President William Ruto with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 

President William Ruto has announced that the government has committed Sh1.4 billion to complete Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.

According to the president the construction of the 25,000-seat capacity facility will be complete by end of the year.

Malava MP David Ndakwa (left) with President William Ruto and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
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The investment, he said, is part of our wider plan for Kakamega County, "where we have already committed Sh35 billion to accelerate development and improve livelihoods."

He noted that this is also aimed at advancing sports in the county.

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President William Ruto with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and other leaders during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 

"It will the largest in Western Kenya, and a strong base for sporting excellence," he stated.

He spoke when he presided over the grand finale of Governor Barasa football tournament at Bukhungu Stadium.

President William Ruto during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and other leaders during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2025/PCS 

President William Ruto addresses residents during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
A section of fans during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa award cheques to the winning teams of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa lifts the trophy with the captain of the winning team during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
A match during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS 
President William Ruto with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the finals of the Governor's football tournament at Bukhungu stadium on January 1, 2026/PCS