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October 2, 2026
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Talanta Stadium 94% complete as MPs raise AFCON 2027 readiness concerns

Talanta Stadium 94% complete as MPs raise AFCON 2027 readiness concerns

The project, being undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, is expected to meet the December 31 deadline set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Committee was told...

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Nairobi's new Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium is 94% complete, but Members of Parliament have raised concerns about infrastructure and security preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

  • The 60,000-seater stadium construction is at 94%, with outdoor facilities at 92% and external works at 93%.
  • The National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee, led by Committee Chairman Daniel Wanyama, inspected the stadium and questioned transport, medical facilities, and CAF compliance.
  • The project's cost has increased to an estimated Sh45.8 billion from an initial Sh35 billion.

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