Nairobi is about to host the continent’s biggest football party. With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the capital’s new 60,000-capacity Talanta Sports City Stadium on Ngong Road has become the centrepiece of a much bigger story: infrastructure growth.
More than a stadium
Talanta sits on a 45-hectare site that also includes training fields, an athletics field and a rugby training ground. During the most recent CAF inspection, the review went well beyond the stadium itself, covering training venues, hotels, airport infrastructure and other sites that support the tournament. Kasarani Stadium is also being upgraded. When a city gets ready for a continental event, the benefits tend to reach well past match day: better facilities, more hospitality investment and renewed attention on the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Why this matters to homebuyers
Large infrastructure projects often change how people see a location. Areas along and around the Ngong Road corridor may become more attractive to buyers who value convenience, access to sporting and entertainment facilities, and long-term growth potential. Construction employment and visitor demand also tend to lift interest in nearby housing, both for owner-occupiers and for investors.
What we tell our buyers
At Avana Living, transparency is our core value, so here is the honest picture. Infrastructure announcements can raise interest in an area, but they do not guarantee price increases. Timelines can shift, and the benefits depend on how well projects are completed and connected to the surrounding roads and services. Before you buy near any major development, ask three questions:
- Is the project complete, and is the supporting infrastructure (roads, water, power) in place?
- How far is the property from the project in real travel time, not just distance?
- Are there extra costs, such as service charges or levies, that come with the location?
If you are thinking about buying in Nairobi, now is a good moment to start learning which neighbourhoods are in the path of growth. Talk to our team and we will walk you through the numbers, the risks and the opportunities, with nothing hidden.
