Also known as: Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret · Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Kapsabet
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… Reacting to the presentation, the Robert Basil (Yatta) questioned why some of the earmarked stadiums were still very far from completion a few months only to the competition, saying, “I will make reference to Kipchoge Keino Stadium which is at 18 percent completion and it has bee …
Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete earmarked AFCON 2027 stadia, Sports and Culture committee toldThe Standard
… The session also exposed concerns among lawmakers regarding delayed progress in some stadium projects.Robert Basil questioned why some facilities remained far from completion despite the fast-approaching tournament timeline. “I will make reference to Kipchoge Keino Stadium which …
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadlineNakuru philanthropist Mishaal Shaileshkumar Sheth was among 264 national heroes recognised by President William Ruto during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. He was honoured for organising free medical clinics and providing daily meals for needy families in low-income areas of Nakuru.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Nakuru philanthropist Mishaal Shaileshkumar Sheth was among 264 national heroes recognised by President William Ruto during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. He was honoured for organising free medical clinics and providing daily meals for needy families in low-income areas of Nakuru.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenyan athletes raised concerns about being sidelined from the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, citing lack of invitations, participation opportunities, and special seating despite expectations they would be showcased at the event. President William Ruto paid tribute to legendary athletes and announced government investment in sporting facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Basilisa Singoei, a 79-year-old retired teacher from Uasin Gishu County, captivated crowds at Kipchoge Keino Stadium during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret with energetic traditional dance moves performed to the hit song Rera, showcasing Kenya's cultural heritage.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya marked its 63rd Mashujaa Day on Tuesday with celebrations at the newly renovated Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret City, with the event hosted jointly by Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties—the first time the national holiday was held in the North Rift region.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said his administration plans to table four economic measures before Parliament, including exempting Kenyans earning KSh32,333 or less monthly from income tax, exempting property and land transactions valued at KSh1 million or less from stamp duty, and abolishing 25 per cent import duty on mobile phones to increase digital access.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced plans to remove the 25 per cent import duty on mobile phones to lower the cost of digital services access. The proposal, along with measures including PAYE exemption for workers earning KSh32,333 or less monthly and stamp duty exemption for land transactions valued at KSh1 million or less, would be submitted to Parliament the following week.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced government plans to strengthen Kenya's sporting infrastructure, including completing Kipchoge Keino Stadium with a full canopy, modernizing Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, and developing Raila Odinga International Stadium in Talanta City as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has announced four proposed measures: exempting workers earning Ksh 32,333 or less per month from income tax, exempting land transactions valued at Ksh 1 million or less from stamp duty with progressive rates for higher-value transactions, reducing mobile phone import duty, and expanding youth employment opportunities in the digital economy.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced during his Mashujaa Day 2026 address that the government will inject an additional Ksh.5 billion into the national Financial Inclusion Fund, the Hustler Fund, by the end of 2026. Ruto described the Hustler Fund as a successful programme through which over 10 million Kenyans are regular borrowers and Ksh.98 billion has been advanced without collateral.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Mashujaa Day celebrations that Kenya has made significant progress in economic empowerment, healthcare, education and infrastructure under President Ruto's leadership, citing government interventions for farmers and expanded health coverage.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret during Mashujaa Day celebrations, called for deeper trade ties between Ethiopia and Kenya, citing cross-border electricity since 2022, road infrastructure from Mombasa to Hawassa, and the role of Safaricom and M-Pesa in facilitating trade.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mashujaa Day celebrations took place at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, with President Ruto attending to inspect the parade.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret was filled to capacity before dawn on Tuesday as thousands of Kenyans turned up for Mashujaa Day celebrations. By 5:20 am, the stadium was packed and security closed the gates, leaving thousands of other attendees stranded outside.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Kenyans braved overnight cold and economic hardship to secure seats at the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, the first time the national event is held in the North Rift, with crowds beginning to arrive by midnight and filling the stands by early morning.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands gathered at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for Kenya's 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, the first time Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties co-hosted the national event. Themed "Security, Sports and the Economy," the celebrations were led by President William Ruto and featured Cabinet secretaries, delegates and dignitaries.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Kenyans gathered at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, the first time Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties co-hosted the national event. President William Ruto attended with Cabinet Secretaries, international delegates including Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and military spectacle.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced an exemption from PAYE income tax for workers earning Sh32,333 or less per month, to be included in tax proposals submitted to Parliament next week. The government also proposes exempting land transactions worth Sh1 million or less from stamp duty, removing 25 per cent import duty on mobile phones, and expanding the national internship programme to 50,000 young Kenyans from January 1, 2027.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at Kenya's 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, called on Kenyan youth to take an active role in national development and turn the sacrifices of freedom fighters into opportunities. He linked Kenya's independence struggle to Ethiopia's Battle of Adwa, saying African freedom was won by people who did not give up their dignity.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya is upgrading major sports facilities ahead of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi. The government is investing in the Raila Odinga International Stadium, a 60,000-seat facility at Jamhuri Grounds that is about 94 per cent complete, and modernising Kasarani and other venues including Nyayo National Stadium and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced a shift in his political messaging during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, replacing his 2022 "Hustler" slogan with an "Usawa ni Sawa" agenda focused on improving livelihoods, creating jobs, and expanding opportunities ahead of next year's general election.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Security agencies have intensified patrols and deployed additional personnel in Eldoret ahead of Tuesday's Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium. The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner said comprehensive security and traffic management measures have been put in place for the stadium, parking areas, hotels, and critical installations.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security has been intensified in Eldoret ahead of Tuesday's Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium, with additional police officers deployed to hotspots and traffic controls put in place to manage expected visitor influx. The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner said security measures cover the stadium, parking areas, hotels and critical installations, and warned that anyone engaging in criminal activity or disrupting peace will be dealt with under the law.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Additional police have been deployed to hotspots in Eldoret ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium on Tuesday, with enhanced traffic management and intensified patrols to ensure a safe and orderly event. The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner warned that criminal activity, threats to public safety, and disruptions to peace will be dealt with according to the law.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Preparations for Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20, 2026, are advancing in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, with the redevelopment of the 15,043-seater Kipchoge Keino Stadium nearing completion. The event will be jointly hosted by Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties in a historic first, with the upgraded facility intended to serve as a modern venue for athletes and artists and strengthen Eldoret's status as the City of Champions.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said proposed amendments to the Sports Act would align Kenya's sports laws with global practices while addressing challenges including doping, poor governance, inadequate funding, and commercialisation. The review, guided by a 2024 task force report, aims to bring tougher anti-doping rules, better federation governance, and greater investment in the sector.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training said the government is committed to promoting industry-driven training to equip learners with practical skills that enhance employability and job market absorption. He called on Kenyans, particularly school dropouts, to register with technical institutions to acquire technical skills.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo said improved security in the North Rift has enabled communities to resume normal activities, with children returning to school and markets reopening, and that sustained peace is necessary for businesses to thrive and infrastructure investments to deliver lasting benefits.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speaking at Eldoret's Mashujaa Day Thematic Week, the Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo linked improved security to economic growth, education access, and sports infrastructure development, and commended North Rift communities for cooperating with security agencies in recovering over 3,000 illegal firearms.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is on a 10-day tour of the North Rift region, starting in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, where he will launch and commission several projects. The tour will culminate in the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino dismissed fresh compensation claims for land earmarked for the East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu, stating that families previously occupying the land were compensated and relocated. According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority for the development.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →