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Kihumbuini Stadium: Sakaja bets on Ksh277M project to nurture talent in Kangemi, Kawangware and Westlands
22nd August, 2026 08:10 AM
Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja has said the redevelopment of Kihumbuini Stadium at a cost of Ksh277 million has passed the 70 per cent completion mark.
In a statement on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, the county boss said the project is expected to provide a modern sporting facility for talent development in the areas of Kangemi, Kawangware and Westlands, once the remaining works are finalised.
Sakaja added that the terraces and changing rooms have already been completed, while work on the playing surface and shades is at an advanced stage.
“This is part of our broader commitment to transforming Nairobi’s stadiums into modern, quality facilities where our young people can discover, develop and showcase their talents, while communities have access to safe spaces for sports and recreation,” he said.
The governor added that Kihumbuini is part of a wider programme to upgrade sporting facilities across Nairobi. Woodley Stadium and City Stadium are also undergoing major improvements as the county seeks to expand access to quality grounds for athletes and local teams.
The developments come as Kenyan sporting authorities continue to improve infrastructure ahead of the resumption of domestic leagues and the country’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
National level
At the national level, major works are continuing at key facilities earmarked for the continental tournament.
The under-construction Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City has been among the flagship projects, while Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadium are also part of Kenya’s AFCON infrastructure programme.
Kasarani has also been undergoing upgrades, including preparations for a modern irrigation system covering the main stadium and its annexes, as authorities work to bring the facility closer to international standards.
At Talanta Sports City, additional training pitches have been brought into the construction programme, with two grounds handed over for works in June as part of preparations to provide adequate training facilities for teams during AFCON 2027.
The infrastructure drive is not limited to the playing venues. Plans for improved transport links around the major Nairobi sporting facilities have also been pursued, including a proposed rail connection between Nairobi Central, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sports City.
The upgrades are expected to leave a broader legacy beyond AFCON 2027 by providing facilities that can be used by Kenyan clubs, national teams, schools and community athletes.
For Nairobi, the redevelopment of Kihumbuini, Woodley and City Stadiums could similarly strengthen the grassroots sporting system by giving local players improved spaces to train and compete.
With the new domestic football season approaching, the county and national infrastructure projects could therefore play an important role in providing better venues for local competitions while Kenya continues its preparations to co-host AFCON 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
