Kitui County is expected to have a new stadium, a refurbished airstrip, and a state lodge among other development projects, as it prepares to host the Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2025.
The government has allocated over Ksh2 billion to develop key infrastructure within Kitui town, which includes urban roads, water and sewerage systems, and street lighting.
Ithookwe Stadium, previously a makeshift structure constructed by the County Government of Kitui, has been demolished to pave the way for the construction of a modern, 10,000-capacity facility in its place. The stadium will cost up to Ksh800 million, and will feature a presidential pavilion, a pitch and track, boardrooms, and several VIP lounges.
The old County Commissioner’s old residence across Kitui town has also been demolished to pave way for the construction of a mini state lodge.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the projects will be ready for handing over to the National Celebrations Planning Committee by mid-October. He expressed his confidence in the project’s ability to elevate Kitui to a higher development level and attract further economic investments in the county.
“We have been assured by both the contractors and the Sports Ministry that both Ithookwe Stadium, the state lodge, and the airstrip will be completed in time for Mashujaa,” said Omollo. “After Mashujaa Day, Kitui County will be attractive to investors and all these projects will remain here to benefit the people of Kitui,” he added.
PS Omollo, who also chairs the National Celebrations Committee, further revealed that President William Ruto will spend several nights at the new state lodge during his visit in the county.
Refurbishment of the airstrip, link roads, and street lighting installation are expected to cost over Ksh400 million.
Respective contractors are working around the clock to ensure the projects are handed over within the strict timelines.
Kitui County was initially slated to host Madaraka Day Celebrations, but was later moved to Homa Bay County due to poor facilities.
