CS Kipchumba Murkomen is in the spotlight again in his new ministry after spending over Sh7 billion with no visible work done.
The Gen Z protests targeted Murkomen for alleged cartel involvement in his transport ministry. Allegations of finding him with more than $200 million led to his alleged detention in Dubai.
However, the head of state deemed the arrests to be fake.
Later, during his tenure as cabinet secretary, the Adani deals had a significant impact on the nation.
Adani’s deals started when he was cabinet secretary. Now in the sports ministry, CS Murkomen is accused of swindling billions of AFCON preparation cash through consultancy and feasibility studies.
The ministry spent Sh1 billion on AFCON 2027 stadium consultancy. The ministry hired university consultants for the AFCON’s mode, type, and preparations.
Additionally, the ministry spent Sh 352 million on regional consultation services.
Before constructing sports academies in constituencies, they also spend Sh1.5 billion on feasibility studies and surveys.
The ministry faces accusations of spending Sh1.3 billion on the KAS complex feasibility study and Sh3.1 billion on renovating Kasarani and using helicopters to take drone shots. They have spent over Sh7 billion with no visible results.
In Summary, the Ministry of Sports has spent over Sh7 billion on AFCON-related consultancies and projects.
However, little visible progress has been made:
—Consultancy services for AFCON Stadia: Sh1 billion.
—Design feasibility studies for constituency sports academies: Sh1.5 billion.
—Kenya Academy of Sports complex at Kasarani: Sh1.3 billion.
—Construction of hostel and gate: Sh424 million.
—Renovation of Kasarani Stadium: Sh3.1 billion.