The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a temporary closure of Jamuhuri Road this coming weekend to facilitate drainage and sewer works under the Talanta Sports City infrastructure project.
According to a public notice issued by KURA, the closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, and end at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The construction works will take place around the Jamuhuri Sports Grounds, a key site for the government’s flagship sports development initiative.
“This is due to the construction of essential drainage and sewer infrastructure as part of the Talanta Sports City Project at Jamuhuri Sports Grounds,” the notice read.
KURA on Alternative Routes
The Talanta Sports City Project is part of the government’s larger effort to revamp sports infrastructure across the country, with Jamuhuri being one of the central sites.
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The planned upgrades include modern stadium facilities, recreational spaces, and improved urban mobility in the surrounding areas.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes, specifically Sanctuary Road and Kibera Drive, to ease congestion and minimize delays.
Signage and traffic marshals will be deployed to guide road users throughout the closure period.
The new drainage and sewer systems are expected to enhance sewage management and sanitation in the Jamuhuri area, particularly during the rainy season.
The Authority is urging the public to plan their journeys in advance and to follow traffic updates through KURA’s official communication platforms.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s patience as we work to improve urban infrastructure,” said Eng. Silas M. Kinoti, the authority’s director general.
Construction of Talanta Sports City
President William Ruto commissioned the construction of the Talanta Sports City Stadium on March 1, 2024.
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“The construction of the 60, 000 customized football design at the Jamhuri grounds dubbed Talanta Sports City, officially kicked off with groundbreaking ceremony led by President William Ruto,” said the Ministry of Sports in a statement.
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) was selected as the contractor for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the Stadium.
President Ruto stated that it will be a modern infrastructural masterpiece featuring state-of-the-art equipment, with completion scheduled for December 2025.
The stadium will accommodate 60,000 spectators and will be a customized football design, tailored for soccer, rugby, and elite concerts.
It will also provide parking of up to 3,000 vehicles.
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