The Government has provided a fresh update on the construction of the new Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Kapsabet, Nandi County, with the facility expected to become a major hub for athletics, football and talent development in the North Rift.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsInterior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the modern facility is taking shape rapidly under the oversight of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), with the project designed to provide Nandi’s athletes with international-standard infrastructure closer to home.The 10,000-seater stadium will be expandable to accommodate 15,000 spectators and will feature a 14-tier covered grandstand supported by a four-metre structural steel canopy. TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Have Kenya Police signed the final piece of a star-studded puzzle?It will also have a World Athletics-standard 10-lane mixed-surface track and a FIFA-approved regulation football pitch.Construction of the facility began in March 2026 and had reached about 34 per cent completion by July, with superstructure works gathering pace.“Nandi County is globally recognised as the ‘Source of Champions,’ with its high-altitude terrain, established training culture and deep sporting heritage producing generations of elite, world-record-holding long-distance athletes.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9936891##Omollo said the project is particularly significant for Nandi because it seeks to build on the county’s remarkable athletics heritage by providing modern infrastructure capable of nurturing the next generation of champions.“The new Kapsabet Kipchoge Keino Stadium builds on this legacy by providing modern infrastructure that can nurture emerging talent and strengthen the county’s position as a global centre for athletics.”The facility is also expected to decentralise elite training camps, allowing athletes to train closer to their homes while giving young talents access to quality facilities.STARS ABROAD: Shumah makes PSL debut as Anyembe endures defeat in Denmark“The facility is also designed to decentralise elite training camps, giving athletes access to world-class facilities within their home county while creating a stronger pathway for local talent development.”Kapsabet is one of several 10,000-capacity stadium projects being developed or upgraded across the country as the government seeks to expand access to modern sporting infrastructure.In Kisumu, the Moi Stadium redevelopment has reached about 20 per cent completion. The Ksh800 million project is transforming the venue into a 10,000-seater sports complex with an eight-lane athletics track and FIFA/CAF-standard football pitch. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9936807##The main concrete frame is targeted for completion by October, with the entire facility expected by December 2026.In Kabarnet, Baringo County, construction of the 10,000-seater stadium is also progressing steadily. The project, being supervised by the Ministry of Defence, had completed foundation works by August, with terrace installation underway and completion targeted for December 2026.Kidundu Stadium in Vihiga is another 10,000-capacity project being implemented under KDF supervision, while Thika Stadium is being transformed into a modern 10,000-seater facility at a cost of Ksh850 million.Blow as Harambee Stars defender is ruled out for rest of 2026-2027 season in EnglandIn Bomet, construction of the Ksh950 million Kipchamba National Stadium has commenced. The facility will feature a CAF-standard football pitch and tartan athletics track and is targeted for completion in February. Other projects include the 10,000-seater Gakoigo Stadium in Murang’a, which is taking shape, and the Lodwar Stadium in Turkana, where the site has been handed over to the contractor. The programme also includes the ongoing construction of Migori Stadium, which is being constructed with a capacity of 10,000. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9936802##The government says it is targeting the construction and upgrading of 33 stadia nationally, with projects at different stages of implementation.At the top end of the infrastructure drive is the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, formerly Talanta Stadium, which is being positioned as Kenya’s flagship venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.The 60,000-capacity facility has entered its final stages, with works focusing on systems and finishing components as Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
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