Nyandarua residents are still waiting for the long-delayed completion of Ol’Kalou Stadium, but a recent government intervention may finally get the project back on track.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is set to take over construction, following a presidential directive requested by Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha.
A joint inspection of the site was conducted by Governor Badilisha, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano, and Principal Secretary for Defence Patrick Mariru.
The move comes after President William Ruto, during his last visit to Nyandarua, promised to help complete the stadium, which has remained unfinished for over seven years.
The facility, intended to be the county’s main sports arena, has been plagued by delays since its construction began. In 2023, Governor Badilisha announced an agreement with Sports Kenya to revive the project, but little progress has been seen.
The previous contractor had been working on the track, pitch, and drainage system but abruptly abandoned the site due to financial constraints.
The contract was awarded during the final months of the former governor’s tenure, leaving uncertainty about its continuation.
President Ruto had assured residents that the contractor would be back on-site within a month, but this did not materialize. Now, with KDF stepping in, locals hope the stadium will finally be completed.
