Kenya and Qatar are in talks that could see Kenyan security agents help secure the 2022 FIFA World Cup that starts in Doha in November 2022.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i disclosed this when he held talks with his counterpart Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, who is also the Qatari Prime Minister on the finer details of the deal.
The FIFA World Cup will for the first time be held in the Gulf and already excitement is gripping soccer fans across the globe despite the tournament being held in November 22-December 18 2022.
“In principle, we agreed with my Qatari counterpart, H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar that Kenya could provide security personnel to support the Supreme Committee on Delivery and Legacy of Qatar in providing security services during the 2022 FIFA world cup in Qatar,” the CS said.Speaking during the celebrations to mark the Qatar National Day hosted by Ambassador Jabor bin Ali AL-Dosari, in Nairobi, Dr Matiang’i revealed the talks that will ride on an existing bilateral agreement on security were at the heart of his recent visit to Doha.
The centre will not only expedite the processing of travel documents but will also come in handy in the maintenance of an updated database of Diaspora workers.
Since establishing diplomatic ties in 2003, Nairobi and Doha have steadily grown their bilateral relations to include security, economic, education, cultural and sports sectors.
The celebrations were also attended by the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission boss Twalib Mubarak, Health Principal Secretary Susan Mochache and members of both the National Assembly and Senate.
Once again Harambee Stars Stars will watch the showpiece from the sidelines after being bundled out of the qualifiers last month. Stars finished 3rd in Group E of the first round of qualifiers behind Uganda and eventual group winners Mali.