Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii led the Head of the Presidential Economic Transformation Secretariat, Augustine Cheruyot, and his team to 64 Stadium on Thursday, January 23, 2025, to inspect and assess possible collaboration between the two levels of government.
This comes after the Governor requested President Dr William Ruto’s support in completing the project, which is at 68 per cent.
During the assessment, the Governor highlighted the stadium’s importance ahead of the African competition CHAN in August.
“Kenya is privileged to co-host the African Championship this year, Eldoret’s Kipchoge Stadium will serve as a playing ground while the 64 Stadium will serve as a training ground for the teams that will play in Kipchoge Stadium,” said Dr Bii.
Cheruiyot, also the President’s Senior Advisor, noted the prime location of the stadium and its importance to the City of Champions.
While giving the progress report, Acting City Manager and Chief Officer for Urban Development Julius Koech said the stadium which will host 12, 000 people, will also host indoor events as well as tuck shops.
The Principal Secretary for Sports, Eng Peter Tum, visited the stadium less than two weeks ago.
Initially, the project was co-financed by the World Bank.
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