Published on January 6, 2025 by Kariuki Mwangi
Last Updated on 1 year by Kariuki Mwangi
Gor Mahia will play some of their Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) matches at the newly opened Siaya Stadium.
According to the club’s Secretary General, Sam Ocholla, they were impressed by the state of the stadium after their friendly match last Thursday against Ugandan side Kitara FC.
“The stadium is in excellent shape, and we were impressed by its facilities. The pitch and terraces meet the required standards.
“The VIP area is particularly well done, and we have decided that some of our matches will be played there,” he said.
Ocholla also noted that they were impressed by the large turnout of fans at the stadium when they won their match 9-8 against the Ugandan club.
He added that they are waiting for the relevant Football Kenya Federation (FKF) committee to approve the venue for league matches before listing it as one of their home grounds.
Apart from Machakos Stadium, Gor Mahia currently uses Jaramogi Oginga Stadium in Homabay for their home matches. This is due to the unavailability of Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and Nyayo Stadium, which are undergoing renovations ahead of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
Siaya Stadium was officially opened last week by Kenyan President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 20,000, with plans to expand to a 60,000-capacity facility in the next phases, which will include netball and volleyball courts.
The stadium will also be used for athletics after a tartan track is laid. The renovations resumed in 2022 after initially stalling.
During the opening, Ruto promised that the national government would complete the remaining parts of the stadium to ensure it meets international standards.
“The remaining works, including installing a canopy, will be completed by the national government,” Ruto said.
