Government reveals completion dates for Talanta and Kasarani Stadiums
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 14.05.26. | 19:46
The government official provided an update on the progress of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and the new Talanta Stadium, the two venues earmarked by CAF to host matches during the continental tournament
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has expressed confidence that Kenya is firmly on course to have its key venues ready in time for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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The government official provided an update on the progress of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and the new Talanta Stadium, the two venues earmarked by CAF to host matches during the continental tournament.
Both facilities must be ready ahead of the Confederation of African Football’s inspection scheduled for August, with Nyayo National Stadium currently listed as a standby venue and likely to serve as one of the training grounds.
Kasarani Stadium, which successfully hosted matches during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), including the final between Morocco and Madagascar, is once again expected to play a major role during AFCON 2027.
Meanwhile, Talanta Stadium has faced several delays since construction began. The facility was initially projected to be completed by December 2025, but the deadline was pushed to February 2026. Despite the setbacks, the government remains optimistic that the venue will be finalised in time.
Mwangi revealed that Talanta Stadium is currently 88 per cent complete and expects the main structure to be ready by the end of June.
“In terms of infrastructure, the Raila Odinga International Stadium/Talanta Sports Complex, we are progressing well. At the moment, we are at 88 per cent composite and by the end of June, we are supposed to be ready with the stadium itself,” said Mwangi.
The PS also gave an update on the ongoing renovations at Kasarani, where work is currently focused on the playing surface and related facilities.
“In Kasarani, we are reworking the playing fields, and you may have identified that the contractor has been on site, and we expect that by July, the playing field in Kasarani will be ready and done,” he added.
Mwangi further noted that beyond the stadiums themselves, the government is also investing heavily in supporting infrastructure identified by CAF technical experts.
“However, we have to recognise that other services need to be done, which are ongoing, including the railway network, the road network, the playing fields within the Talanta ecosystem, among other areas that have been identified by technical officers from CAF,” he explained.
