Nandi Governor Stephen Sang clarified onq proposed renaming of the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in honour of President William Ruto.
In a statement on Tuesday evening, December 9, 2025, Governor Sang stated that Kipchoge Keino Stadium, originally situated on an eight-acre parcel, was being relocated to a larger parcel outside the Kapsabet Showground, Nandi County.
According to the Governor, the move was necessary to enable the upgrade of the stadium to a modern facility capable of housing a range of sporting activities.
“The new Kipchoge Keino Stadium will not only celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Kipchoge Keino but also reinforce our identity as the birthplace of world-class athletes. It will further cement the President’s legacy as a leader committed to advancing sports,” Governor Sang stated.
“Because we have another Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, we will rename the one in Kapsabet to William Ruto Stadium. There is no harm in naming our facility after President Ruto,” he added.
