The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor, raised the concerns on Wednesday during an inspection of the facility to assess progress on renovation works ahead of the December 31 handover deadline.
Senators have raised concerns over the readiness of Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), citing delays in construction, accessibility challenges and inadequate emergency preparedness.
The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor, raised the concerns on Wednesday during an inspection of the facility to assess progress on renovation works ahead of the December 31 handover deadline.
The committee questioned the pace of construction and called for improvements to ensure the stadium meets the requirements for hosting Africa’s premier football tournament.
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige called for sustainable accessibility measures to enable persons living with disabilities to access and use the facility comfortably.
Kajiado Senator Seki Lenku also raised concerns over fire safety after Nairobi City County officials revealed that fire hydrants at the stadium had no water during a previous inspection.
The project team, led by Major Daniel Makana, briefed the committee on the ongoing works and assured the senators that the facility would be completed within the stipulated timelines.
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