Ongoing construction works at Talanta Stadium project /PS OMOLLO/X
The Talanta Stadium project is on course for completion, reaffirming the government’s commitment to nurturing and monetizing youth talent, especially in sports.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, said the project is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, with oversight from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
Groundbreaking for the 60,000-capacity stadium was presided over by President William Ruto in March 2024, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a landmark development in Kenya’s sporting and cultural landscape.
The facility will be the second major sports infrastructure project since the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, which was completed in 1987.
Talanta Stadium’s design incorporates advanced technology, including a computerized hydraulic tension cable lifting roof—an innovation found in only four stadiums worldwide. Once completed, Kenya will become the fifth country globally to host such a facility.
The stadium will meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards, making it a premier venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). It will feature seven changing rooms, VIP lounges, modern locker rooms, media centers, VAR booths, and goal-line technology.
Ongoing construction works at Talanta Stadium project/PS OMOLLO/X
Ongoing works include steel installations for the façade and extensive drainage systems to ensure both durability and functionality.
Beyond sports, the facility is envisioned as a hub for community engagement, with capacity to host concerts, cultural festivals, exhibitions, and national events.
The project has also created thousands of jobs, particularly for youth and women, contributing to household incomes and boosting the national economy.
Ongoing construction works at Talanta Stadium project/PS OMOLLO/X 
