The Kasarani and Nyayo Stadia will be ready for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will co-host in February next year.Cabinet Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs Kipchumba Murkomen has assured the nation that the construction and upgrading of key stadia are on track.Murkomen added that these developments meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements, which are crucial in preparing for upcoming international sporting events.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466810##The stadia will be ready to host high-level competitions, including CHAN 2025 and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Kenya, alongside neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, will be co-hosting the 2027 AFCON, marking the first time the continental showpiece will be hosted in East Africa.Recently, a report by CAF deemed no stadia in the country sufficient for continental and international assignments, raising doubts about the country’s preparedness in hosting one of the biggest tournaments in the world.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466792##The Kenya national team, Harambee Stars, has been forced to host home matches in neighbouring Uganda, and completing the stadia will be encouraging news for local sports stakeholders.Murkomen provided the update on his social media platforms after inspecting the ongoing construction works at Kasarani.”With the CHAN tournament approaching, it’s essential to implement the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recommendations to stay on track. This afternoon, I assessed the ongoing renovation work at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. I’m pleased to confirm that we are on schedule to deliver a modern facility capable of hosting both CHAN and AFCON competitions.”Mathare United’s CEO reveals factors behind recent impressive runHe added, “The upgrades at Kasarani and Nyayo, together with the construction of Talanta Sports City, prepare the venues not only to meet international standards but also elevate Kenya’s status as a sports hub in Africa,” read a statement on Murkomen’s X (formerly Twitter) account.Two months ago, the CS, in a detailed address on the state of sports infrastructure and athlete welfare to the National Assembly, revealed that the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City at Jamhuri Park, Nairobi, and work at Kasarani and Nyayo will be completed by December 2025, alongside three training grounds, ahead of the 2027 AFCON.Kasarani is being upgraded with a new canopy, lighting system, and tartan track. Murkomen mentioned that several training grounds for CHAN, including Kasarani Annex ground, Kenya Academy of Sports, and Kirigiti Stadium, will also be available.Why Ghost consider’s Victor Wanyama the top professional player in KenyaNyayo National Stadium, an 18,000-seater, will feature a new canopy, improved lighting, and a new tartan track, with Police Sacco Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex as nearby training grounds.In addition to Talanta Sports City and MISC, which will have a new seating capacity of 55,000, the government has earmarked Kipchoge Keino Stadium as another venue for the 2027 AFCON.While no work is currently underway at Kipchoge Keino Stadium, Murkomen assured that the 15,000-capacity venue with a canopy and other facilities will be completed by December next year, with Eldoret National Polytechnic and 64 Stadium serving as training grounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466832##Sports Kenya was recently ordered to replant the grass at Kasarani after CAF indicated that sub-standard grass had been planted.Kenya has already been eliminated from the CHAN qualifiers after losing to South Sudan 3-1 on aggregate.Fans will be closely following the stadium progress to ensure completion in time to watch their national team, which will qualify as a host nation.Images courtesy of the Ministry of Sports
