The construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi is progressing well.
President William Ruto inspected the construction progress on Tuesday afternoon and said the sports facility will be completed before the end of next year in readiness to host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027.
The development comes even as Kenya, together with its neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, continue to lay the ground to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Stadium serving as one of the main host locations.
"I have come here today to inspect the progress of the construction works of this stadium. We will employ more people to ensure the work is completed before the end of next year," he said.The stadium will serve as a venue for some of the Afcon matches. The project will redefine Kenya’s sporting profile and result in an iconic facility and infrastructural upgrade for Nairobi City and the nation, the President explained.
The new sports complex is exclusively a football field; unlike all of our other stadiums, it does not have a running track. On the other hand, a secondary outdoor pitch will be available, which will have a running track.
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He noted that Kenya was keen to develop and implement a comprehensive sports and creative industry infrastructure master plan.
He said the government is upgrading various sports infrastructure facilities to provide quality training for sportspeople and, at the same time, developing sporting talent across the country.
Earlier, President Ruto visited Lenana School Primary, where more classrooms are being built to accommodate the increasing number of learners at the institution.
The construction will take place between March 2024 and December 2025, or a little less than two years.
That time frame should give the contractor some leeway just in case there are any unanticipated hiccups in the construction process.
The Kenya Defence Forces will oversee the construction of the stadium by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC).
