Mudavadi: Kidundu Stadium to Host Madaraka Day as Decades-Long Dream Nears Reality

Kenya, 31 January 2026 - A decades-old dream in Vihiga County is finally sprinting toward the finish line.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced that the long-awaited Kidundu Stadium will host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations, marking a historic turning point for the region and cementing Vihiga’s place on Kenya’s national events map.

Speaking during a press conference in Mbale after a decisive meeting with landowners around the proposed Kidundu Stadium site, Mudavadi revealed that a major breakthrough had been achieved.

More than 20 acres of land have now been voluntarily relinquished by owners, clearing the way for construction to begin in February.

“This will stop being a dream and become a reality,” Mudavadi declared.

“President William Ruto made it clear that during his term, Kidundu Stadium must be delivered. Today, that promise is taking shape.”

From Dream to Bulldozers

For years, the idea of a modern stadium at Kidundu had lingered as an unfulfilled aspiration, championed by leaders and residents—many of whom did not live to see this moment. Mudavadi paid tribute to those pioneers, noting that while they may be gone, their hopes are now bearing fruit.

Construction of the 10,000-seater stadium will be undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) under direct instructions from President Ruto, with completion expected within four months. Once complete, the facility will be ready to host the high-profile Labour Madaraka Day celebrations later this year.

Landowners Assured, Honoured

Mudavadi emphasised that the government is committed to following due process in compensating all affected households.

“The intention of the government is to ensure every landowner is left in a comfortable place after relinquishing their God- and parent-given land,” he said.