By Senior Editor, China Africa News
Nairobi, Kenya — February 3, 2026 — Kenya’s Talanta Sports City — a 60,000‑seat stadium under construction in the capital is rapidly rising along Ngong Road, drawing attention as one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years. The development is being built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and has become a focal point of national pride and scrutiny as the nation prepares to co‑host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Tanzania and Uganda.
CGTN Africa’s on‑the‑ground reporting captured the scale and ambition of the build‑out during a site visit in January 2026, where its team spoke with project engineers and documented the rising structure, underscoring how the facility now approaching its final construction stages has gone beyond a typical stadium project to become a symbol of engineering prowess and national aspiration.
The stadium was designed with a modern, football‑first approach a continuous bowl configuration without an athletics track and when finished will meet FIFA and CAF standards for hosting marquee matches and ceremonies. Its seating capacity and advanced structural elements are intended not just to serve AFCON but to elevate Kenya’s global sports profile.
Construction began in March 2024 after a groundbreaking ceremony attended by President William Ruto and has been financed through a landmark KSh 44.7 billion infrastructure bond, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, which marked a significant moment for market‑based funding of strategic national projects.
According to inspection reports, the stadium is now over 80 percent complete, with key structural and finishing works underway and government officials affirming timelines aimed at delivery well ahead of 2027 football celebrations.
CGTN’s coverage, including interviews with the CRBC deputy project manager and aerial views of the site, highlighted the blend of engineering innovation and cultural expression in the stadium’s design envisioned to offer fans clear sightlines and a memorable match‑day atmosphere.
Beyond the main arena, planners and stakeholders also see Talanta Sports City as a catalyst for broader development, with discussions already underway about complementary facilities such as hotels and retail spaces to turn the precinct into a lasting events and entertainment hub.
As Kenya continues its push toward AFCON 2027, the stadium’s steady progress and the mix of engineering ingenuity, public investment and regional excitement keeps it in the spotlight as more than just bricks and steel, but as a testament to the nation’s sporting aspirations and future‑focused infrastructure development.
