PS Tum told the committee that the government is committed to delivering 30 Academies within the next year.
Kenya's sports infrastructure is set for a significant boost as Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums prepare to reopen by year-end, just in time for athletes gearing up for global competitions. Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has outlined the government's commitment to enhancing training facilities, with additional plans to establish more sports academies across the country.
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has instructed that the overdue National Youth Council elections, which have been stalled since 2012, be completed by year-end.
In a critical examination of the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's recent report has unveiled serious concerns regarding financial mismanagement and corruption during the previous administration. As newly-appointed Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen pledges to uphold ethical standards, the findings present a formidable challenge to his efforts in reforming the sports sector in Kenya.
Kenya's inaugural continental fixtures of the 2024/25 season brought a mix of results over the weekend. With Kenya Police held to a draw and Gor Mahia suffering a narrow defeat, Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Murkomen has called for improvements as the teams head into their crucial second-leg encounters.
The levy rose by 39 per cent per litre, from Sh18 to Sh25. The increase caused fuel prices in the country to rise by approximately Sh8 per litre.
Before President William Ruto dismissed his Cabinet early last month, Murkomen was embroiled in controversy for flaunting expensive clothing items from his wardrobe.
He acknowledged that while the issue falls under the Ministry of Arts and Culture and Gender, it remains a personal concern.
He said that greedy vultures in the sports industry, who target talented women for their wealth, perpetrate serious issues of gender violence and sexual abuse, particularly among women.
He said he did not have the capacity as the former Cabinet Secretary for Transport to enter into any Public -Private Partnership (PPP) without involving other agencies.
He, however, stated that his previous docket, the Ministry of Energy, has no pending bills, except for one that is currently under litigation.
The survey by Parliament shows that 92 petitions were submitted by Kenyans challenging Murkomen's nomination while Joho received 72, Duale 69, Kindiki 68 and Chirchir 58 memorandums.
Murkomen takes over from Ababu Namwamba who was shown the door alongside other Cabinet Secretaries
Murkomen told the Senators it was high time the true state of the country's road situation was revealed in the spirit of the ongoing national conversation to resolve the challenge.
The stations include Mlolongo, Kitengela, Lukenya, Mutindwa, Kariobangi, Kenyatta University, Gitambaya (Ruiru), Aviation, Kibera, Satellite, Mutuini, Thogoto and Gitaru.
The proposal has since triggered public outcry due to fears that it will increase fuel prices and result in a further rise in the cost of living.
The Operation of Commercial Service Vehicle Regulations, 2024, targets vehicles weighing 3,048 kilogrammes operating on public roads in Kenya.
This will mark the first proposed review since 2016.
The incident has reignited a debate on why the country's largest aviation facility has been served by a single runway since its establishment in the 1970s
