ngong Road, said that the move would make sure that all stadiums built in the country were of the right international standards, and would go on to benefit the nation in years to come.Sporting infrastructure and facilities are essential for talent scouting, nurturing, and development. They also attract international competitions and significantly contribute to sports tourism.As the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the African… pic.twitter.com/8GF8ZD3wjb— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) August 23, 2024 “We want to make sure that all stadiums built either by the private sector, county, or national government, meet particular certified standards,” Murkomen said. “We have over the last government term seen county stadiums that didn’t even last for five years, while some tartan tracks couldn’t hold up yet public resources have been expended.”As part of his plan, Murkomen said that bar gazetting standards that will certify, identify and publicize the desirable stadiums, he will work closely with the counties to reconfigure, construct, and complete various ongoing and planned projects across the country.Sports CS Murkomen responds to Winfred Yavi switching allegiance to Bahrain“These efforts, which will incorporate modern technology to meet international standards, will ensure we fully tap our sporting talent,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290175##On the state of Talanta Stadium, which is being built from scratch in readiness for hosting AFCON matches in 2027, Murkomen wrote on social media: “I am impressed by the progress and quality of work done by the contractors, the Kenya Defence Forces, and Ministry of Sports officers, who are backstopping the projects.“The state-of-the-art, 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City, once completed, will be Kenya’s major football stadium. It will serve as the main venue for AFCON, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. As directed by H.E the President, we aim to complete this project by December 2025.”President Ruto sets date for Talanta Sports Stadium completion
