Senate · Morning Sitting

Senators raised concerns about uneven allocation of training slots for sport technical personnel and the slow or stalled construction of several regional stadiums, while the Cabinet Secretary highlighted affirmative action measures, upcoming infrastructure upgrades for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and pending funding for the Olympic team. The exchange combined criticism of current gaps with assurances of forthcoming actions and financial commitments. Senators pressed the Cabinet Secretary for details on proposed stadium sites in Kilifi and the status of works at Kiprugut Stadium in Kericho and a soil‑removal incident in Nandi, alleging a lack of contractors and transparency. The Temporary Speaker repeatedly intervened, urging the senators to withdraw unparliamentary remarks and apologise before the minister could respond, highlighting a tense and confrontational exchange. The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports briefed the Senate on progress and financing of sports infrastructure, including venues for the Africa Cup of Nations, stadium upgrades in Wote, Embu and Marsabit, and pending payments to the Olympic team. He emphasized a policy shift toward greater private‑sector involvement for sports federations, while Senators sought clarification on budgets and technical issues, leading to procedural interjections.