Works on the stadium have been ongoing for over 10 years now following a myriad of challenges including financial constraints.
MoreSports PS Elijah Mwangi who visited the stadium to access ongoing works expressed optimism that it will be completed within the set timeframe.
MoreThe facility will feature a World Athletics–certified 400-metre tartan track, a 10,000-seat capacity expandable to 15,000, and a FIFA/CAF-compliant football pitch.
MoreSpeaking while handing over the site, Governor Sang described it as a bold leap forward in the county’s sporting journey.
MoreLed by committee chairperson Dan Wanyama, the legislators noted with concern that delay in release of funds and long procurement practices were some of the reasons that caused stagnation of the projects hence hindering completion.
MoreAccording to the Defense CS Soypan Tuya, the stadium is now at 37 per cent complete with Ksh 2 billion already paid to Chinese contractors.
MoreA technical team of engineers and architects is already on-site at the expansive 25-acre parcel of land at the Nandi Showground, marking the beginning of a transformative journey.
MoreThe club playing in the Football Kenya Federation Division One League Zone B had earlier planned to move its home games to Eldoret in anticipation of a new sponsor.
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