Another first for Nyayo National Stadium - and indeed for other stadia - is the installation of equipment to cater for needs of People Living With Disabilities. In a way, Nyayo Stadium 'birthed' Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani by earning Kenya the rights to bid for the 1987 All Africa Games. "Athletics Kenya surrendered Nyayo Stadium to the Kenya government in 1988 after it was allocated land — alongside other federations — at Kasarani," Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei says. "The upgrade of Nyayo National Stadium is a new chapter in our sporting history. "The Nyayo stadium is roofless and exposes the spectators to the ravages of mother nature.

Source: The Star September 28, 2020 02:03 UTC