Kenya plans to add a protective canopy at Nyayo National Stadium after completing the new tartan track, which is currently at 90 percent completion and is expected to be finished within days. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced the modernization project aims to meet international standards for athletes and spectators while preparing venues for major competitions. The synthetic rubberized track will enhance training capabilities and complement facilities at Kasarani Stadium for track events.
The government views the renovations as part of broader efforts to position Kenya as a sporting hub ahead of co-hosting the 2027 African Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda. Mvurya inspected the site on Thursday, October 2, alongside Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and officials from Athletics Kenya and the National Olympic Committee. The stadium opened in the early 1980s but suffered from years of neglect before the current upgrades began restoring its status as a multipurpose venue.
The government views the renovations as part of broader efforts to position Kenya as a sporting hub ahead of co-hosting the 2027 African Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda. Mvurya inspected the site on Thursday, October 2, alongside Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and officials from Athletics Kenya and the National Olympic Committee. The stadium opened in the early 1980s but suffered from years of neglect before the current upgrades began restoring its status as a multipurpose venue.
