Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has declared that President William Ruto’s government is firmly on course to deliver its development promises, with Kitui County emerging as a key hub of major national projects.
Mvurya revealed that the Ithookwe Stadium, now 92% complete, alongside the Kitui State Lodge and Airstrip, forms part of a Kshs 2 billion investment in the region. The facility will officially be handed over to the State Celebrations Committee next week.
The CS highlighted the rapid progress at Ithookwe, noting that in April there was nothing on site, by June 15 the works had reached 80%, and today the project stands at 92% completion. He assured the public that the government “will not move out of sight until the project is realized to completion.”
Mvurya further emphasized that there should be no cause for alarm over technical variations, saying that what may not be achieved immediately will be finalized later. He added that after Mashujaa Day celebrations, the government will roll out further sports infrastructure works, including auxiliary facilities to upgrade stadiums to international standards.
The CS also noted that out of the 100,000 teachers President Ruto pledged to hire, 70,000 have already been employed, with 20,000 more set to join the workforce by year’s end.
On youth empowerment, Mvurya announced that the Nyota program will soon train 2,000 young entrepreneurs, adding that the Affordable Housing project has already created 300,000 jobs, while another 400,000 Kenyans are working abroad through Labour CS Alfred Mutua’s labour mobility program.
In a major sporting development, Mvurya confirmed that Kenya has officially placed a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, a move that would make Kenya the first African nation to stage the global event if successful. He said the government is fully backing the bid, citing Kenya’s rich athletics history and commitment to upgrading facilities like Kasarani Stadium to meet international standards.
Mvurya urged leaders to shun divisive politics, warning that only unity and security can guarantee the country’s prosperity.
“Siasa yenye haileti maendeleo haina faida,” he said, insisting that Kenyans must rise above tribal politics and embrace development.
