The government has confirmed that construction of the new Talanta Sports City Stadium in Nairobi is 45 percent complete, as Kenya steps up preparations to host major continental football tournaments.
Appearing before the Senate, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya said Kenya is making steady progress in upgrading and building stadiums and training facilities ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
“Final inspections for CHAN 2025 facilities were completed in June,” said Mvurya, adding that infrastructure for AFCON 2027 is under construction, with expected completion between December 2025 and June 2026.
Among the key venues is the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City, which is being built at a cost of $344.5 million (Sh44.7 billion). The project is currently 45 percent complete.
Other stadiums undergoing works include Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, which is 99 percent complete; Nyayo National Stadium at 85 percent; and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, currently at 15 percent. Kasarani, with a seating capacity of 55,000, will serve as the main competition venue for CHAN 2025.
CS Mvurya also said several training grounds are being upgraded, including Nyayo Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Police SACCO Grounds and Utalii Sports Grounds.
The government set aside Sh3.6 billion for the first phase of rehabilitation works at Kasarani Stadium as part of the broader preparations to host the two international events.
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