Talanta Stadium 94 Per Cent Complete
Construction of the Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium has reached 94 per cent completion as Kenya steps up preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with Uganda and Tanzania. The National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee inspected the 60,000-seater stadium to assess the country’s readiness to host the continental tournament. The tournament [...] The post Talanta…
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium has reached 94 percent completion as Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. A National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee inspection revealed that the main stadium is 95 percent complete, outdoor training facilities are at 92 percent, and external works are at 93 percent.
The project, costing Sh45.8 billion, is on track for completion by December 31 to meet the Confederation of African Football's deadline. After construction, the stadium will undergo three months of testing and commissioning before the tournament, which runs from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The event will feature 24 national teams and be hosted at the Talanta Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, with other facilities serving as training venues.
MPs raised concerns about potential disruptions from internal disputes within the Football Kenya Federation and the impact of anticipated El Niño rains on infrastructure. Key infrastructure developments include improved roads, a railway terminus, and medical centers on every floor of the stadium.
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