President Ruto has announced plans to construct a modern stadium at Jacaranda Grounds in Soweto, Embakasi East, Nairobi.
The President disclosed the plan Thursday during an inspection tour of the ongoing rehabilitation works at the Savannah–Stage 17 Bridge Road in Soweto.
According to the Head of State, the stadium’s construction will officially begin in September 2025.
Ruto promises construction of a modern stadium at Jacaranda Grounds. Photo: Courtesy.
He moreover revealed that the government would also invest in other social amenities, including schools, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure in the area.
This comes hours after the President inspected the near-complete Kasarani Stadium, where he also met and interacted with the national team players.
The Kasarani stadium has undergone major upgrades to ensure full compliance with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) standards ahead of the CHAN 2024 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.
During the inspection, Ruto affirmed that Kenya is fully prepared to host the upcoming CHAN games, scheduled to kick off on August 3.
