The officials had arrived to take over the project, but the contractor insisted he would not hand it over until outstanding payments were settled.
Six months ago, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya inspected the site and assured the contractor that payment would be released to facilitate a smooth handover. However, those promises remain unfulfilled.
The stadium’s renovation project, launched in 2016 with the goal of transforming Kirigiti into a world-class facility, has faced constant delays. Despite successive Cabinet Secretaries visiting the site and pledging completion, the works remain incomplete.
Mvurya previously stated the stadium was 90% complete and promised construction would resume to reach 100% and meet international standards. To date, however, the stadium remains unfinished, leaving athletes and Kiambu residents waiting for a facility that has taken nearly a decade to deliver
