Government issues fresh Kamariny Stadium construction update [PHOTOS]
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 27.07.26. | 17:32
Kamariny Stadium has been in national headlines for about a decade after the previous government promised to complete it in six months, but little work was done on the facility
The construction of the 'historic' Kamariny Stadium continues in earnest, at least according to the latest photos shared by the Principal Secretary (PS) of the State Department for Sports, Elijah Mwangi.
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Kamariny Stadium has been in national headlines for about a decade after the previous government promised to complete it in six months, but little work was done on the facility.
The promise was made by President William Ruto when he served as Deputy President, but after becoming Head of State, he moved to enlist the facility among the tens of stadiums currently under construction or rehabilitation across the country.
Works under the current contract began on Monday, 26 May 2025, with the completion date expected to be on Monday, 5 October. Nonetheless, the project had experienced delays as explained separately by the project director, Dishon Odingo.
“Construction faced delays at the beginning because of design-related challenges and weather conditions. However, work has picked up, and we are progressing well," said Odingo as quoted by The Standard.
Nonetheless, Odingo said that construction is currently being done both during the day and night, with over 120 workers on site, including 100 from the local community.
According to the photos shared by PS Mwangi, the laying of the ground is already complete, with the structural works on the stands now at an advanced stage.
The concrete works for the erection of the stands are ongoing, with pillars already laid across the facility.
The VIP stand has had major structural works completed, with construction continuing simultaneously in other sections of the stadium. The VIP stand will also house the changing rooms, offices, as well as the media centre.
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Upon completion, the stadium will have a seating capacity of 10,000 and will cost Ksh1.4 billion as projected by the contractor.
“Once complete, this iconic facility will stand as the flagship sporting infrastructure in the North Rift, reflecting our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, empowering communities, and unlocking the immense potential of the sports economy,” said Mwangi.
The facility will have a FIFA-compliant football pitch, an eight-lane athletics track, a modern VIP pavilion, contemporary changing facilities, and integrated amenities that extend beyond sport, including film and music studios, ICT innovation hubs, and enterprise-support infrastructure.
“Upon completion, Kamariny Stadium will stand as a lasting symbol of Kenya's transformation—a beacon of excellence, resilience, and opportunity.
It will elevate Elgeyo Marakwet into the league of counties with world-class sporting facilities capable of hosting continental and international competitions, further cementing Kenya's reputation as the home of champions,” added Mwangi.