President Ruto has reiterated a strict deadline for the completion of Talanta Stadium, earmarked for 2027 AFCON.
President William Ruto has ramped up pressure on the contractors working on the Talanta Stadium following a recent site visit.
The 60,000-seater stadium, which is currently under construction, continues to take shape as it gears up to host matches during the highly anticipated 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenya will co-host the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Talanta Stadium is set to serve as Kenya’s main venue for the continental football showpiece. Meanwhile, the Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, both undergoing renovations, with the latter standing ready, are expected to play a supporting role after hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
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Strict Deadline for Completion of Talanta Stadium.
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An artist’s impression of the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City Stadium whish is expected to cost Kshs 44.7 billion.
During his tour of the Talanta Stadium site on April 11, President Ruto emphasized the importance of meeting the December 2025 completion deadline.
“I’ve come to push for timely delivery,” he said in Live Facebook Feed of the visit.
“Everyone is doing their part, and I’m very pleased with the progress. This is not a job I could manage alone, but with your support, we are moving forward. I wish you all the best, but as you know, we have a December deadline.”
He added, “This project must be completed by then. I want your assurance that we’ll maintain the same momentum.”
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Readiness for CHAN
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An aerial view of the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani earmarked for 2024 CHAN and 2027 AFCON (Photo Credit: Courtesy)
President Ruto also expressed confidence in Kenya’s readiness to host the 2024 CHAN tournament.
“I want to see what’s going on. I’ve seen great progress at Kasarani—the roof is in place, the canopy is complete, and it’s looking impressive. So we are ready for CHAN,” he said.
The Nyayo National Stadium stands ready to host 2024 CHAN games while its counterpart Kasarani is in the latter stages of renovations.
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