The government has hailed the ongoing construction of the 10,000-seater Ol Kalou Stadium in Nyandarua County as a transformative project expected to reshape sports development and boost economic activity in the region.
According to Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, the facility is designed to serve as a top-tier sporting hub, featuring a standard football pitch, an eight-lane tartan athletics track, a VIP warm-up track, modern changing rooms, spectator terraces, and ample parking.
Mwangi said the stadium will position Nyandarua among Kenya’s leading sporting destinations once completed.
“Upon completion, the stadium will firmly position Nyandarua among Kenya’s premier sporting destinations with the capacity to host major national, regional, and international sporting events,” he said.
He added that beyond sports, the project is expected to unlock the county’s sports tourism potential.
“Beyond sports, the magnificent Ol Kalou Stadium will unlock the immense sports tourism potential of the breathtaking Nyandarua County,” Mwangi stated.
The PS noted that the facility will host a wide range of events, including cultural festivals and concerts. Mwangi also highlighted the immediate economic benefits already being realized during construction.
“It is poised to attract elite sporting competitions, cultural festivals, music concerts, and other high-profile events, further elevating the county’s reputation as a vibrant hub of talent, culture, and entertainment,” he said.
“Even before its completion, the project is already delivering tangible economic benefits. Hundreds of local youth have secured employment through the construction works, while local suppliers and businesses continue to benefit from the growing demand for construction materials and related services,” he said.
He further said the stadium will support national efforts to nurture young talent, providing young athletes from Nyandarua and the wider Central Kenya region with a world-class platform to nurture their abilities and pursue excellence.
Describing the broader impact of the project, Mwangi said Nyandarua is emerging as a key player in Kenya’s sports transformation.
“The ongoing construction of the Ol Kalou Stadium is clear proof that Nyandarua County is not merely participating in Kenya’s sports transformation, it is helping lead it,” he said.
The Principal Secretary further emphasized the project’s role in youth empowerment and economic growth.
“This landmark facility embodies a bold vision where sports serve as a vehicle for youth empowerment, economic growth, social cohesion, and national pride. Indeed, Nyandarua is emerging as one of the epicentres of Kenya’s sporting renaissance,” he said.
The Ol Kalou Stadium remains under construction as the government continues with infrastructure works aimed at enhancing sports development across the country.
