Construction work has already started at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, one of the venues protracted to host this year’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in September.

Last week, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba alongside Kakamega governor Fernandez Baraza did the ground breaking of the stadium, and now, the contractor has already landed and works started, with the playing surface all hauled up.

At Bukhungu Stadium, we are constructing the right C-section and installing specialized features such as floodlights for night matches. 

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We are also equipping the playing pitch with an advanced drainage and irrigation system in line with international standards,” a statement from Governor Fernandes, posted on X, said.

He added that these works are expected to be done in the next three months, meaning it should be ready by the end of June.

The closure of the stadium means that home side, Kakamega Homeboyz, will have to look for an alternative home ground for the rest of the season, and they are expected to temporarily use the Mumias Sports Complex.

Addressing the National Assembly Committee on Sports two weeks ago, Sports CS Ababu said that the government has pumped in Sh800mn towards the renovation of Bukhungu, which is expected to mirror international standards once completed.

The stadium had a complete main stand, but the ordinary terraces were not completed. This phase of construction will see all the stands completed.

Meanwhile, Ababu on Tuesday visited the Jamhuri Grounds, one of the venues proposed for the new, football-only Talanta City Stadium.

Ababu had told Capital Sports a fortnight ago that they were weighing on whether to have the stadium at Jamhuri or in Shanzu, Mombasa.

However, all latest indications are that the facility is swinging towards Jamhuri, with CS Ababu having walked the contractors through the plan for the stadium on ground.

At the same time, Ababu has had a meeting with the his Defense counterpart Aden Duale, where discussions around the construction of various facilities were done.

The Kenya Defense Forces was handed responsibility to oversee the construction of the facilities earmarked to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Present at the meeting was Sports PS Peter Tum as well as Sports Kenya Director General Pius Metto.

The Moi Sports Centre Kasarani has already been closed and renovation works have started, while the Nyayo National Stadium is also expected to undergo renovations. The Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is the other facility earmarked as a probably host venue of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Last week, on the sidelines of the CECAFA General Assembly, Sports CS Ababu had a meeting with CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba to update him on the level of Kenya’s preparedness for the 2027 Cup of Nations.

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Source: The Star

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