Nyayo Stadium Stories

Harambee Starlets beat Gambia 3–1 in WAFCON Qualifiers first leg at Nyayo Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 24, 2025

The Starlets had to come from behind after a shaky start that saw Fatoumata Kanteh capitalise on a defensive error by Lorine Ilavonga to give Gambia a...

Michael Okumu identified as second victim of Raila funeral service stampede at Nyayo Stadium
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Okumu, a resident of Kibra, will be laid to rest at his family home in Alego Usonga, Siaya County.

Nairobi United–Étoile du Sahel CAF match to be played behind closed doors
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 18, 2025

Following consultations between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), it was decided that the match wou...

Two dead in Nyayo Stadium stampede during Raila Odinga’s public viewing
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 17, 2025

The organisation added that a total of 40 patients had been treated through ambulance services on Thursday.

Public viewing of Raila's body concludes peacefully, body taken to Lee Funeral Home
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The crowds were later seen leaving the stadium after having paid tributes to their leader in an exercise that ended at around 5 pm.

Mama Ida Odinga reflects on 52-years of marriage with Raila Odinga at State Funeral
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 17, 2025

Addressing a sombre crowd at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, Mama Ida recounted meeting Raila in the early 1970s and marrying him in 1973, beginning a partne...

Raila’s body to stay at Lee Funeral Home overnight, not Karen residence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

He said the body would be returned to the Lee Funeral Home after the ongoing public viewing at Nyayo Stadium for preservation, ahead of its airlift to...

Somali teens deny charges of disrespecting Kenyan flag, illegal entry into country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

They also face charges of being in Kenya without proper legal documentation after being arrested in Eastleigh estate on September 25.

Nairobi United advance to CAF Confederation Cup second round on away goals
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 27, 2025

Nairobi United will now face either South Sudan’s Madani or Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel in the next round.

Court declines to release Somali teens accused of desecrating Kenyan flag pending inquiry
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 26, 2025

The minors, who also face charges of being in Kenya illegally, damaging a national symbol, and causing disturbance, did not take a plea.

Mogadishu FC fans under fire for disrespecting Kenyan flag during match against Kenya Police FC
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Sep 23, 2025

In one case, a youth, believed to be a Mogadishu City Club fan, placed the flag on a chair and stepped on it repeatedly while being recorded.

Kenya Police beat Mogadishu City 3-1 to take lead in CAF Champions League
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 20, 2025

With a second leg on home turf still to come, the Kenya Police look well placed to progress to the next round and set up a mouthwatering clash against...

Ruto: Iconic Jacaranda Grounds to be transformed into stadium by September
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

President William Ruto announced on Thursday during an inspection of ongoing works on the Savannah–Stage 17 Bridge Road in Soweto. He said the project...

FKF President reveals Sh7 million collected from Kenya-Gabon match
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2025

He clarified that renovations have reduced Nyayo Stadium's official capacity to 22,000. While the regular sitting area can accommodate 18,000 fans and...

MP Salasya speaks out on attack at Nyayo Stadium, says it was coordinated
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi called for justice, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi described the attack as unfortunate and divisive.

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