President William Ruto has announced that the government will build sports academies across the country and set a timeframe for the same.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe government has been making efforts to build the sporting ecosystem, with sporting infrastructure being the main area of focus.##NAJAVA_MECA_8994264##The government is now targeting sports academies to nurture upcoming talents, as announced by President Ruto during a breakfast meeting with Kenya Police FC and Police Bullets on Tuesday, 24 June, at State House, Nairobi.“We have agreed to build 37 sports academies across the country, and hopefully by 2026, we shall have completed them,” said Ruto.The head of state went ahead to announce the government’s motion to upgrade the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya as well as the Moi Stadium in Kisumu, among other facilities.“I have also given direction that we improve as many of our sports facilities and stadia as possible. I have given instructions to take over the stadium in Siaya; we are doing a new one in Kisumu.Ghanaian goalkeeper reveals why he donated Mozzart Bet Cup Humanitarian Cheque to MYSAWe are also having new stadiums in Bomet, Kapakatet, Eldoret, Kapsabet Kamariny, Chuka, and Maua, among others, as we try to consolidate as much sports infrastructure as possible,” he added.Additionally, Ruto also took time to reinstate the importance of the sporting infrastructure across the country and, in particular, the legacy project—Talanta Sports City Stadium.“The Talanta Stadium that should be complete by December shows our commitment to sports and is part of initiatives that will motivate our sportsmen and women,” he stated.Naivas reveal blueprint for securing FKFPL promotion at second attemptTalanta Stadium is a brand-new football-only stadium that is being built as a legacy project along Ngong ‘Road, and upon completion, it is tipped to be the best stadium in East and Central Africa.We are investing in sports and the creative arts to offer our children viable and dignified alternative career pathways. By upgrading and constructing modern stadia, we are positioning Kenya as a regional sporting hub.At the finals of the Hon. George Aladwa Open Soccer… pic.twitter.com/oJvgRBRjfD— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) June 21, 2025 The stadium, whose construction began on 1 March 2024 with a groundbreaking ceremony led by President Ruto, is expected to be complete by 31 December.The stadium is expected to be Kenya’s main stadium when Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania.Sports academy launch:The construction of the facility to cost KSh.55 million. Ministry of Sports aiming to build 35 sports academies countrywide #JKLive @AyubAbdikadir pic.twitter.com/jehEpA7QEf— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 25, 2025
