Talanta to be Renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium - Ruto Reveals
Calls to rename the stadium had intensified during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations where the matter was publicly raised before President Ruto...
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President William Ruto has approved the renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium upon its completion, following a public request during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations.
- The renaming was publicly requested by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- President Ruto confirmed the change, stating, "as soon as we are done, we will do that."
- The rename process involves proposals, review by government ministries including Sports, Lands, and Public Works, Cabinet approval, public consultations, legal checks, and a formal gazette notice.
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President Ruto Approves Renaming Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium - December 2025
During the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made a public request to President William Ruto to rename the under-construction Talanta Stadium. The governor proposed naming the 60,000-seat stadium after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a suggestion that received strong support from the crowd. President Ruto approved the request and announced the decision to honor the late former Prime Minister, who passed away on October 15. The soon-to-be-completed venue will be officially named the Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium.
