A joint parliamentary committee on Sports has backed Kenya’s preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying the country has the capacity and infrastructure required to stage the continental tournament.
The lawmakers expressed satisfaction with the progress and architectural standards of the Talanta Sports City Stadium, describing the 60,000-seater facility as value for taxpayers and an important investment for future generations.
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The committee, led by National Assembly Sports Committee Chair Dan Wanyama, toured the Raila Odinga International Stadium on Thursday to assess Kenya’s readiness ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
Wanyama said the inspection had given the committee confidence that the country would be ready to host the tournament.
“Our tour has given us an indication that all is well and Kenya will be in a position to host AFCON because so far what is remaining is so minor. We want to appreciate the works that have been done. This is something that Kenya should be proud of. The government has delivered a stadium of a modern stature and you can see that there is value for money,” Wanyama said.
Project supervisors from the Kenya Defence Forces have committed to completing the remaining auxiliary works by December 31, 2026.
The committee was accompanied by AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee chairperson Nicholas Musonye, Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kiplimo, Secretary Administrative for Sports Josephine Ouko and other senior Ministry of Sports officials.
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