Chief of Defence Forces Charles Kahariri on Wednesday toured the Talanta Stadium construction site at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi.
The CDF was in the company of other senior officials from the Kenya Defence Forces.
The visit aimed to assess the progress of the project whose capacity is expected to be 60,000.
General Kahariri commended the achievements so far and encouraged the contractors to continue delivering a world-class facility that aligns with the international standards set by FIFA.
He expressed his confidence that the project would meet its deadline.
“I am pleased with the ongoing construction works and I commend you all for your excellent work. I am confident we will meet the December 2025 deadline with the high standards we are known for,” he stated.
The Talanta Stadium, once completed, is set to host the African Cup of Nation games scheduled for June and July 2027.
Other stadiums to play host are Nyayo Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre.
A photo of the ongoing construction of Talanta Stadium / HANDOUT
The construction of the stadium began in March 2024. It is expected to be completed by December 2025.
The Construction of Talanta Stadium is one of the latest mega sports projects in the country after the construction of Nyayo National Stadium in 1983 and Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani) in 1987.
KDF Officials oversee construction of Talanta Stadium 2025./HANDOUT
The Talanta Sports City, along with the upgrades to Kasarani, Nyayo, and Kipchoge Keino Stadia, is being supervised by the Ministry of Defence as Kenya prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in partnership with Tanzania and Uganda under the Pamoja East Africa initiative.
