The Raila Odinga Talanta International Stadium will be completed by the end of July 2026, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced as Kenya intensifies preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility on Tuesday, June 23, Mvurya said the construction works at the stadium were progressing as scheduled, with the facility expected to be ready ahead of inspection by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

According to the CS, the stadium is at 91 percent complete, expressing satisfaction with the progress made so far.

"I conducted an inspection of the Raila Odinga International Stadium, and I am satisfied with the pace of works at the facility, with all major construction activities expected to be substantially completed by the end of July this year," Mvurya stated.

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"Continuous monitoring, turf management, and landscaping works are ongoing at the main playing pitch and the football training grounds to ensure full compliance with CAF standards and requirements ahead of AFCON 2027," he added.

During the inspection tour, Mvurya also handed over the construction of two additional training pitches, with the third one also nearing completion.

According to Mvurya, once the AFCON is over, the training facilities will support football, rugby and athletics training programmes.

Currently, the remaining works inside the stadium are focusing on electrical installations, final fittings and finishing touches. Similarly, the grass is growing according to schedule.

At the same time, continuous turf management and landscaping works are ongoing to ensure full compliance with CAF standards and requirements.

Outside the stadium, supporting infrastructure works, including road construction and rail-related developments, are also progressing on schedule, according to the ministry.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke