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Government takes over Isiolo Stadium project after six years of stalled construction

Sports Cabinet Secretary Hon. Salim Mvurya accompanied by other leaders ,during a site inspection visit at Isiolo Stadium [Salim Mvurya, Facebook]

The Kenyan government, through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy, and Sports, has formally taken over the stalled construction of Isiolo Stadium, a project that has been incomplete for close to six years.

During a comprehensive site inspection this afternoon, Sports Cabinet Secretary Hon. Salim Mvurya announced that Sports Kenya has been tasked with developing fresh architectural plans for a modern, world-class stadium within the next two weeks. Once finalised, the government will immediately move forward with the necessary processes to start construction.

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