Moi International Stadium Kasarani is set to undergo renovations, leading to its temporary closure in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation was led by Cabinet Secretary of Sports Ababu Namwamba and Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum.
Kasarani refurbishment
The Ministry of Sports aims to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recommendations and fulfil their Sports Infrastructure Master Plan through this refurbishment.
The 40-year-old stadium will undergo a comprehensive overhaul, including improvements to the canopy, terraces, changing rooms, washrooms, media centres, lighting, drainage systems, and the introduction of coded seats, among other state-of-the-art advancements.
The Sports Principal Secretary expressed the ministry’s commitment to transforming Kasarani into a world-standard stadium within the next 12 months.
“We are committed to transforming Kasarani into a world standard stadium in the next 12 months, undertaken in a fashion that observes timeliness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness with the highest standards in mind,” the PS said.
The renovation project, led by the Kenya Defence Force and executed by a Chinese corporation, is expected to adhere to high standards of timeliness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania won a joint bid to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations in September. Despite strong bids from Senegal, Botswana, and others, the East African nations emerged as the preferred hosts.
Allocation of Stadiums
The organizing committee will determine the allocation of games among the three countries based on their respective infrastructure and accommodation capabilities.
Morocco secured the bid to host the 2025 AFCON games, defeating competition from Zambia, Botswana, and a joint Nigeria-Benin bid.
The tournament is scheduled to take place between June and July of 2025. Morocco received all 22 votes after Algeria withdrew its candidacy less than 24 hours before the voting process.