Talanta Stadium 94% complete as MPs raise AFCON 2027 readiness concerns
The project, being undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, is expected to meet the December 31 deadline set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Committee was told.
The National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee has inspected the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium in Nairobi, which is 94% complete. The stadium is part of Kenya's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania. While main stadium works are 95% complete, outdoor training facilities are at 92% and external works at 93%.
However, MPs have raised concerns over the readiness of supporting infrastructure, including road access, medical facilities, and water supply. The Committee also questioned whether the stadium and training grounds meet CAF requirements. The project's cost has risen to Sh45.8 billion, up from the initial budget of Sh35 billion, with the increase attributed to taxes and other implementation costs.
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