Talanta Sports City Stadium 66 per cent complete, set for opening on February 2026
CS Mvurya highlighted that complementary infrastructure works, including rail connectivity, road upgrades, utilities, and other supporting facilities, are progressing steadily under the Whole-of-Government Approach.
The government has announced that Talanta Sports City Stadium is now 66 per cent complete and remains on track for full operationalisation by February 2026. This follows an inspection by Cabinet Secretary for Sports Salim Mvurya and senior government officials.
Speaking after the tour on Friday, CS Mvurya said he was satisfied with the pace and quality of work, noting that the stadium is set to become a key landmark in Kenya’s sporting landscape.
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“I have conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Talanta City Stadium, which now stands at 66 per cent completion. By the end of December 2025, all exterior and major infrastructural works will be finalised, paving the way for the contractor to commence finishing works in preparation for full operationalisation by February 2026,” he said.
CS Mvurya highlighted that complementary infrastructure works, including rail connectivity, road upgrades, utilities, and other supporting facilities, are progressing steadily under the Whole-of-Government Approach.
The Sports CS described the monumental project as a cornerstone for positioning Kenya as a continental and global sporting powerhouse.
"The iconic monumental project is a cornerstone in positioning Kenya as a continental and global sporting powerhouse, elevating our capacity to host world-class events while showcasing Kenya’s excellence, ambition, and growing reputation in modern sports infrastructure development," he said.
Accompanying CS Mvurya during the inspection were Sports PS Elijah Mwangi, Defence PS Patrick Mariru, and other senior government officers.
The 60,000-seater facility is designed to host both football and rugby matches. Key infrastructure supporting the stadium includes a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Ngong Road, a railway station providing access to the stadium, and a link road connecting the Southern Bypass to the Bomas International Conference Centre.
The project is being funded through innovative mechanisms, including the Linzi 003 Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), which raised over Sh44 billion.
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