Stands structure almost complete in Talanta Stadium latest updates [VIDEO]
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The steel works are now done, and the slubbing is almost complete, with online projections placing the seating and third layer structures at over 90% complete
The ongoing construction of the Talanta Sports City Stadium is progressing well, with the latest updates showing the stands and seating structures almost complete.
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Latest videos from the construction site also show that the installation of curtain walls is complete, and the beginning of the mounting of canopy stands.
Talanta Sports City is a brand new stadium that the Government of Kenya is constructing in readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenya, alongside neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, won the rights to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 AFCON.
The country embarked on the renovation of Kasarani and Nyayo Stadia for CHAN and Talanta Sports City to join the two in hosting AFCON.
The Construction of the brand new stadium began on 1 March 2024, with the project expected to be complete within two years to beat the March 2026 deadline.
According to a short clip by Kalenjinland on Facebook, construction works at the Ngong Road-based facility are continuing in earnest, and as of now, the stands and seating areas are almost complete.
In Mozzart Sport’s previous update, the first two layers were complete while in the third layer, steel works that would support the structure were being fitted in readiness for the slabs.
The steel works are now done, and the slubbing is almost complete, with online projections placing the seating and third layer structures at over 90% complete.
Video courtesy of Stadium's TV
According to another YouTube video by Africa Stadiums, the installation of curtain walls at the flagship project is also complete in readiness for the next phase of construction.
A curtain wall is the exterior non-structural covering of a building that protects the interior structures from the effects of weather and provides aesthetics during construction, among other functions.
Additionally, the erection and installation of canopy walls has also begun in the proposed 60,000-seater stadium.
The canopy walls signify the intended beginning of the installation of canopy structural works, which will commence once the top seating layer of the stadium is complete.
In the middle and lower layers of the facility, portioning has already begun with various rooms beginning to take shape.
It is in the middle layer that the VIP and the VVIP will be domiciled, with artistic impressions showing that the areas will consist of ultra-modern finishing and exclusive sections, including a presidential suite.
It is also in the middle layer that the main broadcasting area, as well as the Media Tribune, will be placed.
Talanta is designed to be an ultra-modern football and rugby-only stadium that will not have a running track, as is the case with Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadium.
In a report presented to parliament, the Ministry of Defense, through Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, revealed that the stadium is expected to cost USD 344.5 million (approximately Ksh 44.5 billion) upon completion.
The renowned China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), who are the contractors and are known for handling mega projects in the country in recent times, revealed that the project will be in sync with the green agenda through renewable energy as well as the construction of green spaces.
The two other stadia set to host AFCON, Kasarani and Nyayo, rehabilitation and facelifts are still on course but nearing completion.
Phase one of rehabilitation at Nyayo was initially complete and the facility opened for matches including the first leg of the Mashemeji Derby but it has since been closed again.
The latest closure is motivated by the fact that the stadium was earmarked to host the 2025 Kip Keino Classic, which necessitated the replacement of the tartan track and parts of the perimeter wall.
In Kasarani, which was initially thought to be complete, finishing of some parts is still ongoing with CAF hesitant on authorizing the use of Kenya's biggest sporting facility for fear of vandalism ahead of CHAN slated for Saturday, 2 to Saturday, 30 August 2025.
The construction works at Police Sacco Stadium, Kasarani Annex, and Kirigiti Stadium, which will be used as training grounds, is also ongoing, while Ulinzi Sports Complex is complete and already in use.
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