The National Government has officially taken over the construction of the long-awaited 15,000-seater modern Mombasa Stadium following comprehensive technical assessments and consultations with the County Government of Mombasa, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced.
According to CS Mvurya, the move is aimed at fast-tracking completion of the FIFA-standard facility and positioning the Coast region as a strategic low-altitude sports hub capable of hosting major national and international competitions.
"The National Government has taken over the construction of the 15,000-seater modern Mombasa Stadium following comprehensive technical assessments and consultations with the County Government of Mombasa,” said Mvurya.
“Upon formal handover and receipt of the project’s current fiscal status, our technical team will conduct a detailed review of the remaining scope of works to guide completion in line with approved government designs and standards.”
Mvurya noted that the directive was issued by President William Ruto as part of efforts to enhance sports infrastructure across the country and unlock new opportunities in sports tourism and youth development.
"The FIFA-standard facility will serve as a strategic low-altitude sports hub, positioning Mombasa and the Coast region as a centre for sports tourism while providing a world-class alternative venue for hosting major competitions,” he added.
The announcement followed a high-level meeting involving Principal Secretaries Elijah Mwangi (Sports) and Dr. Patrick Mariru (Defence), alongside technical teams, who conveyed the government’s readiness to Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir during a morning engagement.
Governor Nassir welcomed the development, describing it as a historic breakthrough that signals a new chapter for the county’s sports sector.
"Mombasa Stadium is back —and it’s happening,” said Nassir. “I hosted Sports PS Elijah Mwangi, Defence PS Dr. Patrick Mariru and officials from Sports Kenya following a successful engagement with President William Ruto that has unlocked National Government support to complete this iconic project.”
The governor termed the agreement a “major breakthrough” and a “game changer” for the city, expressing optimism that the project would now be completed within the year.
"After years of planning, the stadium is now firmly back on track and set for completion by the end of the year. This agreement marks a turning point for our city and places Mombasa squarely back on the continental stage as Kenya prepares to host AFCON 2027,” Nassir said.
He added that beyond continental tournaments, the facility would provide long-term benefits including youth development, sports tourism, employment opportunities and the hosting of major global events.
"We made a promise to bring this project back to life. We pushed, we engaged and we delivered,” he said.
Once completed, the modern stadium is expected to become a key sports and economic hub for the Coast region, strengthening Kenya’s preparations for upcoming international tournaments and enhancing opportunities for local athletes.
