Mashujaa Day to be held at Kamariny Stadium, CS Murkomen announces

‎‎Celebrations for this year’s Mashujaa Day will be held at Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced, expressing confidence that ongoing construction works will be completed in time for the national event.

‎Murkomen said the contractor is already on site and progress is steady, assuring Kenyans that the facility will be ready by October 20. 

‎"Kamariny Stadium, the contractor is on site, construction is ongoing, and by October 20, it will be complete,” he stated.

‎He added that the government had deliberately chosen the venue as part of its broader development agenda. “Tutakuwa Kamariny tukisherehekea Mashujaa na itakuwa imekamilika. We are going to have Mashujaa Day at Kamariny,” he said.

‎The CS linked the project to the government’s broader vision for economic transformation and infrastructure development, noting that such initiatives are part of what it means to lead. 

‎“All these things are part of being in government. When you hear the President talk about the journey to Singapore, it’s what we are doing now,” Murkomen explained.

‎He dismissed critics of the administration’s development agenda, saying some had misunderstood the President’s remarks. 

‎“You know there are some people who think we’re taking a flight to Singapore,” he said, adding that the phrase symbolises Kenya’s ambition to reach first-world standards.

‎Murkomen also highlighted progress in major road infrastructure, recalling his tenure in the Transport docket. 

‎“When I first got into office as a CS, the President told me we should construct the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway, and we’re now looking to ensure it reaches Malaba,” he said.

‎He revealed that efforts to revive stalled projects had already borne fruit. 

‎“When I was the CS for Transport, I went to China four times. We cancelled the contract that had stalled and tendered a new one, and now CS Churchill is there; we have a new contractor on site,” he noted.

‎Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Murkomen said the President’s vision is grounded in tangible action. 

‎“I want to assure the people that when the President says we are going to Singapore, we’re going to that level, we’re going to the first world, he’s not just saying,” he said.

‎Murkomen spoke when he presided over the Chepkorio Community Empowerment Initiative at Koptega Grounds, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

‎The initiative, organised by the County MP, Caroline Ngelechei, complements our ongoing interventions in the region and speaks to the national agenda to empower those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

‎Governor Wisley Rotich, Speaker Lawi Kibire and Bomet County MP Linet Chepkorir, MCAs, among other national and local leaders.