The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Kahariri, has expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing construction of the Talanta Sports City Stadium.The General was at the Jamuhuri Grounds on Wednesday 29 January to inspect the ongoing works on the 60,000-seater stadium, which has been earmarked for completion by December 2025.Kenyan defender loaned out by English Championship side Middlesbrough”I am pleased with the ongoing construction works, and I commend you all for your excellent work,” he uttered.Upon a comprehensive tour and inspection of the establishment, the general exuded confidence that the construction would be completed within the set time frame.##NAJAVA_MECA_8666813##”I am confident we will meet the December 2025 deadline with the high standards we are known for,” the General assured.The stadium, alongside upgrades to Nyayo, Kasarani, and Kipchoge Keino are under the supervision of the Kenya Defence Forces in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence as Kenya gets set to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Harambee Stars vice captain reveals decision that unlocked successful careerKenya, in partnership with neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, will jointly host Africa’s premier football tournament under the Pamoja East Africa bid.The construction began on March 1st, 2024 after President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking ceremony.##NAJAVA_MECA_8666823##During the luncheon, the then-Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ababu Namwamba disclosed that the stadium will meet FIFA and CAF requirements.The Talanta Sports City facility will have seven changing rooms, tech-savvy facilities suited for live TV broadcasts, VAR and goal-line technology.Viborg rejects bid for 174 million-valued Harambee Stars defenderThis is the first time in close to four decades that Kenya is building an international standard stadium since the construction of Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia in 1983 and 1987, respectively.The projects were undertaken during Kenya’s second president, Daniel Arap Moi’s, era.Photos Courtesy of KDF
