The Government has announced that construction of the Nairobi-Kibera-Talanta Station Meter Gauge Railway line is expected to be completed by December 15, 2026.
Transport Principal Secretary Mohammed Daghar disclosed the timeline on Tuesday, November 10, during an inspection of the ongoing works along the railway corridor.
Daghar said the new line would improve connectivity under the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service, which operates between Nairobi Central Station and Limuru Station, while providing easier access to Talanta Sports City.
The project involves replacing existing steel sleepers with concrete alternatives designed to improve track stability, increase durability and minimise maintenance costs.
According to the PS, the railway service will have the capacity to transport 1,500 passengers per trip once operations begin. Additional trips will also be scheduled to accommodate football fans travelling to the stadium.
Daghar noted that the railway upgrade forms part of broader government efforts to improve Nairobi’s commuter rail network ahead of the anticipated football fixture between Bayern Munich and Ajax FC.
Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said the upgraded railway connection would strengthen access to the new stadium and improve public transport options for Nairobi residents.
Mainga added that the corporation was working towards developing a more efficient commuter rail network offering faster, safer and more dependable transport services.
He noted that the upgraded line would provide an alternative to road transport, particularly during major sporting events and other activities expected to attract large crowds.
The announcement comes after President William Ruto confirmed that the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City would officially open on January 5, 2027.
The opening ceremony is expected to feature a European football encounter between Ajax FC and Bayern Munich.
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Talanta Sports City has already announced that all 15,000 tickets released during the first sales phase have been purchased, with additional tickets expected to be made available in subsequent phases.
The stadium’s management has also cautioned ticket holders against sharing their tickets with other people, warning that doing so could expose them to fraud or prevent them from accessing the venue.
In a notice to fans, the company explained that each ticket’s QR code serves as the access pass to the stadium and could be used by someone else if shared publicly.
It urged supporters to keep their tickets secure and avoid circulating them on social media platforms, WhatsApp groups or with friends to prevent unauthorised access.
