Kasarani Stadium Walls Pulled Down as AFCON 2027 Preparations Gather Pace

Sections of the walls at Kasarani Stadium are being brought down as renovation works continue to prepare the facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside other East African nations.

The ongoing works include the removal of parts of the existing structure to create space for six new skyboxes as the government steps up efforts to upgrade the stadium ahead of the continental football tournament.

The renovations come as Kenya races to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadline of December 31, with the country expected to have its facilities ready to co-host Africa’s biggest football competition.

Kasarani Stadium is among the key venues alongside the newly Proposed Raila Odinga which is Talanta staduim and Nyayo stadium expected to play a major role during the tournament. The upgrades are part of broader preparations to ensure the country meets the infrastructure and facility standards required by CAF.

With the deadline approaching, the pace of construction and renovation works will be crucial in determining Kenya’s readiness to welcome teams, officials and football fans from across the continent for AFCON 2027.

Kenya is co-hosting AFCON 2027 as part of the East African regional bid alongside Uganda and Tanzania, under the Pamoja initiative.