Inside President Ruto's ambitious plan to construct 30 new stadia in Kenya
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The pledge comes at a time when the government has already made significant strides in upgrading and constructing key stadia across the country
President William Ruto has set in motion an ambitious plan to construct 30 new stadia across the country, a move aimed at strengthening sports development and transforming Kenya into a hub for modern sporting infrastructure.
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The announcement was shared by Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya, through his official social media platforms, where he highlighted the government’s vision under the President’s directive.
The CS cited the ongoing works at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County as a model of the administration’s infrastructure drive.
The facility, currently at 80 per cent completion, is being fast-tracked to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on Monday, 20 October, with roofing and final touches expected to be completed in time for the national holiday.
According to Mvurya, the groundbreaking ceremony for the first batch of the 30 new stadia is scheduled for October this year, marking the beginning of what is expected to be one of the largest sports infrastructure rollouts in the country’s history.
"In the coming financial year, President William Ruto has directed the construction of 30 new stadiums across the country.
This bold initiative reflects his deliberate vision to anchor sports development on world-class infrastructure that will nurture talent, empower the youth, and inspire national pride,” Mvurya stated.
The pledge comes at a time when the government has already made significant strides in upgrading and constructing key stadia across the country.
In recent months, Kasarani and Nyayo Stadia underwent extensive renovations, enabling Kenya to successfully host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), where the Harambee Stars reached the quarter-finals.
Additionally, the government is overseeing the construction of the state-of-the-art Talanta Sports Complex, a Ksh 44.7 billion project whose groundbreaking took place on March 1, 2024.
The 60,000-seater facility, scheduled for completion in December 2025, has already been earmarked to host Jamhuri Day celebrations in December 2025, and will play a central role in Kenya’s co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Beyond Nairobi, efforts are also underway to expand access to quality facilities at the county level. In Migori, construction is ongoing for a 10,000-seater stadium valued at Ksh700 million, with completion expected within the next year.
Similar initiatives have been rolled out in Homa Bay, where the Raila Odinga Stadium was recently upgraded to a 10,000-seater, while Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega is undergoing the second phase of its expansion.
Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret are also part of the nationwide upgrade program.
