Once completed Kapsabet Kipchoge Keino Stadium will position Nandi to bid for major continental events, including the 2029 African Athletics Championships.
MoreOnce complete, the modernized Afraha Stadium will strengthen Nakuru's position as a regional sports hub, support talent development, boost sports tourism and drive economic growth.
MoreThe initiative marks the formal commencement of the next phase of the project
MoreUasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea welcomed the renewed momentum, noting that the stadium will significantly boost sports development.
MoreThis comes after the Governor requested President Dr William Ruto to give support in the completion of the project which is at 68 percent.
MoreThe project jointly funded by the World Bank and the county was initially expected to be completed in August 2022. However, according to the Auditor General report, the contractor sought extensions to March 2024.
MoreA status update on the works issued by the County Government of Uasin Gishu on January 17, 2024, indicates that they are now at 72.5 per cent to completion.
MoreIn his statement, Kosgey, serving his first term as an MCA wants details on the project's commencement date, cost, amount invested so far, expected date of completion, completion status and a narration of the said projects.
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