Boost for Kisumu as Government Begins Work on Ksh800m Sports Project

The Kenyan government is not just looking to improve sports infrastructure in Nairobi but also across the country and Kisumu is among the major towns set to benefit.

Kenya is close to finalising the construction of Talanta Stadium, which will be the main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Kasarani and Nyayo will be closed next month for more renovations towards next year’s tournament.

While the main focus is on AFCON 2027, the state has not lost sight of other regions and in Kisumu, the Moi Stadium is set to have a new look after demolition work started at the site.

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The Moi Stadium, built in the 1980s, has been in a dilapidated state for years but last July, the government announced plans for a new 10,000-seater stadium that will cost Ksh800 million with the groundbreaking ceremony taking place in December, led by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.

Now, the bulldozers have already rolled in with demolition of structures within and adjacent to the site which will pave way for the construction of the new 10,000-seater stadium.

Upon completion, the modern stadium will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including roofed Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern pavilions, a football pitch constructed to FIFA and CAF standards, and eight-lane athletics running track with a tartan finish compliant with World Athletics standards.

The project will also incorporate supporting mechanical, electrical, and civil works, including fencing and adequate parking facilities, to ensure the stadium meets international benchmarks.

Once completed, the stadium will host major sporting events in the region, boosting sports tourism and in turn lift the economy of Nyanza and the Western regions.