The Kenyan government has unveiled the latest developments in the ongoing rehabilitation of Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, as the country steps up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, the 45,000-capacity facility is undergoing an extensive transformation aimed at delivering a modern sporting venue capable of meeting international standards and providing an improved experience for players, officials and supporters.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Tusker stifled Gor Mahia's midfield to claim 4th Super Cup titleThe stadium had earlier undergone hurried rehabilitation ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), but the government has now moved into a more comprehensive phase of works as it seeks to prepare the facility for major international assignments.Omollo said the ongoing transformation includes the installation of a new hybrid Bermuda-grass playing surface, an advanced drainage system, fully replaced seating and upgraded VIP and VVIP lounges.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907181##The spectator canopy is reportedly 99 per cent complete, while the stadium will also feature 2,000-lux floodlighting, animation screens and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) facilities.Modern changing rooms, automated ticketing systems and upgraded media areas are also part of the works, alongside the rehabilitation of two training grounds within the complex.Former NSL MVP details plan to secure regular game time at Gor Mahia“Built in 1987 under Kenya’s second President, H.E. Daniel arap Moi, the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani has for decades stood as one of the country’s most iconic sporting landmarks,” Omollo said in a statement.He added that the transformation was necessary as the ageing facility could no longer match Kenya’s ambitions of hosting major international sporting events.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907180##The rehabilitation is being overseen by the Ministry of Defence and Sports Kenya, with the government targeting a facility that meets FIFA and CAF requirements ahead of AFCON 2027.Kenya's preparations for the continental tournament have placed Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium and the new Raila Odinga International Stadium at the centre of the country's infrastructure programme.Akonnor identifies key area to fix after Gor Mahia’s Super Cup loss to TuskerThe Kasarani facelift comes as the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium also nears completion. The flagship facility was reported to be more than 92 per cent complete in August, with the main stadium and several auxiliary works entering their final stages.With AFCON 2027 drawing closer, the government is racing against time to ensure Kenya's principal stadiums are ready to meet continental standards.
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