The Deputy Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of preparations and renovations of training grounds, noting that the progress meets the expected timelines.
Speaking today, December 24, 2024, during an inspection tour of the training facilities to be used by teams participating in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for February next year, Mwinjuma stated that the anticipated tasks have been accomplished 100%.
"I instruct the contractor to ensure that tasks that do not require imported materials are carried out immediately, as we await the arrival of materials currently en route from abroad," said Mwinjuma.
He further emphasized collaboration with the military to handle activities that do not depend on imported equipment.
"We are insisting that the military take the initiative to find ways to address aspects that require immediate attention since these grounds will require these services," he added.
The Deputy Minister highlighted key facilities required at the grounds, including changing rooms, which will be constructed at the Gymkhana grounds and the Law School, as the ones at General Isamuhyo are already in place.
He confirmed that container-based changing rooms have been fabricated and will be installed at the two grounds.
"I strongly urge all involved to accelerate their efforts. While this work continues, ensure that lighting poles are installed at the Gymkhana and the Law School grounds to enable teams to train at night," he added.
Mwinjuma concluded by announcing that another inspection will be conducted on December 31 and January 1 to assess progress at the training grounds.