Construction works on the multi-million-shilling Raila Odinga International Stadium – Talanta in Nairobi, Kenya is now at its final phase.
Latest photos shared by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya shows that most of the structural works have been completed.
According to Tuya, the stadium is now at 88% complete.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is overseeing stadium’s construction while other aspects and being handled through the whole-of-government approach.
Raila Odinga International Stadium – Talanta is expected to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
“I toured the Raila Odinga International Stadium – Talanta site to assess construction progress. The Stadium is at 88 percent complete with the main structural works completed and current efforts are focused on final works to make the stadium fully operational and compliant with international standards and in readiness for AFCON 2027,” CS Tuya said.
“While the Kenya Defence Forces are overseeing construction of the stadium, complementary infrastructure in transport, energy, ICT, and water is progressing through a coordinated, whole-of-government approach,” she added.
