Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the construction of Mumbi Stadium in Murang’a County, saying the project remains on course for completion and opening in early 2027.
The stadium, located in Township Ward, Kiharu Constituency, is being constructed by the National Government and is expected to become the county’s first international-standard sports facility.
The facility will have a seating capacity of 10,000 and is expected to provide a major platform for sports development, talent identification and youth engagement in the region.
According to Omollo, the stadium has been named Mumbi in recognition of Murang’a’s rich cultural heritage and its significance to the community.
He said the facility will serve as a modern centre for talent development and sporting excellence while providing young people with constructive opportunities to engage in sports.
The project is also expected to contribute to efforts to keep young people away from crime, drug abuse and other social vices by providing opportunities for meaningful youth participation in sporting activities.
President William Ruto laid the foundation stone for the stadium in April 2026, with construction expected to be completed within one year.
Once completed, the facility will feature a standard football pitch, an eight-lane tartan athletics track, modern spectator stands, changing rooms, public amenities and a VIP pavilion.
It will also have auxiliary courts for volleyball, basketball, netball and handball, providing space for athletes and teams participating in different sporting disciplines.
The construction project is already creating employment opportunities for residents while generating business for suppliers, contractors and service providers in Murang’a Town and surrounding areas.
Omollo said the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration is supporting the project by coordinating security planning around the construction site and safeguarding public infrastructure.
“The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration is supporting implementation by coordinating security planning around the construction site, safeguarding public infrastructure and strengthening collaboration among national and county agencies,” Omollo said.
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