Kenya Chosen for FIFA Women's Series as William Ruto Drives Migori Stadium Build and Sports Infrastructure Boom

South Africa! Who would have thought that a president's vision could change a country's global image into being one of the most modernized sports infrastructure hubs?

Such is the case with Kenya as it is awarded the prestige to host the FIFA Women's Series matches. Being among the three African Cup of Nations hosting countries was just the starting step to a beautiful transformation of President Ruto's exemplary vision for Kenya. After the Bukhungu revamp, Mr. President is now focusing on Migori to be the new sight of sports renaissance.

The stadium shall be equipped to occupy 10,000 spectators and built in compliance with the Confederation of African Football standards. The facility shall have a professional football pitch complemented by an 8-lane running track. Among other subsidiaries of the complex shall be a professional gym, a basketball court, modernized changing rooms, and VIP lounges.

The contract is being handled by the Royals Contractors Limited and shall be made in a public-private partnership between the national government and the Migori County government.

The Migori-based sports development is just another piece in the grand scheme of the government. A unique approach is witnessed here as the flagship Talanta Sports City, along with stadiums like the Afraha Stadium and Nandi-based stadiums, is being used as a socio-economic tool to promote sports while generating employment opportunities.

“Many people are questioning why I am spending so much on sports. We are not just doing it because Kenya is a sporting nation, but we also have a young population. If we do not develop sports infrastructure, we will not be giving an opportunity to the young people in Kenya to explore and develop their talent," Ruto said earlier.