Upgrade work resumes on 2027 Afcon designated venue, Kip Keino stadium
Sports Permanent Secretary Peter Tum (second left) tours Kip Keino Stadium, Eldoret as a caterpillar brings down part of the terraces. Renovation work at the 2027 Afcon-designated venue has resumed.
The stadium, which has been under re-construction since 2017, will, at the end of its upgrade, have an entirely now design, and meet minimum standards to host international sporting events.
On tour of the stadium yesterday, Sports Permanent Secretary Peter Tum said that the government has now shifted its focus to the Eldorest facility which is critical in terms of supporting talents and also for hosting international matches.
The renovation of the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret,, which had stalled for 17 months, has resumed.
The stadium is one of the designated venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
