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Talanta Stadium project, earmarked for 2027 AFCON is facing scrutiny over the billions projected to be spent on construction.
The Kenya Ministry of Sports and project partner Ministry of Defence is facing scrutiny on the billions projected to be spent on the Talanta Stadium project.
The under-construction 60,000-seater stadium has been earmarked as the main venue for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The hosting of the continental showpiece, which is a joint venture between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, is proving costly, especially for Kenya.
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According to Nation Sports, it has now emerged that the complete construction of the stadium will cost Kshs 44.7 billion.
This was revealed in a document presented to the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture by the Ministry of Defence–led Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya.
The documents raised questions among some members of Parliament, with South Suba MP Caroli Omondi questioning who will bear the financial burden.
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Funding Gaps and Accountability Concerns
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Ministry of Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru noted that the majority of the funds were yet to be secured and that the government will bear the burden of the cost.
“We have gotten the cost of these projects, and we are going to stick to them,” said Mariru, as quoted by Nation Sports.
“These projects will be under audit even after we are done. But as a committee, you raise a critical question of these contractors—that they need to be facilitated—and the government, in the name of the Ministries of Sports and Defence, is working on securing resources so that these projects are done.”
On her part, CS Tuya shed light on the disparity between work done and money paid during the project.
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“The question that has kept coming from members is that what is the magic because of the disparity between work done and payment made. It is the securitization of the Sports Fund, and once that process is complete—which is a process between the Ministry of Sports and the National Treasury—then we will have a flow of money to facilitate the contractors to complete the work," said Tuya.
The Talanta Stadium project is part of a wider initiative to prepare the country for a bumper football season.
Before the 2027 football extravaganza, Kenya will first host the 2024 African Nations Championship, with Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums expected to play a crucial role, having undergone renovations, the former yet to be complete.
The two facilities will complement the Talanta Stadium in 2027, along with other facilities like Police Sacco Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex.
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