The Moi International Stadium Kasarani is nearing completion and will be ready to host practice matches in June, Cabinet Secretary for Sports Salim Mvurya has said.
Mvurya, speaking Monday upon inspection of the facilities, said that he was satisfied with the progress of the venue, saying that it will be ready to host matches in June, just a few weeks before the African Nations Championships (CHAN) begin.
Kenya will host the event together with neighbours Uganda and Tanzania from August 2 to 30.
According to Mvurya, all is good on the preparations and that the contractor is working overtime to get things done in readiness to host fans who are anticipating a feel of the stadium.
"We are happy with the progress and are looking forward to hosting matches here from June. As a matter of fact, we have already said that every other match that is going to be played, whether international match will be moved here," he said at Kasarani.
"From June, we should be seeing more of test matches at this ground just to make sure that what we have seen in the two big matches recently is that football is back in the country and Kenyans are inspired, so we will have matches here soon."
Mvurya was accompanied by Defence CS Soipan Tuya who asked fans attending matches or events at Kasarani to ensure that it's kept in good condition.
The Kenya Defence Forces is overseeing the renovations.
"My appeal is to the fans. We need to be responsible and to take part in ensuring that we also take care of these facilities once they are complete. Some of the facilities that we are working on tirelessly now are in bad state because of our fans. We really have to be responsible,” she insisted.
Kenya will face Morocco, DR Congo and Angola in group A of CHAN, considered to be one of the toughest groups in the competition.