Senate stops construction at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega

A section of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega collapses injuring one person who is currently hospitalized at Kakamega Hospital on Nov 5th, 2016. The contractor working on face one is in a rush to beat December deadline which has been set for launching. By Chrispen Sechere.

The fate of the multi-billion shilling Bukhungu Stadium project in Kakamega County hangs in the balance after the Senate sought to halt ongoing construction forthwith.

A section of the facility collapsed on Saturday evening injuring one prompting demonstrations by residents and quick intervention from the Senate.

Senator Dr Boni Khalwale said the House expects Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to submit a detailed statement on what could have caused the facility to cave in and avail details about the procurement process.

 The county has been given ten days to respond.