Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo (4th from left) assesses progress on the Kipchoge Keino Stadium. / MINA
Preparations for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations have gained momentum across Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties ahead of the October 20 event.
For the first time, the celebrations will be hosted across the three counties, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo said.
The Thematic Week Celebrations will run from October 13 to 18 under the theme “Security, Sports and the Finance Sector (The Economy).”
Kipchoge Keino Stadium, which will host the main celebrations, is 68 per cent complete and has a seating capacity of 15,043.

Kapsabet Stadium, which can accommodate 10,000 people, is 45.4 per cent complete, while Kamariny Stadium, also with a capacity of 10,000, is 58 per cent complete.

Omollo said work was also underway to improve roads in Eldoret City, Kapsabet and Iten, alongside improvements to water connectivity and other infrastructure.

The stadium works are being undertaken by the Ministry of Sports, with support and supervision from the Ministry of Defence.

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“As Chair of the Steering Committee, I am confident that we will be ready for the celebrations,” Omollo said.

He acknowledged that “there is still considerable work to be done” and thanked the technical team for working tirelessly, often late into the night, to prepare for the event.

Omollo also commended the county governments of Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu for their continued support.Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo (4th from left) assesses the progress of Kipchoge Keino Stadium. / MINA

He thanked county leaders, Members of County Assemblies, governors, Members of Parliament and other leaders for their collaboration since the decision was made to host the celebrations across the three counties.

The Principal Secretary urged residents to prepare to welcome Kenyans from across the country and visiting dignitaries who will join the President for the celebrations.
He said the event would provide an opportunity to showcase the region’s contribution to sports, security and the economy.
On recent incidents of banditry and cattle rustling, Omollo said the Government had made significant progress through a multi-agency approach, while expressing concern over recent events.“Our security teams are on the ground and are working closely with leaders in Samburu, Isiolo and parts of Meru to address the situation,” he said.
He urged residents in affected areas to remain calm, avoid taking the law into their own hands and work with security agencies to prevent further loss of livelihoods and lives.