Committee Inspects Jamhuri Sports Complex

The National Assembly's Committee on Sports and Culture Thursday conducted an inspection tour of the Jamhuri Sports Complex to determine the state of the grounds which were constructed and completed in 2022.

Speaking during a presser after the inspection, on behalf of the committee Chairperson Hon. Daniel Wanyama, committee member Hon. Mary Emaase, said that despite the facility being ready for use, the pending bills derailed the handover by the contractor.

"The contractor is still on site incurring alot of costs. There are liabilities that need to be paid and this is going to be an additional cost.

" There's need for the Ministry to take over, set the pending bills and operationalize the project," Emaase said.

The committee also noted cases of vandalism in the facility despite a police station domiciled in the facility.

"Security is an issue in the facility. However, the police station is domiciled here, and vandalism is still evident," she added.

The complex is mooted as one of the training facilities to be used in Kenya's bid for jointly hosting the African cup of Nations.