Talanta Stadium Was 94% Complete in October Inspection; Technical Work Remained
Talanta Stadium was about 94 per cent complete when parliamentary committees inspected it on October 1, 2026, but officials still had technical, accessibility and operational work to finish before the venue could host international matches.
The 60,000-seat Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium is a major part of Kenya’s preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Uganda and Tanzania. Project officials told senators that construction had advanced substantially; the committee’s report stressed that structural progress alone does not establish tournament readiness.
What remained to be checked
The inspection focused on technical systems, accessibility and operations, as well as supporting facilities. A venue must be tested and able to operate safely for players, spectators, media and event staff before it can be treated as ready for a major tournament.
Separate reporting on the same inspection said officials expected the stadium to meet a December 31 construction deadline. That is a project target, not confirmation that CAF has certified the venue for matches.
CAF visit and hosting status
CAF President Patrice Motsepe visited Talanta and Kasarani in September. CAF’s statement described ongoing preparation discussions; it did not announce a change to Kenya’s co-host status.
Sources
- Parliament: Senate committee inspection and outstanding readiness items
- CAF: Motsepe’s visit and AFCON 2027 preparations
Last checked October 9, 2026. Completion percentages and targets are project updates; final event readiness depends on testing and required approvals.
