Govt provides update on Kasarani Stadium renovations ahead of AFCON 2027
By Joel Masibo, June 11, 2026The government of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a world-class sporting facility at the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC) Kasarani, as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continue to gather momentum.
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has revealed that major upgrading works are currently underway at the 48,000-seater stadium, which has been earmarked as one of Kenya’s key venues for the continental football showpiece.
According to Mwangi, contractors are undertaking extensive pitch reconstruction works aimed at ensuring the facility meets international standards required to host high-profile matches during the tournament.
The ongoing works include comprehensive grading operations designed to achieve uniform ground levels across the playing surface. Engineers are also establishing the required base course depth while aligning soil layers to create the correct gradient needed for efficient drainage.
Taking to his official social media pages on Thursday, June 11, 2026, the PS noted that the technical processes are crucial in ensuring the pitch remains in optimal condition throughout competitions, regardless of weather conditions.
Kasarani Stadium update
“The upgrading of the 48,000 seater Moi International Sports Center (MISC) Kasarani are on as Kenya’s relentless push in readiness for AFCON 2027 gathers pace,” said Mwangi.
He added that the intensified pitch works currently being carried out will guarantee a high-quality playing surface capable of meeting international sporting requirements.
Mwangi expressed confidence that the project remains on schedule and that the facility will be ready within the stipulated timelines.
“We are on firmly on course to deliver a facility that meets international sporting standards,” he stated.
Kasarani Stadium is expected to play a central role in Kenya’s hosting duties during AFCON 2027, with the venue designated to stage some of the tournament’s most significant and high-intensity matches.
The renovations form part of broader efforts by the government to upgrade sports infrastructure across the country as Kenya, alongside its East African partners, prepares to welcome Africa’s premier football competition.
Mwangi emphasised that the ongoing developments extend beyond the upcoming tournament, describing them as part of a wider transformation of the country’s sporting landscape. “With each dawn, we are transforming Kenya’s sports ecosystem,” he said.
Kenya is co-hosting AFCON 2027 with neighboring East African nations, Uganda and Tanzania, making the successful completion of key infrastructure projects such as Kasarani Stadium vital to the country’s readiness for the historic event.