Sports infrastructure, youth development, event hosting capacity, community gathering space, tourism potential
Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay
20,000-seater stadium in Homa Bay, commenced in 2014, with Phase One completed including a standard track and seating infrastructure.
AnnouncedJune 1, 2013
StartedJanuary 1, 2014
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2020
CompletedJune 1, 2022
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 800,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Commenced
Stadium construction began under Governor Cyprian Awiti's administration
Phase One Completed
Phase One completed including standard track and seating infrastructure
Politicians Involved
Cyprian Awiti
GovernorFirst Homa Bay Governor who initiated the stadium construction project
Benefits
Description
The Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay is a 20,000-seater capacity project that commenced construction in 2014. Phase One has been completed and includes a standard athletic track, spectator seating infrastructure, and basic amenities. The stadium was named after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and is designed to host sports events, public gatherings, and cultural activities for Homa Bay County. The project is part of broader infrastructure development in the county under successive administrations. The stadium provides much-needed sports infrastructure in a region that previously lacked adequate facilities for organized athletics and football.
Overview
First major modern sports facility in Homa Bay County, providing a venue for athletics, football, and public events. Supports youth development and sports tourism in the Lake Region.