National Government Releases Ksh800 Million for Major Kisumu Stadium Upgrade
July 2025 Update: Moi Stadium set for transformation into 30,000-seat facility after national government fulfills funding pledge, marking a new era for sports in western Kenya.
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o has confirmed that Moi Stadium will undergo a major transformation after President William Ruto honored his pledge to release Ksh800 million for the redevelopment project. The funds will be used to upgrade the facility into a modern 25,000 to 30,000-seater stadium.
Ministry Team Begins Ground Assessments
In his statement on July 4, 2025, Governor Nyong'o announced that officials from the Ministry of Sports are already on the ground conducting assessments. The ambitious project is expected to position Kisumu as a major sports destination in Kenya and the wider East African region.
Kisumu's Missed Sports Opportunities
Previous Funding Shortfalls
The stadium's renovation history reveals chronic underfunding:
- 2019: Ksh1.3 billion allocated by county government
- Actual Disbursement: Only Ksh89 million released
- Result: Critical upgrades stalled for years
New Hope for Regional Sports Development
The Ksh800 million injection presents a transformative opportunity for Kisumu's sports ecosystem, with expected benefits across multiple sectors.
Potential impacts include:
- Hosting regional and national tournaments
- Creating 500+ construction jobs and 200+ permanent positions
- Boosting sports tourism in the Lake Region
- Providing world-class facilities for local talent development