Gor Mahia is among the FKF Premier League clubs seeking to have their own stadium, with ambitions to develop a facility on land at Kasarani. However, recent developments have revealed significant hurdles in securing the necessary documentation, forcing the club to reconsider its options.
Club chairman Ambrose Rachier recently outlined the difficulties encountered in finalizing the title deed for the allocated land, acknowledging that despite numerous engagements with the relevant authorities, the process has remained incomplete. Speaking during the announcement of his re-election bid, Rachier admitted that the club might be forced to abandon the Kasarani site altogether.
“Now we have been having issues. We got land at Kasarani, which we have paid for, but we’ve been having issues with the titling. We may actually just abandon it,” he stated.
The struggle to secure the stadium land title has sparked criticism, with many questioning why the club has yet to fulfill its long-standing promise of building its own facility. Over the years, the issue has been a key talking point among supporters and stakeholders, who have called for a permanent solution to the club’s stadium woes.
Looking ahead, Rachier admitted that even if a new site is secured, completing the stadium within the next four years would be a challenge. He emphasized the broader issue of inadequate football infrastructure in Kenya, which has forced Gor Mahia to play some of its continental matches in other countries.
“You have seen us playing in Uganda and Malawi because of the lack of facilities. City Stadium has been closed for many years, and we are struggling with Nyayo Stadium. We hope the government will avail these facilities, but in the meantime, we must take responsibility as a club,” he said.
He further stressed the need for the club to seek independent solutions, whether by acquiring new land or entering into a joint venture to build a stadium.
“We, as a club, have a responsibility to find land independently and build a stadium, whether exclusively or through a joint venture,” he noted.
Gor Mahia has officially scheduled April 13, 2025, as the date for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections. This follows a directive from the Sports Disputes Tribunal, which ruled on January 15 that the club must conduct elections within 90 days.
During a press conference in Nairobi, Rachier confirmed his bid for re-election, seeking another term as chairman. His leadership has been marked by both achievements and controversies, and the upcoming elections will play a crucial role in determining the club’s direction.
With the stadium project now a central campaign issue, it remains to be seen whether Rachier will secure another term and deliver on Gor Mahia’s long-standing dream of owning its own football facility.
