President William Ruto (centre) with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya display a jersey presented to him by AFC Leopards player/PCS
President William Ruto on Wednesday said the government is scaling up investment in the sports sector through the construction of 32 stadia across the country to unlock economic opportunities, create jobs and nurture talent among young people.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, where he hosted AFC Leopards, Ruto said the stadia will not just be sporting venues but will also include meeting rooms, studios, restaurants, gyms and other commercial spaces to support sports and the creative economy.
A section of AFC players and technical bench during a breakfast meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on July 15, 2026/PCS
A section of AFC players' officials when they arrived at State House/PCS
President William Ruto address AFC Leopards players during a meeting at State House on July 15, 2026/PCS
He congratulated AFC Leopards for finishing second in the FKF Premier League and reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the club's growth and success.
Present during the meeting were Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya (Sports) and Wycliffe Oparanya (MSMEs).
President William Ruto with Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya (Sports) and Wycliffe Oparanya (MSMEs) at State House on July 15, 2025/PCS
A section of AFC players alongside the technical bench during a breakfast meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on July 15, 2026/PCS
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya in some light moments with President William Ruto during the meeting with AFC Leopards players at State House/PCS
A section of AFC players and technical bench during a breakfast meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on July 15, 2026/PCS
A section of AFC players and technical bench during a breakfast meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on July 15, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto pose for a photo with AFC Leopards players and other officials after a meeting at State House on July 15, 2026/PCS
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