In a post shared on X on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Kanchory drew comparisons between Kenya’s stadium project and Morocco’s investment in sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the North African nation will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.
According to Kanchory, Morocco is constructing what is expected to be the largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 115,000, as part of a broader sports complex that includes a fully developed mini-city.
He noted that the Moroccan project is estimated to cost about $500 million, approximately Ksh65 billion.
By contrast, he said Kenya is building a 60,000-seater stadium—roughly comparable in size to Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium—at a reported cost of Ksh45 billion, without complementary infrastructure such as transport systems, hotels, commercial facilities or recreational zones.
“Morocco is building the largest stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 115,000, complete with a mini-city around it, at a cost of $500 million (Ksh65 billion),” Kanchory wrote.
By contrast, he said Kenya is building a 60,000-seater stadium—roughly comparable in size to Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium—at a reported cost of Ksh45 billion, without complementary infrastructure such as transport systems, hotels, commercial facilities or recreational zones.
“Morocco is building the largest stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 115,000, complete with a mini-city around it, at a cost of $500 million (Ksh65 billion),” Kanchory wrote.
“Meanwhile, Kenya is constructing a 60,000-capacity stadium with no supporting infrastructure at a cost of Ksh45 billion.”
His remarks sparked debate online, with many Kenyans questioning whether the country was receiving value for money at a time when public finances remain under pressure due to high taxation, rising debt and a struggling economy.
Kanchory warned that unchecked corruption and inefficiency in major public projects could have long-term consequences for national development.
His remarks sparked debate online, with many Kenyans questioning whether the country was receiving value for money at a time when public finances remain under pressure due to high taxation, rising debt and a struggling economy.
Kanchory warned that unchecked corruption and inefficiency in major public projects could have long-term consequences for national development.
He argued that mismanagement of large-scale infrastructure investments not only wastes public resources but also undermines public trust in government institutions.
“No country can survive the scale of theft that is currently underway in Kenya,” he added, suggesting that failure to address corruption could derail the country’s economic and social progress.
The comments come as Morocco continues to showcase its sports infrastructure during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
“No country can survive the scale of theft that is currently underway in Kenya,” he added, suggesting that failure to address corruption could derail the country’s economic and social progress.
The comments come as Morocco continues to showcase its sports infrastructure during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The country boasts several modern stadiums, including the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which has a seating capacity of 69,500 and is among the largest sporting venues on the continent.
Morocco’s investment in sports facilities has been widely praised as strategic, positioning the country as a global sporting destination while stimulating tourism, job creation and urban development.
In Kenya, the Talanta Stadium project—set to be renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium upon completion—has been billed as a flagship sports infrastructure development ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The government has maintained that construction of the 60,000-seater facility is progressing as planned and will be completed on schedule.
Morocco’s investment in sports facilities has been widely praised as strategic, positioning the country as a global sporting destination while stimulating tourism, job creation and urban development.
In Kenya, the Talanta Stadium project—set to be renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium upon completion—has been billed as a flagship sports infrastructure development ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The government has maintained that construction of the 60,000-seater facility is progressing as planned and will be completed on schedule.
Officials say the stadium will meet international standards and significantly boost Kenya’s capacity to host major continental and global sporting events.
In an update issued on December 27, 2025, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said key milestones had been achieved at the construction site.
In an update issued on December 27, 2025, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said key milestones had been achieved at the construction site.
Writing on his official X account, Omollo noted that external works had advanced, including the installation of the stadium emblem.
He added that interior canopy works were nearing completion, while the playing surface was undergoing precise levelling to meet international specifications.
“External works have progressed with the installation of the stadium emblem, interior canopy works are nearing completion, and the playing surface is currently being precisely levelled to international standards,” Omollo stated.
The government has insisted that the stadium will be ready in time to host matches during the 2027 AFCON and other major sporting events thereafter.
However, Kanchory’s comments have reignited calls for greater transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects, particularly those involving large sums of taxpayer money.
He added that interior canopy works were nearing completion, while the playing surface was undergoing precise levelling to meet international specifications.
“External works have progressed with the installation of the stadium emblem, interior canopy works are nearing completion, and the playing surface is currently being precisely levelled to international standards,” Omollo stated.
The government has insisted that the stadium will be ready in time to host matches during the 2027 AFCON and other major sporting events thereafter.
However, Kanchory’s comments have reignited calls for greater transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects, particularly those involving large sums of taxpayer money.
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