— Inside Cupboard Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has given the inexperienced mild to Kenya’s preparations for subsequent month’s CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), urging Kenyans to prove in giant numbers to help the occasion.
Talking throughout an inspection tour of Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums in Nairobi, the place he was accompanied by Sports activities Cupboard Secretary Salim Mvurya, Murkomen expressed confidence that the nation is absolutely able to host the match finals subsequent month.
Describing the occasion as a second of nationwide satisfaction, Murkomen emphasised that the match presents Kenya a singular alternative to market itself globally as a premier vacation spot for worldwide guests.
“We now have improved all immigration methods, together with visa processing, to make sure that the entry of all overseas delegations and visitors is dealt with effectively, with minimal delays at our ports of entry,” he stated.
The Cupboard Secretary additional assured that complete safety measures have been put in place to ensure the protection of gamers, officers, and followers all through the match.
“Key safety preparations embrace the set up of high-tech CCTV cameras at stadiums, managed entry factors, strong crowd management measures, devoted emergency response groups, and a coordinated presence of safety personnel throughout all venues,” Murkomen defined.
He described Kenya’s internet hosting of the CHAN finals as a major achievement and referred to as on Kenyans to rally behind the nationwide workforce.
“It is a second of nationwide satisfaction for us. We’re lucky as a rustic to host the CHAN finals this yr. It’s a nice alternative to help our workforce and hopefully see them play within the finals on dwelling soil,” he stated.
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He urged Kenyans to take the match critically, attend matches, and present robust help from the stands.
“The house workforce is all the time stated to have twelve gamers, with the twelfth being the followers. We encourage all Kenyans to return to the stadiums and cheer our workforce in each match,” he added.
Murkomen additionally recommended the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Inventive Economic system and Sports activities for the well timed completion of renovations on the stadiums and coaching grounds, guaranteeing they meet worldwide requirements.
With over 18 African international locations anticipated to take part, the match is ready to showcase Kenya’s sporting prowess and famend hospitality to a worldwide viewers.
He additional referred to as on Kenyans to not solely attend matches but additionally information guests and assist current Kenya in the absolute best mild.
The match shall be collectively hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to happen at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, whereas different matches shall be held at Mandela Nationwide Stadium in Kampala, Uganda
