ICT Teams Assess Digital Readiness of Raila Odinga International Stadium
Kenya is stepping up preparations to equip the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Talanta City with modern digital infrastructure ahead of its full operational launch, with authorities focusing on reliable internet connectivity and mobile network coverage.
A recent assessment of the facility brought together government technical teams, ICT Authority Chief Executive Officer Jessy Kiveu Maruti, private sector partners and contractors to review the digital systems required to support major sporting events.
The teams are coordinating efforts to provide reliable fibre connectivity, strengthen mobile network coverage and ensure the stadium has sufficient capacity to handle high volumes of communication and internet traffic.
The infrastructure is expected to support spectators, broadcasters and international media covering events at the facility, allowing fans to remain connected, share their experiences and follow sporting action in real time.
For broadcasters, the connectivity will be critical in enabling the transmission of matches and other sporting activities to audiences locally and internationally.
The assessment forms part of wider efforts to prepare the stadium to host major international sporting events as Kenya seeks to strengthen its position as a destination for global competitions.
The government has described the stadium as a major national investment, with President William Ruto’s administration seeking to expand the country’s sporting infrastructure and improve its capacity to stage international events.
Officials said work was ongoing to address outstanding requirements, with the teams targeting full operational readiness in the coming weeks.
The digital infrastructure is expected to complement the stadium’s physical facilities by supporting communication, media operations and the overall experience of visitors.
Authorities say the goal is to ensure the venue offers more than a world-class sporting environment by connecting Kenya’s major sporting moments to audiences around the globe.
