Government sets aside Sh44.7 billion for Talanta Sports Complex as part of AFCON preparations

The government is investing Sh44.7 billion in the construction of the Talanta Sports Complex, the Ministry of Defense has disclosed.

Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture, Cabinet Secretary for Defense Soipan Tuya on Thursday said that Sh2 billion has already been paid to the Chinese firm contracted to undertake the work.

She noted that construction of the new stadium is currently at 37 percent completion and is expected to be finished by February 28, 2026.

Tuya briefed the Committee on the progress of sports infrastructure projects ahead of Kenya’s hosting duties for the CHAN and AFCON football tournaments.

She revealed that other major facilities across the country are undergoing renovations to meet the standards required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

She said Sh3.6 billion has been allocated for the first phase of renovation at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the designated venue for this year’s CHAN games in August.

“Phase two of changing the status of Kasarani will cost another Sh.3.1 billion to make the facility eligible to host AFCON,” Tuya told the MPs during the meeting at Bunge Towers.