Preparations for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations are progressing across
Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties ahead of Mashujaa Day event
on October 20.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond
Omollo said the celebrations would, for the first time, be hosted across the three
counties.
The Thematic Week Celebrations will run from October 13 to 18 under the theme “Security, Sports and the Finance Sector (The Economy).”
Kipchoge Keino Stadium, which will host the main celebrations, has a seating
capacity of 15,043 and is 68 per cent complete. Kapsabet Stadium, with a capacity of 10,000, is 45.4 per cent complete, while Kamariny Stadium, also with a capacity of 10,000, is 58 per cent complete.
Dr Omollo said work was also underway to improve roads in Eldoret City, Kapsabet
and Iten, alongside improvements to water connectivity and other infrastructure.
Work at the stadiums is being undertaken by the Ministry of Sports, with support
and supervision from the Ministry of Defence.
“As Chair of the Steering Committee, I am confident that we will be ready for the
celebrations. There is still considerable work to be done, and I wish to thank the
technical team, which has worked tirelessly, often late into the night, to bring us
to this stage,” Dr Omollo said.
He commended the county governments of Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin
Gishu for their continued support, and thanked county leaders, Members of County
Assemblies, Governors, Members of Parliament and other leaders for their
collaboration since the decision was made to host the celebrations across the three
counties.
Omollo urged residents to prepare to welcome Kenyans from
across the country and visiting dignitaries who will join the President for the
celebrations. He said the occasion would provide an opportunity to showcase the
region’s contribution to sports, security and the economy.
On recent incidents of banditry and cattle rustling, Dr Omollo said the Government
had made significant progress through a multi-agency approach, while expressing
concern over the events of recent days.
“Our security teams are on the ground and are working closely with leaders in
Samburu, Isiolo and parts of Meru to address the situation. Where the
circumstances require review or further intervention by the Ministry or the
Government, we will take the necessary action,” he said.
He urged residents in the affected areas to remain calm, avoid taking the law into
their own hands and work with security agencies to prevent further loss of livelihoods and lives.
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