Wajir: Wajir County Security Committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing construction of Wajir Stadium, affirming that the project was on course for completion by the end of May. Speaking during an inspection visit to the site, Wajir County Commissioner Karuku Ngumo said the committee assessed the works and established that the project is on course for completion by the end of May.
According to Kenya News Agency, the County Commissioner noted that the contractor had assured the committee that the project would be completed within the stipulated timeline. Ngumo cited electricity connection as the main outstanding challenge, saying the project is awaiting installation of a transformer by Kenya Power.
Ngumo stated, “We have a challenge of electricity. We are waiting for a transformer from Kenya Power and we are going to escalate that to the headquarters so that it can be dealt with by our seniors.” The County Commissioner mentioned that once complete, the stadium will have a seating capacity of 10,000 people and will include an athletics track and a football pitch.
He expressed anticipation for hosting national and international games in Wajir County, highlighting the potential economic benefits for the county and Wajir town specifically. He added that at the peak of construction, the project is expected to engage about 1,000 workers.
On his part, the Project Engineer, Dennis Olo, assured residents that the facility will meet the required standards and specifications. Olo emphasized the presence of a robust quality assurance team on site, working alongside consultants from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to ensure compliance through general supervision and regular inspections.
Olo further revealed that mitigation measures have been put in place to address power challenges and ensure continuous operations at the site. “We have mitigated the risk of power losses. We have a 220 KV generator on the ground and have made measures to ensure that the project is running 24 hours a day. Definitely, we will meet that target,” he said.
