Ruto to rename soon-to-be-completed Talanta Stadium after Raila Odinga
President William Ruto has agreed to rename the soon-to-be-completed Talanta Stadium after the late Raila Odinga, following a request by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during Jamhuri Day celebrations...
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President William Ruto has agreed to rename the soon-to-be-completed Talanta Stadium to the Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium, following a proposal by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. This decision, announced during Jamhuri Day celebrations, will honor the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on October 15.
- The stadium, currently in its final phase, is set to be Kenya's largest sporting arena, surpassing the 48,000-seat Kasarani Stadium.
- The facility is scheduled for completion at the end of next year, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- The renaming will significantly enshrine Raila Odinga's legacy within one of Kenya's most prominent landmarks.
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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.
