Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen, has urged the private sector to invest in sports and sporting facilities in the country.Murkomen was speaking during an inspection tour of Kirigiti International Stadium to assess progress and work towards completing the four-year construction project.##NAJAVA_MECA_8350713##The former Elgeyo Marakwet Senator emphasized the need for sports facilities to be self-sustainable, stating that private sector involvement is key to achieving this goal.“Kirigiti has spaces that can be monetized, and I invite the private sector to join us in investing in our sports facilities across the country,” he said.The CS, accompanied by area MP Machua Waithaka and Kiambu County CEC for Sports, Ali Korar, expressed satisfaction with the stadium’s progress and highlighted key areas for focus in the final phase of construction.“I’m impressed by the work done so far, and we are now focused on finalizing key areas, including seating installations, setting up technology infrastructure, and completing the playing field,” Murkomen added.Kirigiti Stadium holds historical significance as the last venue where Kenya’s founding father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, addressed a rally before his detention.Murkomen emphasized continuing the liberation narrative of the stadium, this time in an economic sense, aiming to uplift youth who will benefit from its use.“Kirigiti Stadium is an important national monument. Our goal is for youth to find their socio-economic liberation through sports in this stadium,” he stated.Title-winning Ulinzi Starlets coach Joseph Wambua passes onThe CS also revealed plans to meet with Sports Kenya to finalize the completion date, review financing, and approve all necessary requirements to conclude the renovations.The visit is part of the government’s broader agenda to enhance sporting facilities across the country to host both local and international competitions.This visit follows CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe’s tour of Kasarani, Nyayo, and Talanta City stadiums to assess their readiness to host CHAN 2025 and AFCON 2027.Nairobi City Stars’ Gilbert Abala set to make his mark in FKF Premier League
