Kasarani, Nyayo, Talanta City works on course, says CS Namwamba

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba is upbeat the renovation and construction works at Nyayo, Kasarani and Talanta Sports City stadiums will be completed on time.

Namwamba has tipped Talanta Sports City Stadium to be ready by December 2025, ahead of CAF inspections.

The ongoing constructions are aimed at getting Kenya ready to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with Namwamba reiterating the smooth progress of the renovations.

The Talanta Sports City ultramodern complex at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi is set to host 60,000 fans when ready.

"We are confident that the speed that is currently being considered for the construction of Talanta Stadium puts us in a good place to ensure that we complete the work by December 2025 as we said at the beginning.

“And even the renovation that is going on in the Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums is also going on at a very good pace." said Ababu.

The state-of-the-art facility is a key part of Kenya's infrastructure development program and is earmarked to stage high profile AFCON 2027 as the nation prepares to co-host the football extravaganza alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

The CS said the government is committed to adhering to the planned constructions, with regular high-level inspections to monitor progress emphasizing the importance of creating a world-class sports city that will serve as a source of pride for Kenya and the region.

This aligns with the flagship #TalantaHela program, which aims to nurture sports talent, promote healthy lifestyles, and create a center for sporting events where dreams come true and champions are born.