Nairobi is set to see a major expansion of its road network under a proposal to construct a new 19.5-kilometer road system aimed at improving traffic circulation around the Talanta Sports City Stadium and the Bomas International Convention Center (BICC).
In an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study Report published on August 5, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) announced that it had received the proposal for review in accordance with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA).
“Pursuant to Section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act CAP 387, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project,” the report read in part.
19.5km Talanta -Bomas Road Proposal
The proposed project has been submitted by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), which plans to develop the road network to increase road capacity and improve traffic movement in the areas surrounding the two major facilities.
According to the ESIA report, the planned road network will cover approximately 19.5 kilometers and will pass through Dagoretti South, Kibra and Lang’ata constituencies in Nairobi City County.
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“The proponent, Kenya Urban Roads Authority, proposes an approximately 19.5 km road network to enhance traffic circulation and capacity in support of the Talanta Sports City Stadium and Bomas International Convention Center (BICC) traversing Dagoretti South, Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in Nairobi City County,” it stated.
The project is aimed at supporting traffic circulation to the Talanta Sports City Stadium and the Bomas International Convention Center (BICC), both of which are expected to attract significant numbers of visitors once operational.
Public Invited to Review and Comment on Project
NEMA has made the full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report available for public inspection during working hours at its headquarters on Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, and at the Office of the County Director of Environment for Nairobi County.
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A copy of the report can also be accessed through the NEMA website.
The Authority has invited members of the public to submit written or oral comments on the proposed project within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice. The feedback will be considered as part of NEMA’s decision-making process before a final determination is made.
“NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to assist the Authority in the decision-making process for this project.”
Comments may also be submitted electronically through NEMA’s official email address, [email protected].
Talanta Stadium, BICC Race Toward Completion as Major Projects Near Finish Line
The Talanta Sports City Stadium was reported to be 92.57% complete in late July 2026, with government officials maintaining that the facility remains on course to be ready ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
This project has experienced several timeline adjustments since construction began. Initial completion was targeted for December 2025, before the schedule shifted to February 2026, with later inspections indicating the project could extend into March 2026. Some updates also pointed to completion between May and July 2026.
Meanwhile, construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) continues, with the main convention center reported at 86.21% complete. Overall, Phase One of the project stood at 43.66% complete as of late July 2026.
The latest progress report projects the BICC to be completed by 31 December 2026. Earlier timelines had targeted April 2026 and later September 2026, while previous updates linked the project to preparations for the France–Africa Summit before the schedule was revised.
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