Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has revealed that he is impressed by the progress of the renovation of various stadiums in the country.

The ministry is overseeing a number of infrastructural projects involving Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Talanta Sports City, and Nyayo Stadium. These stadiums are Kenya’s key projects that are set to host both the 2024 CHAN and probably the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bonanzas.

“The projects we are doing to improve sports infrastructure in this country are very, very important. From what I have seen, we are in good shape to achieve completion by December this year so that we can be ready for the Africa Cup of Nations.

“I am happy with the progress here, as well as the other stadia being prepared for the African Nations Championships this August. This is good work, and we will be able to monitor the construction of this facility,” Mvurya told the press.

The new CS on the sports docket specifically pointed out the ongoing work at Kasarani and said there are positive steps being made there.

“They have already fixed the lights at Kasarani. The field has regenerated very well, including the grass as well as other things that were pending, so I think they have made good progress,” he added.

Given that CHAN will be hosted in August, after the postponement from February this year, Mvurya said sustained pressure will be put on the contractor to ensure everything is met before the deadline.

“We are happy, and we will keep piling the pressure to make sure work is done by December. I understand Kenyans are closely following because we will host CHAN in August and AFCON in 2027, so I want to assure them to keep following and piling the pressure to make sure that football in Kenya develops,” he concluded.

Kenya will host both continental tournaments alongside Uganda and Tanzania.