This archive report was first published on 22 May 2020.
Located in Kibra Constituency, Woodley Stadium is a beloved football ground that has been home to over 30 teams for decades. However, the stadium's dilapidated state has forced Kibra Black Stars, a second-tier side with a huge following, to host its matches at Camp Toyoyo in Jericho, a ground that is also crying out for attention due to overuse.
Woodley Stadium has a rich history, having been built over five decades ago by the Scottish community in the area. After independence, the stadium was sold to the Nairobi City Council. In 2012, the Nairobi City County announced plans to refurbish the facility, setting aside Sh14 million for the project, which included the installation of floodlights. However, nothing came of it, and eight years later, the stadium remains in a sorry state.
Early last year, the Nairobi County Government under Governor Mike Sonko announced plans to renovate sports facilities in the city, with Woodley Stadium among them. A groundbreaking ceremony was held, but nothing has happened since then, according to a spot check by Nation Sport.
