The County Government of Uasin Gishu has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with relevant agencies to fast-track the completion of Eldoret’s iconic Kipchoge Stadium.

Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea committed while joining sports stakeholders on an inspection tour of the facility, which is currently undergoing modernization.

Kapkea said the county administration, under the leadership of Governor Dr Jonathan Bii, remains ready to fulfil its responsibilities, including matters relating to land, water and other support services required to facilitate the completion of the project.

“The county government is committed to playing its part to ensure the successful completion of this important facility that will serve generations of athletes and sports enthusiasts,” said Kapkea.

Located in the heart of Kenya’s athletics powerhouse, the North Rift region, Kipchoge Stadium is named after Kenya’s athletics legend and pioneer, Kipchoge Keino.

The facility is among more than 30 stadiums being constructed and modernized under the national government’s sports infrastructure development programme spearheaded by President Dr William Ruto.

Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo said the upgraded stadium will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators and is expected to be completed by December this year.

Once complete, the facility will significantly boost Kenya’s capacity to host major regional and international sporting events while providing world-class training and competition grounds for athletes.

Present during the inspection were County Executive Committee Members Robert Kemei (Sports) and Edward Sawe (Lands), Eng Lucy Ng’endo (Education), Eldowas CEO Dr Lawrence Tarus, Chief Officer for Sports CPA Victorine Kapkiai, and representatives from Kenya Power.

Kipchoge Stadium has been identified as one of the key venues under the East African Pamoja Bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.