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Mvurya says stadia projects prioritise requirements for hosting CHAN, AFCON

A worker puts the final touches on Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, on January 12, 2025, ahead of CHAN 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said that stadia development categorises projects based on international standards, capacity, and the requirements for hosting various sports events.

Mvurya, who appeared before the Senate plenary to answer questions on Wednesday, said final inspections for the facilities designated for CHAN 2024 were completed in June while facilities earmarked for AFCON 2027 are ongoing, with completion anticipated between December 2025 and June 2026.

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