
Construction of the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi is nearing completion, with works more than 92 per cent done as Kenya steps up preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to Business Today, the latest phase involves stitching the playing surface with synthetic fibres to reinforce the natural grass pitch. The project forms part of Kenya's broader infrastructure push ahead of the continental football tournament.
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