President William Ruto has approved the renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium in honor of the late former Prime Minister.

The calls to rename the stadium had intensified during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, where the matter was publicly raised before President Ruto.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja had used his address to urge the Head of State to consider the requests from Nairobi residents who want the upcoming arena to bear Raila’s name.

His remarks were met with loud approval from the crowd.

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Responding to Sakaja’s request, President Ruto, while outlining plans to modernise stadiums, including Nyayo Stadium, promised that the government will approve the renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium.

“You know the good work that has been ongoing at Talanta Stadium, and having listened to the Nairobi Governor, that you people want Talanta to be renamed to which name?” Ruto asked, prompting the crowd to shout in unison, “Raila Odinga!”

He continued, “You have said that we rename it to Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium. I have heard you, and as soon as we are done, we will do that.