Ruto Calls CS Chirchir, Issues Orders Over Transport To Talanta Stadium
The Head of State paid an impromptu visit to the facility, which includes the 60,000-capacity ultramodern stadium
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
President William Ruto on Friday, April 11, directed Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to address possible challenges involving transport to the Talanta Sports City Stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Head of State paid an impromptu visit to the facility, which includes the 60,000-capacity ultramodern stadium, whose construction is being fast-tracked ahead of the continental tournament set to be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Ruto met with the engineers and construction workers handling the project. During the discussion, one of the engineers told Ruto that once the stadium is done, the biggest issue will be figuring out how fans will get there—transport could be a real headache.
President William Ruto during an inspection visit to Talanta Stadium on April 11, 2025. /PCS
"The major issue will be the transport, the flow of 60,000 people...We have had a meeting with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on which roads need to be expanded," the engineer said.
The president, recognizing the issue, quickly called up Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir to address it. Word is, he told the CS to kickstart plans for a modern rail system to make getting to the stadium smooth and hassle-free.
On top of that, Ruto instructed the engineers on-site to boost the energy setup by adding solar panels to back up the power from Kenya Power (KPLC). "Where it is that we can place solar panels, we should. I am very happy with this," the president said.
The facility is being constructed to meet FIFA standards, making it fit to host top-tier international sports competitions.
Unlike the usual stadiums that feature a running track, Talanta Sports City is designed specifically for football and rugby, with separate nearby fields dedicated to athletics.
Construction officially kicked off with a groundbreaking on March 1, 2024, and it's slated for completion by December 2025.
The project is being executed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), with oversight from the Kenya Defence Forces Engineering Department. Construction of the stadium will cost $344.5 million (Ksh44.7 billion).
Besides Talanta Sports City Stadium, several other venues are being upgraded to meet international standards.
These include Nyayo National Stadium, Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani, Kenya Academy of Sports, Police Sacco Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, and Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu.
President Ruto assigned the Ministry of Defence to oversee the progress of these renovations.
