Sports Kenya has revealed that it does not possess the title deed for the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, one of the venues earmarked to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee (PIC), Sports Kenya Acting Director General Gabriel Komora said the agency was working with the National Land Commission (NLC) to secure the crucial ownership documents.
“Sports Kenya does not have the title deed for Kasarani Stadium. We are currently engaging the National Land Commission to obtain the titles,” Komora told MPs, adding that the process had been delayed due to encroachment challenges.
The committee also heard that there is an ongoing court case over 50 acres of land claimed to be part of the stadium’s property, complicating efforts to finalise documentation.
Kasarani Stadium, constructed in 1987, has hosted several major international events, including the All-Africa Games, World Athletics Championships, and regional football tournaments.
The facility is currently undergoing renovations worth Ksh6 billion in preparation for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will co-host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.
The revelation has raised fresh concerns about land management in national sports facilities, even as the government races to upgrade stadiums to meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards ahead of the continental showpiece.
