[PHOTOS] President William Ruto inspects Kasarani Stadium ahead of CHAN

The facility will serve as one of the main venues for the tournament

by CHRISTABEL ADHIAMBO

News16 July 2025 - 16:35

In Summary

Speaking during a surprise visit to the team’s training session at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Ruto delivered an emphatic message of unity and faith, reminding the players of the massive responsibility they carry on behalf of the nation.
The President was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports) and Soipan Tuya (Defence), as well as Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama.

President William Ruto inspected the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Wednesday, July 16, ahead of the upcoming Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) set for August.

The Head of State also showed his full support behind the national football team, Harambee Stars

Speaking during a surprise visit to the team’s training session at the Kasarani Stadium, Ruto delivered an emphatic message of unity and faith, reminding the players of the massive responsibility they carry on behalf of the nation.

“I have come here as President of Kenya to say that we trust and believe in you. We believe in your capacity; we believe in your potential,” said the President, after inspecting the facility that will serve as one of the main venues for the tournament.

Ruto urged the players to rise to the occasion, stressing that they would be representing over 55 million Kenyans on the international stage.

The President was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports) and Soipan Tuya (Defence), as well as Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama.