The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced that it will close the Jamhuri Road for two days.

In a notice on Thursday, October 9, KURA said the road will be closed from Friday, October 10, 8:00pm.

The Authority said the closure will give room for construction of essential drainage and sewer infrastructure as part of the Talanta Sports City Project

“KURA wishes to notify the general public of the closure of Jamuhuri road from 8:00 PM on Friday, 10th October 2025 to 11.00 PM on Sunday 12th October 2025,” reads part of the notice.

“This is due to the construction of essential drainage and sewer infrastructure as part of the Talanta Sports City Project at Jamuhuri Sports Grounds.”

KURA Provides Alternatives Routes

KURA has advised motorists to use Sanctuary Road and Kibera Drive.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this period,” it added.

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Ruto Visits Talanta Sports City

President William Ruto expressed satisfaction with the progress in the construction of the world-class Nairobi’s Talanta Sports City when he visited the facility in April 2025.

The President said 3,300 workers have been hired at the stadium, with 2,000 working during the day, while 1,300 are engaged at night in the 60,000-seater facility.

“With this pace, the Talanta Sports City, with a football pitch while outside the stadium is an athletic field and rugby training grounds, will be ready by December 2025,” he said.

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Stadium to be Ready Before AFCON

Ruto said the sports facility will be complete before the end of the year in readiness for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027.

“I am happy with the progress being made here. I am optimistic we’ll beat the December date,” President Ruto said.

The transformative project aims to redefine Kenya’s sporting profile, offering an iconic facility and infrastructural upgrade for both the city and the nation.

He said the government was committed to improving sporting facilities to offer quality training grounds for the country’s sportsmen and women.

Workers at Talanta Sports City when President William Ruto visited the facility in April 2025. PHOTO/PCS.