Kenya Accelerates Stadium Development Ahead of AFCON 2027
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Kenyan President, William Ruto has directed Kenya's Ministry of Sports to fully fund the construction of a new 10,000-seat stadium in Kilifi, showing an accelerated push to upgrade national sports infrastructure.
According to multiple reports, the stadium will cost about KSh800 million (aapx. USD 6.2 million) project and will include: a standard football pitch and athletics track, gyms and saunas, conference and media facilities.
The move follows the national government's takeover of the 15,000-seat Mombasa Stadium project, with construction set to resume imminently, as Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
With AFCON 2027 approaching, Kenya is entering a critical infrastructure investment phase. Beyond compliance with international federation standards, these projects aim to: strengthen regional sports tourism, expand athlete development pathways, drive local economic activity, position Kenya as a long-term East African sports hub.
Source: Kenyans
