Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is optimistic the ongoing renovations at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani will be completed as scheduled ahead of next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Murkomen who spoke after an inspection tour of the facility said the workers on site are operating day and night to beat the deadline.
“I am confident that with the contractor implementing a 24-hour work schedule, the facelift will be completed within the set deadlines,” he said.
Among the works being undertaken at the 60,000-seater facility which will be the main venue include installation of a new canopy, lighting system, and tartan track.
Grass is also being planted on the ground.
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the CHAN from February 1-28, 2025.
The tour by the CS came amid the planned inspection by CAF officials who are currently in the country.
The delegation led by CAF’s Head of Safety and Security Christian Emeruwa is in the country for the second inspection exercise.
Among the key facilities they are assessing are the major hotels within Nairobi which are set to accommodate visiting teams and officials.
They inspected the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday.
Apart from the Kasarani, the 18, 000-seater Nyayo stadium is also undergoing a facelift.
It is set to have a new canopy, improved lighting, and a tartan track.
The new Talanta sports city at Jamhuri which will have a capacity of 55,000 fans is underway and set to be completed by December 2025.
Other grounds that the officials are scheduled to inspect are the Police Sacco Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex.
The qualifiers for CHAN started in October.
Kenya and Tanzania lost their qualifiers but will still feature in the tournament.
The participating nations in CHAN must consist of players playing in their national Leagues competitions.
