In 2012, West Indian cricketing great Brian Lara[8] agreed to become one of the ground's patrons.

The stadium is also supported by former British Prime Minister David Cameron, Andrew Mitchell, Jonathan Agnew, Heather Knight, Peter Gummer, Baron Chadlington[9][10] In 2016, Rwanda captain Eric Dusingizimana achieved a Guinness World Record for batting 51 continuous hours at Amaharo Stadium in Remera.

[11] Once opened, the ground quickly gained prominence in African cricket and hosted various ICC events.

In 2018, the ground was selected to host the matches in the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier Eastern Sub-Region group.

In November 2022, the ground surpassed the Harare Sports Club as the cricket oval to host the most T20I matches in Africa.