Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that the national government has taken over the construction of the Mombasa Stadium.
Once completed, 15,000-seater facility will feature a presidential pavilion, a canopy, a standard football pitch, modern changing rooms, and advanced security systems, as well as upgraded lighting and sound systems.
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“Upon formal handover and receipt of the project’s current fiscal status, the technical team will conduct a detailed review of the remaining scope of works to guide completion in line with the government’s approved designs and standards,” said Mvurya.
Mvurya believes that the stadium will significantly boost sports tourism in the Coast region as it will play a strategic role in positioning Mombasa as a low-altitude sports hub.
“As directed by H.E. President William Ruto, the FIFA-standard facility will serve as a strategic low-altitude sports hub, positioning Mombasa and the Coast region as a center for sports tourism while providing a world-class alternative venue for hosting major national and international competitions,” he added.
On his side, Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum said the stadium is among the priority facilities identified under the presidential directive to accelerate sports development across the country.
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“This stadium is at the heart of the presidential directive to develop and grow sports in the coastal region. The government is transforming sports through full commercialization, talent development, and anchoring sports as a key enabler in Kenya’s economic transformation,” he said.
The project will be implemented by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) with Defense Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru revealing that the stadium will be delivered within the set timelines and to the highest standards.
“This is a unique stadium with a unique design. We will build on it and deliver it within the timelines,” Mariru said.
The construction of the stadium has stalled multiple times over the years due to various challenges with the County Government of Mombasa having set aside a chunk of money for its completion without fruition.
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