A new chapter is unfolding at the heart of Kenyan sport as the government moves into phase two of a sweeping renovation of Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.
The iconic venue will close its doors temporarily as crews begin intensive work to ready the stadium for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Tanzania and Uganda.
Nicholas Musonye, chairman of the Local Organising Committee, has urged stakeholders and fans to keep perspective as the upgrades gather pace. Musonye’s message is simple and urgent: sanity and patience must guide the process.
With timelines tight and expectations high, he has appealed for cooperation from contractors, local authorities and the public to ensure the project stays on track without panic or politicisation.
The decision to fast-track improvements follows lessons learned during the 2024 CHAN tournament.
Musonye says the Ministry of Sports and Sports Kenya have taken those lessons to heart, prioritising upgrades that meet international standards and address the practical needs of players, officials and supporters. The Kasarani closure is part of a broader national strategy to elevate facilities across the country so Kenya can host a seamless continental spectacle.
The works at Kasarani are more than cosmetic. Expect modernised seating, upgraded pitch technology, improved spectator flow, and enhanced broadcast and media facilities — all designed to deliver a world-class matchday experience.
For Nairobi, the renovations are also an economic and civic opportunity: better stadia mean more events, more visitors and a stronger reputation as a sporting capital.
Musonye has framed the renovations as a collective mission. He has called on fans to remain patient during temporary disruptions and urged local leaders to support logistics, security and transport improvements that will complement the stadium works. The message is clear: this is Kenya’s moment, and it will require discipline, coordination and a steady hand to seize it.
With Kasarani entering its next phase of transformation, the countdown to AFCON 2027 has taken a tangible step forward.
Musonye’s plea for sanity is both a practical request and a rallying cry, a reminder that building greatness takes time, teamwork and trust. If the current momentum holds, Kenya will not only host matches; it will showcase a renewed sporting infrastructure ready to welcome Africa.
