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The government is financing construction of Mumbi stadium with a 10,000 capacity in Murang’a town at a cost of Sh800 million, in a strategy to support the growing economy and sports activities.
Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya launched the construction of the multi million shilling stadium saying the government was interested in the growth of the youth through promoting the sporting activities across the country.
He said the construction has been commissioned through the directive of President William Ruto who has a passion to promote sportsmen and women.
“ The stadium is among more than 80 stadiums under construction across the country, which are being done in accordance with FIFA and other sporting federation standards,” said the CS.
The CS lauded the Murang’a county leadership for holding meetings with the management of Mumbi Girls High School to release two acres of the land for the purpose of the international stadium.
Accompanied by the Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Kangema MP Peter Kihungi and Mwangi Wangoroa director at Biovax, he said, Mumbi Stadium will be completed within an year .
The CS following the plea by Kangema MP said General Kago stadium will be upgraded to accommodate 5,000 people.
Murang’a Governor reminded the residents over his strategy he employed in the 1998 when he served as a council to repossess the five acres of the Mumbi grounds that had been grabbed by a former influential person.
“ The ground has been instrumental in the promotion of sports among other events in Murang’a town,” said Kang’ata.
Kangema MP said General Kago stadium has been in dire need of upgrading as it remains a central point where events are held.
“ I plead with the CS to facilitate the uplifting of General Kago stadium that has been in the waiting list for a long time,” said Kihungi.
The Ps said once complete, Mumbi Stadium will not only serve as a catalyst to sports development but also uplift the profile of the country as well as give the region a strategic edge in hosting international sporting tournaments.
“With Kenya set to host AFCON 2027, Mumbi Stadium becomes a welcome addition to Kenya’s growing list of game-ready sports facilities to be used by teams for this continental football clash,” he said.
He added that the Ministry in Kangema Constituency, will upgrade General Kago stadium into a 5,000-seater facility.
He added that they are also eyeing to establish a sports facility at Delmonte while also preparing to start the 10,000-seater Gakoigo Stadium.
