The Ministry of Sports has moved to reset the stalled Masinde Muliro Stadium project in Bungoma after terminating the existing contractors and unveiling a fresh plan aimed at completing the facility by October this year.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed on Monday that the government had resolved long-standing contractual challenges that had slowed progress on the stadium, clearing the way for rehabilitation works to resume under new arrangements.##NAJAVA_MECA_9813042##“The Government has resolved outstanding issues that have delayed the completion of Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, paving the way for the rehabilitation and completion of the project by October this year,” Mvurya said.The decision followed a consultative meeting between the Ministry and Bungoma County leadership led by Governor Kenneth Lusaka, where it was agreed that the current contractors would be disengaged and pending dues would be settled before a new procurement process begins.“During a consultative meeting with the Bungoma County leadership led by Kenneth Lusaka, Governor of Bungoma County, we have resolved to terminate and settle the outstanding dues of the current contractors and immediately commence the procurement process for new contractors who will expedite the remaining works,” he added.Several key components of the project remain unfinished, including the playing surface, changing rooms, roofing works and seat installation, all of which will form the priority scope for the incoming contractors following technical reassessment of the facility.Tusker boss highlights key areas for strengthening ahead of CAF Confederation Cup challenge“The outstanding remaining scope of work includes completion of the playing pitch, changing rooms, installation of remaining seats, roofing works, and other critical components as recommended by the joint technical teams following their assessment and evaluation of the project,” Mvurya said.Once completed, the stadium is expected to serve as a major sporting hub for Bungoma County and the wider Western Kenya region, with government officials projecting a boost in talent development and local economic activity around the facility.How failed transfer to Swedish club forced Shabana winger to hire personal trainerThe latest update comes amid broader funding concerns around stadium projects linked to preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Ministry of Sports recently acknowledging a significant financing gap.Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi revealed that additional funding is required to complete key venues under the national infrastructure programme.He said the total contractual cost for identified stadium projects stands at Ksh15.11 billion, with Ksh3.74 billion already disbursed, leaving a substantial shortfall.Mwangi further outlined competing obligations within the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF), including loan repayments for Talanta Sports City, event hosting costs, escrow requirements, standby credit facilities, constituency sports academies and upgrades of community grounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807360##He noted that the competing priorities have constrained the fund’s ability to fully support AFCON 2027 infrastructure projects, creating pressure on timelines for completion across multiple venues.