Work on Talanta Sports City Stadium has advanced to 66 per cent, with the facility expected to be fully operational by February 2026, government officials confirmed after an inspection led by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya.
After touring the site on Friday, CS Mvurya said he was satisfied with both the speed and quality of construction, emphasizing the stadium’s potential to become a national sports landmark.
“I have conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Talanta City Stadium, which now stands at 66 per cent completion. By the end of December 2025, all exterior and major infrastructural works will be finalised, paving the way for the contractor to commence finishing works in preparation for full operationalisation by February 2026,” he said.
He added that key supporting projects, including upgrades to roads, utilities, rail connections, and other facilities, are progressing steadily through the Whole-of-Government Approach.
The Talanta Sports City during construction. PHOTO/HandoutCS Mvurya described the stadium as a critical investment for positioning Kenya as a top sports destination in Africa and globally.
"The iconic monumental project is a cornerstone in positioning Kenya as a continental and global sporting powerhouse, elevating our capacity to host world-class events while showcasing Kenya’s excellence, ambition, and growing reputation in modern sports infrastructure development," he said.
The inspection team included Sports PS Elijah Mwangi, Defence PS Patrick Mariru, and other senior government officials.
The 60,000-seat stadium is being designed to host both football and rugby matches. Infrastructure enhancements include a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Ngong Road, a new railway station, and a link road connecting the Southern Bypass to the Bomas International Conference Centre.
Financing for the project comes through innovative solutions, including the Linzi 003 Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, which raised over Sh44 billion.
