Eighteen families from Kidundu in Vihiga Sub-county have agreed to relocate to allow for the construction of the proposed Kidundu Ultra-Modern Stadium, a project expected to break ground in January 2026.
The families, whose homes sit on the project site, confirmed their willingness to move once compensation procedures are completed by Vihiga County Government and the NG-CDF Vihiga Sub-county office.
The agreement was reached during a consultative meeting held at the Governor’s Office and attended by Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo, area MP Ernest Ogesi, Deputy County Commissioner Florence Sitawa, and other county officials. The delegation of affected residents was led by Committee Chairman Duncan Vulimu Agesa.
Governor Ottichilo commended the families for their cooperation and assured them that compensation verification and documentation would start immediately.
Agesa said the families were eager to see the project take off, adding that they had been waiting for years for the long-planned development to begin.
Gibson Atsiaya, one of the affected residents, said the community had endorsed the relocation plan in support of the stadium project.
“We have agreed that we will move to pave the way for the construction of the stadium,” Atsiaya said.
The proposed Kidundu Ultra-Modern Stadium is a major investment estimated to cost Sh900 million. Once completed, it will have a seating capacity of approximately 10,000 people and is expected to host county, regional and national sporting events.
County officials said the project represents a significant step in transforming Vihiga into a regional centre for sports, talent development and youth empowerment.
By Sarah Mwanisa
