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Fans starved of stadiums that used to host KPL ties

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A worker doing final touches at Nyayo Stadium on January 12, 2025 ahead of CHAN draw. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Murang'a Seal Football Club play their home games at Sportpesa Arena in Murang'a. It is a new facility that doesn't have a paved access road. However, they have done their best to maintain the playing surface which is better than several other KPL venues.

However, the club is very visionary as the grounds is in what can be described, in the middle of nowhere. This gives them room for expansion. It was called Sebastian Park until betting firm Sportpesa sponsored Murang'a Seal and branded their home ground.

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