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.
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.
Construction of the 12-acre, international-standard facility is progressing rapidly under the oversight of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
What is the capacity of Kapsabet Kipchoge Keino Stadium?
The stadium features a 10,000-seat grandstand, expandable to 15,000; a 14-tier covered grandstand with a 4-metre structural steel canopy; an IAAF-standard 10-lane mixed-surface track; and a FIFA-approved regulation football pitch.
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.
It will also position Nandi to bid for major continental events, including the 2029 African Athletics Championships.
According to the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Principle Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo, the project demonstrates how investment in sports can create safe and productive spaces for young people, strengthen community livelihoods and contribute to wider socio-economic growth.
Kapsabet Kipchoge Keino Stadium is one of the four stadiums the national government is constructing in the North Rift region.
Works on the Eldoret Kipchoge Keino Stadium which is expected to host this year’s Mashujaa Day are at an advanced stage with construction also ongoing at the 64 Stadium in Eldoret and Elgeyo Marakwet’s historic Kamariny Stadium.
