March 13, 2026


Kasarani Stadium|Nairobi

Kasarani Stadium|Nairobi

Nairobi

Name: Kasarani Stadium|Nairobi

Capacity: 60000

Kasarani Stadium|Nairobi facts

  • Kasarani Stadium is mostly used for football matches with the Kenya national team, Harambee stars, playing most of their home matches in this facility.
  • Construction of a cricket stadium and a golf course is underway in the complex
  •  The stadium was closed down in January 2010 for a year to allow for major renovations on all its facilities estimated to about Kshs.1Billion. 
  • Moi international sports complex is managed and maintained by the Sports Stadia Management Board
  •  Aside from hosting games, the complex has been used to host activities such as AGM of big corporate, concerts, political events etc notably the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards

Kasarani Stadium|Nairobi info

Moi International Sports Complex – Kasarani

The Moi International Sports Complex, popularly known as Kasarani Stadium, is located approximately 15 kilometres from Nairobi’s city centre, on the outskirts of the capital. It is Kenya’s largest multi-purpose sports complex, with a seating capacity of 60,000 spectators, excluding VIP lounges and hospitality suites.

The complex boasts a wide range of modern facilities, including state-of-the-art changing rooms, restaurants, mini-shops, internet hotspots, press and media centres, and six conference rooms, each with a capacity of 60 people.

History and Development

The construction of the Moi International Sports Complex was driven by the need for a modern, large-capacity venue to host the 4th All-Africa Games in 1987. The Kenyan government entered into a bilateral agreement with the Chinese government to build a world-class sports facility capable of hosting major international events.

The result was a stadium of international repute, widely regarded as one of the finest sporting facilities on the African continent. Prior to its completion, Nyayo National Stadium had been the country’s primary venue for large-scale events.

The complex consists of several key facilities, including:

The Main Stadium

An Indoor Arena

A public Olympic-standard Aquatic Centre

A stadium hotel

Location and Accessibility

The stadium is situated in the Kasarani area, bordering Baba Dogo and Lucky Summer Estates, and Kasarani and Mwiki Estates . It is clearly visible from Thika Super Highway and lies a stone’s throw from Safari Park Hotel. Other nearby landmarks include United States International University (USIU), Kwetu Hostel, and major shopping centres — Garden City Mall to the south and TRM Mall to the north.

Surrounding residential areas include Mirema, Roysambu, Githurai 44 and 45, and the Roysambu Roundabout.

Recent Upgrades and Events

The Main Stadium underwent major renovations ahead of the 2025 CHAN Tournament, significantly enhancing its readiness for continental competitions. The complex also features the only public Olympic-standard aquatic centre in Kenya, while the Indoor Arena has a seating capacity of 5,000.

The Moi International Sports Complex has hosted numerous prestigious sporting and non-sporting events, including:

The Kip Keino Classic, an annual World Athletics Continental Tour event held every May

The World Junior Athletics Championships

Major volleyball, basketball, judo, and African Volleyball Cup of Nations tournaments

Beyond sports, the Indoor Arena has played a significant role in Kenya’s political history, having hosted several National Delegates Conferences (NDCs) for major political parties. Notably, it was the venue for the historic KANU–NDP conference that later gave rise to NARC, as well as the well-known ODM NDC, remembered for the “Men in Black” episode.

Legacy

The stadium is named after Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, Kenya’s second President. At one point, the Indoor Arena carried Safaricom naming rights, during which it was popularly referred to as the Safaricom Indoor Arena.

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