Ruto hands over Shabana FC bus, launches Gusii Stadium upgrade in Kisii

President William Ruto has handed over an ultra-modern team bus to Shabana FC and launched the upgrade and expansion of Gusii Stadium in Kisii County as part of ongoing investments in sports infrastructure.

The bus, valued at Sh27 million, was officially presented to the FKF Premier League side Shabana FC to enhance the team’s mobility and support its participation in national competitions.

The club also received Sh20 million to assist with match venue arrangements during its transition period.

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Speaking during the event, the President said the government is committed to strengthening sports development by improving facilities and supporting local teams to compete at higher levels.

He also presided over the launch of the upgrade and expansion of Gusii Stadium, a key sporting facility in the region, aimed at boosting capacity and meeting national and international standards.

The redevelopment is expected to enhance the stadium’s infrastructure, increase seating capacity, and improve amenities for players and fans, positioning it as a major hub for sporting activities in the region.

Leaders and sports stakeholders welcomed the move, saying the investments would uplift football in the Gusii region, which has a strong fan base and long-standing football culture.

On Sunday, Ruto commenced a four-day tour of the Gusii region as he seeks support for his 2027 re-election.

The President is expected to use the tour to visit all but two of the 13 constituencies in Nyamira and Kisii counties to launch new projects, inspect ongoing ones and also address political rallies.

He will also inspect the ongoing construction of the Cancer Centre, the Suneka Airstrip in Bonchari and Kiabonyoru University in North Mugirango and launch road projects across the region.

President Ruto will host community leaders at the Kisii State Lodge on Sunday night.

Ruto will be in Ikonge, Nyamira, on Monday to launch the construction of a modern market, where he is expected to handle a backlash following complaints of the region being left out of the Narok-Kisumu SGR phase.

Although Nyamira county was among the counties that include Narok, Bomet, Kericho and Kisumu that were expected to have passenger stations, a plan launched by the President two weeks ago showed that the SGR route will not enter Ikonge, in Nyamira.

“We are here to ensure a smooth tour by the president. I am urging you to support him and prioritise development. The President will launch several projects and inspect others that are ongoing,” Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba said on Friday in Nyamira ahead of the presidential visit.