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President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to upgrade Gusii Stadium to international standards and renovate Kisii Airport, projects designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in Kisii County.
Speaking on Thursday during the NYOTA capital disbursement in Nyanza, Ruto said the government is prioritizing infrastructure improvements to attract investment and strengthen regional connectivity. He also revealed that he will personally lead a development tour in Kisii next month to officially launch both projects.
“We have spoken to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) management and allocated funds to facilitate their relocation so that the stadium expansion can proceed smoothly. This will be an international stadium as your leaders did petition me for the expansion,” Ruto said, adding that Sh770 million has been set aside for the stadium upgrade.
The expansion requires more space than the original stadium grounds can offer, prompting the government to use the nearby ASK showgrounds. During renovations, football matches currently held at Gusii Stadium will be moved to alternative venues while workers demolish parts of the facility to accommodate the expansion.
On aviation, Ruto confirmed that Kisii’s Suneka Airport will be renovated rather than relocated due to difficulties in acquiring land for a new site.
“I will be coming here next month for a development tour. We have agreed that we must transform Kisii. I want to assure you that I will be here to initiate development and begin the construction of an airport,” he said.
A budget of Sh400 million has been set aside to upgrade the airport’s runway, with construction expected to begin next month. The renovated facility will complement regional airports such as Kisumu International and the planned Narok Airport, while easing pressure on smaller airstrips like Kabunde in Homa Bay by improving connectivity for passengers and cargo.
Ruto also reiterated the government’s plan to relocate the Kisii GK prisons from the town center, freeing up space for affordable housing.
Together, the Gusii Stadium and Kisii Airport projects aim to position Kisii as a regional hub for sports, commerce, and travel, providing modern facilities for residents and visitors alike.
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