Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the progress of the construction of the 60,000-seater Talanta Stadium, marked to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027).
In a statement issued on Tuesday April 21, 2026, PS Omollo said the project is nearing completion, with work now focusing on seat installation, broadcast systems, lighting, and final electrical and ICT fittings.
He also stated that internal finishes are almost complete, with public address systems, screens and floodlights already installed.
“The project is in its final construction phase, with the superstructure complete and works focusing on seat installation, broadcast systems, lighting and final electrical and ICT fittings,” PS Omollo stated.
“Internal finishes are nearing completion, with installed public address systems, screens and floodlights bringing the arena closer to operational readiness,” he added.
The facility also incorporates an irrigation pump room, fire and domestic water storage systems and a roof-harvested rainwater management system; engineered to collect, treat and recycle water for pitch irrigation.
The stadium has a computerized hydraulic tension cable system supporting the roof structure, which according to PS Omollo, “places it among a select group of globally advanced stadiums.”
It has also been fitted with complementary amenities including retail spaces, modern changing rooms and VAR-enabled officiating suites.
The update comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) directed Kenya to meet a series of requirements at the 60,000-seater stadium in preparation for hosting the 2027 AFCON tournament.
Some of the CAF’s recommendations include validation of spectator movement plans, proper zoning of teams, officials, and media, confirmation of Venue Operational Centre (VOC), and coordination of critical systems, including lighting, backup power, and safety infrastructure.
