This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the country, the organizers of the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom tournament are exploring a possible resumption date of mid-August.
According to Deputy Tournament Director Patrick Korir, talks have been ongoing with Safaricom and Football Kenya Federation to see whether the final two regional finals, Nyanza and Western, as well as the nationals, can be completed.
"There is definitely a plan to conclude the tournament. We have been in discussions with Safaricom and Football Kenya Federation to see whether we can resume the games in August," Korir said in an interview with Capital Sports.
The tournament was halted in early March as the organizers prepared to head to the Nyanza regional finals due to government restrictions.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to give another set of directives on July 6, which will include whether or not the cessation of movement orders in Nairobi and Mombasa will be lifted, as well as the lifting of a ban on gatherings.
At the same time, Korir remains optimistic that the planned All-Star tour of Spain will go on this season, pending a tripartite meeting with Safaricom, La Liga, and FKF to explore what is possible.
