Kenya is making a major investment in its sporting future with the construction of the Talanta Sports City stadium. This impressive 60,000-seat venue, unveiled by President William Ruto, will be a central stage for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba emphasizes the stadium’s role in Kenya’s continuing sports legacy. “This project goes far beyond AFCON 2027. We envision a thriving economic hub with naming rights, professional management, and the potential to transform Kenya’s sporting landscape,” he explained.
The focus is on football, but the stadium’s adaptable design allows for rugby matches and large-scale concerts without compromising the pitch for its primary purpose. Both Namwamba and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) chief Nick Mwendwa have designated the stadium as the future home of the beloved national team, the Harambee Stars.
“We’ve designed this stadium to give Kenyan teams the home-field advantage they deserve. It surpasses FIFA and CAF standards, boasts broadcast-ready technology, and rivals the world’s finest stadiums,” Namwamba proudly stated.
Remarkably, this ambitious project is projected to cost less than similar stadiums in Abidjan and Kigali. The Sports CS expressed gratitude to President William Ruto and the cabinet for their unwavering support in making the stadium a reality.
However, Namwamba challenged the FKF to build a Harambee Stars team worthy of the new facility. “We cannot invest in such a magnificent stadium and then see our team falter in the early rounds. Kenya aims for a long-term development plan for the Harambee Stars, creating a team that truly contends with Africa’s best.”
FKF head Mwendwa echoed these sentiments, vowing to assemble a strong national team capable of advancing well beyond the group stage.
