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The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has told the Senate that Kenya is making significant progress in preparing stadiums and training facilities ahead of hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

“Final inspections for the facilities designated for CHAN 2025 were completed in June,” said CS Mvurya, adding that facilities earmarked for AFCON 2027 are under construction, with completion anticipated between December 2025 and June 2026.

A fiery Senate session convened by the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare laid bare the cracks in Kenya’s social protection fabric as Senators, stakeholders, and top government officials clashed over the country’s commitment to recognising and supporting persons living with invisible disabilities.

Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, EGH, appeared before the Senate plenary today to answer a series of questions from senators on the state of roads and bridge construction projects, particularly those delayed due to budgetary and contractual challenges. The session turned into a broad review of government efforts to address transport infrastructure needs across counties.

Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has denied all three charges levelled against him during the first day of the Senate hearing into his proposed impeachment, following a Motion passed by the Isiolo County Assembly.

Appearing before the Senate plenary this Tuesday, Governor Hassan rejected the accusations read to him by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has survived attempt to remove him from office through impeachment after the Senate questioned the process of his impeachment by the County Assembly and voted to save him.

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted to impeach the Governor on June 26, accusing him of violating the constitution and other laws, abuse of office and gross misconduct.

The matter did not get to the full trial as it was settled on the preliminary objections filed by the Governor through his legal team.