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Parliament has demanded Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba to submit a detailed budget for CHAN and AFCON venue development.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba is under pressure as the National Assembly has mandated a strict deadline for the submission of a comprehensive budget for the development of venues designated for the prestigious 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
According to the recently approved Budget Policy Statement (BPS) for the 2024/25 financial year, the National Assembly demands detailed financial planning and funding options for each stadium and training ground by June 30, 2024.
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Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the co-hosting, the Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture expressed concerns regarding the Ministry of Sports' lack of a defined budget for venue development.
"The State Department for Sports requires considerable resource allocation to adequately prepare for these important continental tournaments. The State Department has however not developed a comprehensive resource requirement for the upgrade of Stadia and training grounds for these tournaments,” said the Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture as per Nation.
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With Kenya set to co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania the urgency for a clear budgetary outline is palpable.
Kenya's ambition to present world-class facilities is evident in its selection of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu, Nyayo National Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, and Moi International Sports Centre (MISC) Kasarani Annex in Nairobi for CHAN.
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These venues have already caught the eye of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a recent inspection.
For AFCON, the vision expands to the construction of the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City, along with the utilization of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
The proposed training venues span across notable locations including Kasarani Annex, Kenya Academy of Sports, and several grounds in Mombasa and Eldoret.
The spotlight was on President William Ruto during the groundbreaking ceremony of Talanta Sports City on March 1, an event that shone a light on the future of sports in Kenya.
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Cabinet Secretary Namwamba hinted at a budget that would undercut the $257 million spent by Cote d’Ivoire on the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, setting a precedent for prudent financial planning.
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The success of CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 hinges not only on the physical readiness of venues but also on the strategic foresight of the government and sports bodies involved.
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