10,000 seat Gakoigo Stadium takes shape in Murang’a County

Construction of the 10,000-seat Gakoigo Stadium is now underway in Murang’a County, after the project was moved from the historic Gakoigo grounds to a more suitable location in Samar, Maragua Constituency. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced the move, explaining that the original site could not accommodate the planned 10,000-seat stadium due to terrain limitations and insufficient space.

The relocation followed a technical assessment by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, which concluded that the old grounds were unsuitable for the new facility. The decision was made after consultations with residents and landowners, who were concerned about possible relocation from the original site. Despite the relocation, the historic Gakoigo grounds will continue to be used, albeit at a lower level, as a training center and venue for grassroots and mid-level competitions.

The new stadium will feature a standard football pitch, an eight-lane athletics track, changing rooms, spectator facilities, a VVIP pavilion, and parking areas. Additionally, it will incorporate film and music studios, ICT facilities, and commercial spaces. The project is being funded at Ksh900 million and is expected to provide a new venue for football and athletics, offering organized sporting facilities to athletes and talents in Murang’a County.

The relocation was initially met with concerns due to the limited size of the original Gakoigo site, but the decision was made in favor of preserving the historical significance of the original grounds.