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Rejected Kenya vow to continue stadia project

Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi(in specs) and Football Kenya Federation president (FKF) Nick Mwendwa (in blue) on September 13,2017 as they view blue prints of Kinoru stadium. Phase 2 of the stadium upgrade has commenced, with contractors expected to work round the clock to beat the December 15 dead line. Photo Peter Muthomi.

Kenya, stripped this weekend of the right to stage the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), have vowed to continue with a stadium construction project.

Only one of four venues earmarked for the January 12/February 4 competition was ready, leading the CAF executive committee to dump the east African economic powerhouse.

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