Kiambu’s renovated stadiums to promote sporting culture among youth

Kiambu County Department of Youth and Sports has been constructing new stadiums and renovating others to promote a vibrant sporting culture.

Thigio Stadium in Ndeiya sub-county is one of seven stadiums that are currently under renovation with the others being Thika Stadium, Githunguri Stadium, Kanjiru Stadium, Ruiru Stadium, and Karangari Stadium.

Kiambu County set aside funds amounting to Sh457 million for the renovation and upgrading of the seven stadiums which are expected to be completed before the end of the year. "The county government has allocated funds for the renovation and the upgrade of these stadiums.

For instance, Sh200 million has been allocated to Thika Stadium, Sh180 million to Kanjiru, Sh30 million to Ruiru, Sh26 million to Githunguri, and Sh21 million to Karangai" said Kiambu County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Ali Osman.