This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
July 1, 2020 - Sports Kenya has raised a red flag over the delayed completion of Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri County, where works have been ongoing since commencement three years ago.
Speaking during a fact-finding mission on the current status of the stadium, Sports Kenya director Mwangi Muthee lamented that the contractor had lagged behind schedule despite being paid.
"The President is not happy, Kenyans are not happy, and even Sports Kenya, we are not happy. We want to make sure that this work is completed as soon as possible," Muthee said.
He noted that Kenya is a sporting country that needs modern infrastructure to serve various sports, citing cricket, rugby, and hockey among others.
"The infrastructure is what is lacking, and once we have the infrastructure in place, you will see the sports tourism developing," Muthee said.
Nyeri County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara warned that unspecified action would be taken against the contractor if he failed to deliver the stadium by September 30, this year.
However, the contractor, Sam Mwaniki, disputed the Commissioner's assertion, stating that the government pays on an interim basis.
