Murkomen says Kirigiti Stadium to ease up Nyayo, Kasarani once completed

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Friday said Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu County will ease pressure on Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums once the facility is completed.

The 90-percent-done facility is earmarked to host top football matches, and CS Murkomen added that its proximity to Nairobi would reduce burden for most clubs that seek alternatives far from the capital city.

“We hope this stadium will be opened soon to give opportunity to the local teams and also other top teams to use it. It’s a top class facility that will be an alternative to our other big stadiums,” Murkomen said during an inspection tour.

The CS said he would meet Sports Kenya officials to discuss the finalization of the project that has dragged for four years despite its near completion status.

“I’m impressed by the work done so far, and we are now focused on finalizing key areas, including installing seating, setting up technology infrastructure, and completing the playing field.”

“Kirigiti has spaces that can be monetized, and I invite the private sector to join us in investing in our sports facilities across the country,” he added.

Kirigiti Stadium, a historical site where founding father Jomo Kenyatta addressed his last rally before his detention, is set to become a hub for young athletes.

“Kirigiti Stadium is an important national monument. It is our desire that in this stadium, our youth will find their socio-economic liberation through sports.”

The inspection comes as part of the government's broader initiative to enhance sports infrastructure, ensuring Kenya is well-positioned to host national and international events while fostering local talent.

The CS was accompanied by area MP Machua Waithaka and Kiambu County Sports CEC Ali Korar.