Construction of the new 10,000-seater Kapsabet Stadium is progressing steadily in Nandi County, with engineers reporting significant milestones as superstructure works begin to transform the local landscape.
The ambitious nine-month project is set to reinforce the region’s global reputation as the “Source of Champions,” with construction teams maintaining an intensive daily schedule to keep the development on track.
With excavation, foundation works and backfilling now complete, crews have shifted their focus to reinforced concrete casting and superstructure assembly, beginning with the Southern Stand and the VIP section.
Kapsabet Stadium Takes Shape in the Source of Champions
Once complete, the 12-metre-high facility will feature a 14-tier spectator grandstand covered by a four-metre structural steel canopy, a full-sized football pitch and a modern 10-lane athletics track.
Designed to host local and international sporting events, the stadium will be equipped with reliable utility infrastructure, including dual power connections from Kenya Power, an auxiliary standby generator, an independent water pumping system and a 38,000-litre water reservoir to supplement the county’s water supply and ensure uninterrupted operations during major events.
Construction workers install reinforcement bars and prepare concrete works on the spectator stands as engineers work to keep the Kapsabet Stadium project on schedule for completion in December 2026, bringing the region closer to a world-class sports facility. Photo/ FileDuring an inspection of the site, Project Engineer James Omondi said construction is progressing steadily and that, once completed, the facility will provide world-class sports infrastructure to nurture and support Kenya’s next generation of athletes. Photo/FileHundreds of workers from Nandi County are employed at the construction site each day, with the project creating livelihoods while equipping local artisans and technicians with valuable hands-on construction skills that will enhance their future employment opportunities. Photo\ FileA behind-the-scenes look at workers carefully taking measurements and securing shuttering boards in preparation for structural beam casting at Kapsabet Stadium. More than 250 local workers are on site each day, collaborating with engineering teams to build a world-class sporting facility that will cement Nandi County’s reputation as the “Source of Champions.” Photo/ FileBethsheba Cherop, a resident of Nandi County, is encouraging young people to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to acquire practical skills that will enable them to secure employment opportunities in ongoing Government projects within their communities, helping them earn a sustainable livelihood. Photo\File
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