What brings us together
Sports has been part of the luhya culture for many years. With this in mind, the county has developed various sports complexes. Bukhungu being the flagship project of the county, has been developed with international standards in mind, with alot of sports tournaments being held in it
Bhukhungu Stadium
Location
Latitude: N 0o17’23.24”
Longitude: E 34o 45’.37.60”
Sub-county: Lurambi
How to access
Located in Kakamega town closer to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).
Bhukhungu Stadium is one of the landmarks in Kakamega town with only phase completed. The characteristic advantage is that it is a lush, well- drained stadium mainly used for soccer and a number of social events. The stadium’s VIP area has been fitted with modern seats with a media centre. It is proof that with political goodwill, counties can come up with proper facilities even with a modest budget. The stadium has conference halls, halls for indoor games, offices, changing rooms for home and visiting teams that are fully furnished to international standards, and changingrooms for referees with a total of 13 entry and exit points.
The stadium has been used for international football matches such as one between AFC Leopards and Al Ahly of Egypt. AFC Leopards has a strong following in Kakamega County.
Kakamega Sports Club (Golf Course)
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Sub-county: Shinyalu
How to access
Along Khasakhala Road in Kakamega town adjacent to Golf Hotel and Kakamega Sports club.
Facts
Kakamega Golf course was founded in 1931 under the Kakamega Sports Club. It hosts a nine 9-hole course used for various golf tournaments.
Activities Sport tourism
Malinya Stadium
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Sub-county: Ikolomani
How to access
It is 16 kilometres from Kakamega and along Sigalagala-Bukura road.
Facts
The stadium is used for bull sport and basically known as Malinya bullfighting stadium. It is where bullfighting tournament is conducted. The stadium holds up to 5000 people.
Mumias Sports Complex
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Sub-county: Mumias East
How to access
Located in Mumias within Mumias Sugar Compay. This is 3 kilometres from Mumias town.
It is a multi-use stadium. It is used mostly in football matches and is the home stadium of Mumias sugar football club. The stadium holds a capacity of 5000 people. The sports complex has been used for international football matches such as those including AFC Leopards which has a strong following in Kakamega County.
