The government through the ministry of Sports has allocated more money to renovate Kasarani stadium ahead of the postponed World Under-20 Athletics Championships will be well remembered.
While releasing the cash, sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed said that she is optimistic that the championships will be successful despite the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the world.
Amina released the Ksh332 million to refurbish Kasarani, an increase the budget of the event from Sh1.3billion to Sh1.5 billion for the championships set for August 17the to 22nd.
Amina said in a speech read on her behalf by the Chief Administrative Secretary Simon Kachapin that they shall stop at nothing to ensure the safety of athletes, officials, media and fans at the World Under-20 Championships.
“We have a winning template and are working to seal any existing gaps. 2021 will be a great sporting year for our country, “read the speech in part during the World Under-20 Championships media briefing at Serena Hotel Monday.
“We have expanded the medical team to ensure that all the emerging pandemic protocols are fully applied in order to guarantee that the event will be free and secure from Covdi-19,” said Amina.