Homa Bay Governor Wanga hands Over Raila Odinga stadium ahead of Madaraka Day

In a ceremonial event on Monday, Homa Bay Governor led a delegation of key national and county leaders in handing over the 12,000-seater stadium to the National Celebrations Steering Committee.

Present at the event were Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Salim Mvurya; Cabinet Secretary for Petroleum and Energy Opiyo Wandayi; several Homa Bay County Members of Parliament; Principal Secretaries; and representatives from Sports Kenya. 

Together, they lauded the efforts made to upgrade the stadium to meet national event standards.

“The Raila Odinga Stadium is not just a venue—it’s a symbol of our commitment to nurturing talent and developing sports infrastructure in the region,” said Governor. “We are proud to hand over a facility that reflects our collective vision for progress and national pride.”