… This is according to the Sport State Department principal secretary, Elijah Mwangi, who earlier today appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture on the FY 2026/27 budget estimates. …
Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete earmarked AFCON 2027 stadia, Sports and Culture committee toldKenya Minute.
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- May 2026
… The revelation was made by Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi during his appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture while presenting the 2026/27 budget estimates.The committee, chaired by Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, heard that the total cont …
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline… Elijah Mwangi is a scholar based in Nairobi; he comments on local and global matters.
OPINION: Why the Future of Global Stability Depends on China-US Relations… Elijah Mwangi is a scholar based in Nairobi; he comments on local and global matters.
OPINION: Why the Opposition Should Not Misread Ruto’s 24pc Rating… Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi defended the initial estimates, saying they had been prepared by consultants from the University of Nairobi. …
Question abounds on Sh45.8 B Talanta Stadium projectKenya prioritising security ahead of 2027 AFCON By Luqman Mahmoud May 13, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FKF President Hussein Mohammed (left) in a conversation with Sports PS Elijah Mwangi duri …
Kenya prioritising security ahead of 2027 AFCON… g star Kelvin Kiarie, pledges state support By Citizen Sports May 09, 2026 03:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Skating ace Kelvin Kiarie (centre) Audio By Vocalize Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi …
PS Mwangi meets skating star Kelvin Kiarie, pledges state support… Elijah Mwangi is a scholar based in Nairobi; he comments on local and global matters.
OPINION: Open Doors Without Conditions: What China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Signals for Africa’s Economic Future- April 2026
… His arrival back home was just as momentous, as he recieved a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), being received at the airport by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei …
Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the world… Sawe was received by top government officials led by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei, alongside family, officials and jubilant fans.
Sawe flies back to hero’s welcome after breaking sub-two barrier in London
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Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete AFCON 2027 stadiums
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Kenya's Sports State Department principal secretary told Parliament that an additional Ksh.11.02 billion in Exchequer support is required to complete earmarked stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and safeguard Kenya's hosting rights. The total contractual cost of stadium projects is Ksh.15.11 billion, of which only Ksh.3.74 billion has been paid so far.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete AFCON 2027 stadiums
Kenya's Sports State Department principal secretary told Parliament that an additional Ksh.11.02 billion in Exchequer support is required to complete earmarked stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and safeguard Kenya's hosting rights. The total contractual cost of stadium projects is Ksh.15.11 billion, of which only Ksh.3.74 billion has been paid so far.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 19 May
Kenya needs Sh11 billion more for AFCON 2027 stadium projects
Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host with neighboring East African countries. The total contractual cost for AFCON stadium projects is Sh15.11 billion, but only Sh3.74 billion has been paid, raising concerns over Kenya's preparedness.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 18 May
China-US relations central to global stability and diplomacy
An opinion piece argues that China has become indispensable to global stability and that the Trump-Xi discussions during the US president's Beijing visit demonstrated how China-US relations are now the single most consequential relationship shaping global diplomacy, trade, and regional conflicts.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Sunday 17 May
Opposition risks misreading Ruto's 24% polling lead
A Capital News opinion piece warns that while President Ruto's 24 per cent support in a TIFA Research poll is lower than the combined opposition support, a fragmented opposition field means the incumbent remains the single most preferred candidate and could still win unless opposition leaders unite behind one candidate.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 14 May
Senate questions Sh45.8 billion Talanta Stadium project costs
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing scrutinized the Talanta Stadium project, demanding explanations for the cost increase from Sh34.6 billion to Sh45.8 billion, procurement procedures, and land ownership documentation. The stadium, breaking ground in March 2024, is being built for Kenya's co-hosting of AFCON 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 13 May
Kenya prioritises security for 2027 AFCON tournament
Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 9 May
PS Mwangi pledges state support for emerging sports athletes
Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi met with skating ace Kelvin Kiarie and called on Kenyan players in emerging sports to register with the Sports Registrar's office to enhance professional development and gain recognition. The government has awarded Kiarie through the National Awarding Scheme for his international competition wins.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 4 May
China opens zero-tariff market to 53 African countries
China implemented a zero-tariff policy on May 1, 2026, eliminating trade barriers for African goods and offering increased export opportunities, industrial growth, and job creation. The policy contrasts with Western engagement that the article characterizes as conditional, selective, and narrowly focused on critical minerals.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 30 April
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan marathon runner Sawe breaks sub-two-hour barrier in London
Sebastian Sawe, 31, from Nandi County, became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. He returned to Kenya to a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday night.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 29 April
WRC Safari Rally local contractors await overdue payments
Tens of young people hired as marshals, cleaners, and garbage collectors for the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in Naivasha, Nakuru County have not been paid 44 days after the event, despite being promised payment three days later. Youth leaders have issued a three-day notice to the Ministry of Youths and Sports and rally organisers, claiming their Nairobi counterparts were paid promptly, and warning of street action and office sit-ins if payment is not made.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
Kenya entering campaign mode too early, opinion says
A Capital News opinion piece argues that Kenya is drifting into campaign mode 16 months before the next General Election, with political leaders prioritizing positioning and personality-driven rivalries over addressing urgent challenges like the cost of living and youth unemployment.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
One-China principle anchors international law and diplomacy
An opinion piece argues that the one-China principle—asserting there is only one China, Taiwan is part of it, and the People's Republic of China is its sole legal representative—is grounded in international law, particularly UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 from 1971. The author notes that 183 countries have established diplomatic relations with China on this basis, and 53 of 54 African countries recognise the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →