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Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani

Capacity 60,000

Built 1987

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Address Thika Super Highway, Kasarani
Capacity 60,000
Surface Natural grass
Built 1987
Renovated 2025 (AFCON 2027 prep)
Record attendance 60,000 (1987 All-Africa Games)
Architect Beijing Institute of Architectural Design
Owner Sports Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Thika Super Highway, Kasarani, Nairobi 00200

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Section Guide

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High Demand

Premium

Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani bowl

Russia Terrace (Home End)

Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars ultras. Behind the north goal. Drums, flags, vuvuzelas — the loudest block.

Price Range KES 200–500 (KPL) · KES 500–1,500 (NT)

Main Stand (Covered, East)

TV-camera side, covered, cushioned seats. VIP sections adjacent. Best view of play.

Price Range KES 1,500–5,000 · VIP from KES 10,000

Family Stand (West)

Mixed crowd, no-flares policy, recommended with children. Partially covered.

Price Range KES 300–1,000

Away End (South)

Segregation zone for travelling supporters. Separate entry and police escort on Mashemeji Derby days.

Price Range KES 200–500

How to get there

By car By taxi / ride-hail By bus / matatu From the airport

By car

25–45 min from Nairobi CBD

Typical Fare

Indicative pricing

Est. cost Uber to CBD: KES 800–1,500

Kasarani sits 15 km north-east of Nairobi CBD on Thika Super Highway. The drive from the CBD takes 25 minutes off-peak and 45–75 minutes on Mashemeji Derby and Harambee Stars match-days. From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport the drive is 30 minutes via the Eastern Bypass.

On-site parking for roughly 3,000 cars split across the east and west lots
East car park is closer to home-fan entrances
Arrive 2 hours before kickoff for Harambee Stars fixtures — Thika Road backs up from 3pm
Uber, Bolt, and Little Cab all work reliably in Nairobi

By taxi / ride-hail

Uber, Bolt, or Little Cab from anywhere in Nairobi

Typical Fare

Indicative pricing

Est. cost Bolt from Westlands: KES 600–1,200

All three ride-hail apps run across Nairobi with strong match-day coverage. Little Cab is the local option and is usually cheapest on surge. Standard Nairobi taxis also work the route; agree fare before getting in.

M-PESA is accepted by every Nairobi driver; cash and card also work
Match-day surge on Bolt rarely passes 40 percent
Book the return ride before kickoff on Harambee Stars nights

By bus / matatu

Matatus from CBD along Thika Road

Typical Fare

Indicative pricing

Est. cost Matatu: KES 50–100

Matatus on the Route 17 and 45 lines run between Nairobi CBD (Odeon stage, Ronald Ngala Street) and Kasarani for KES 50–100. On match-days the matatus are crowded and slow but frequent. The Nairobi Commuter Rail does not stop at the stadium.

From CBD: matatus marked 'Kasarani' or 'Mwiki' drop at the stadium gate
From Westlands: switch at Muthaiga Roundabout

From the airport

22 km · 30 minutes via Eastern Bypass

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 22 km south-east of the stadium. The Eastern Bypass avoids the CBD entirely and keeps the drive at 30 minutes off-peak. Uber and Bolt both run from the airport taxi lot.

Pre-book a hotel pickup if you are arriving match-day morning
Airport → Kasarani: Bolt KES 1,500–2,500 · airport taxi KES 3,000–4,000

Where to buy tickets

Official

FKF Ticketing + Mookh app

Football Kenya Federation runs Harambee Stars ticketing through the Mookh app and fkf.co.ke. KPL fixtures for Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards sell through the club offices and Mookh.

Check current fixtures

Trusted resellers

Whitelisted secondary market

When the official portal sells out, these are the only resellers we recommend.

Mookh Africa Ticketsasa

Typical price ranges

KPL league

KES 200–600

Mashemeji Derby

KES 300–1,500

Harambee Stars friendly

KES 500–1,500

World Cup qualifier

KES 800–3,000

AFCON 2027 group match

KES 1,000–5,000

Do not buy printed tickets from sellers outside the gate. Fakes circulate for Mashemeji Derby fixtures and Harambee Stars qualifiers. Buy through Mookh, Ticketsasa, fkf.co.ke, or the club ticket offices.

Match-Day Timeline

−3h

Gates open

Early arrival recommended for Mashemeji Derby and Harambee Stars. Phased entry by block.

Kickoff −3h

−2h

Warm-up begins

Concessions open; full food service from −1h

−2h

−90m

Team arrival

Tunnel view from the Main Stand forecourt

−90 min

−30m

Pre-match announcement

National anthem rehearsal, pre-match entertainment

−30 min

Kickoff

Match begins

Kickoff

Half-time concessions

Queues peak 45–55 min; plan accordingly

FT +20m

Staggered exit

Home blocks released first, away fans held 30 min for safety

FT +20 min

Bag policy

Small bags only. Large bags not permitted. No cloakroom on-site.

Cashless pref.

Concessions accept cash, card, and M-PESA QR. M-PESA is usually the fastest line.

Outside food

No outside food or drink. Sealed water bottles up to 500ml permitted from main entry.

Safety & fan tips

Kasarani match-days are generally orderly, with visible police and private stewarding at every gate. The highest-risk periods are the turnstile crush 2 hours before kickoff and the car-park exits at full time, where pickpockets target distracted fans. On-site medical cover includes St John Ambulance Kenya and the National Police Service for big fixtures. The 2025 AFCON refurbishment widened exit gates and added permanent medical bays at every block.

Body and bag search at every gate. Police may pause entry if a block reaches capacity — comply, do not push forward.
Keep cash and phone split across two pockets. The turnstile queue is the main pickpocket zone.
Do not wear the away team's colours in the Russia Terrace home end. Mashemeji Derby segregation is strict.
St John Ambulance Kenya is on-site at every Harambee Stars match. First-aid bays at every stairwell.
Follow steward directions at full time. Staggered exits are mandatory after the AFCON 2027 protocol update.

Stadium medical +254-20-2697-000

Police (Nairobi) 999

St John Ambulance +254-721-225-285

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible viewing platform at the east stand, capacity 120
Elevator to Main Stand VIP — accessible entry from VIP gate
Hearing loop active in Main Stand VIP; request at VIP gate
Accessible parking at East Car Park Bays 1–18 — reserved, book via Mookh or FKF portal
Accessible washrooms at every concourse stairwell
Companion ticket free — apply to FKF 7+ days in advance with medical documentation

Where to stay and eat nearby

Hotels — driveable

Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi

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Nairobi's five-star flagship in Westlands. Visiting national teams and CAF delegations stay here pre-match.

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Sarova Stanley

15 km · 30 min drive · KES₵₵₵₵

Historic CBD five-star with reliable shuttle access to the stadium.

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Trademark Hotel

12 km · 22 min drive · KES₵₵₵

Four-star at Village Market close to the UN complex. Quick run to Kasarani on the Northern Bypass.

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Pre-match bars

Brew Bistro — Westlands

12 km · KES₵₵

Craft beer, big-screen football, mixed crowd. Pre-match destination for business-district fans.

J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen — Westlands

12 km · KES₵₵

Outdoor seating, sports TV, Nairobi staple for pre-match Saturday meet-ups.

Alchemist — Parklands

11 km · KES₵₵

Open-air food court and bars — match on big screen, African street food.

Post-match food

Carnivore Restaurant — Langata

18 km · KES₵₵₵

Nyama choma institution. Late kitchen on match-nights.

Mama Oliech's — Hurlingham

13 km · KES₵₵

Tilapia and ugali; a Nairobi favourite after big fixtures.

About Thyme — Westlands

12 km · KES₵₵₵

Garden bistro, Mediterranean menu, good for a quieter post-match dinner.

Historical Significance

Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani opened in August 1987 for the fourth All-Africa Games, hosted by Kenya and staged almost entirely at the new complex. The Chinese government funded and built the stadium as a diplomatic project, with the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design leading the design and China's international construction arm completing the build in under two years. The ground was named after Daniel arap Moi, Kenya's second president, and has served as the Harambee Stars primary home ever since. It hosted the 1996 CECAFA Cup, the 2013 IAAF World Youth Championships, and has been Gor Mahia's default marquee venue for Mashemeji Derby fixtures that outgrow Nyayo. Kasarani is currently under refurbishment ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will co-host with Tanzania and Uganda — the first AFCON to reach East Africa in four decades.

Built

1987

Renovated

2025

Surface

Natural grass

Record

60,000

Notable matches

11 Aug 1987

All-Africa Games opening ceremony

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Stadium inauguration. Full house of 60,000 — the record attendance that still stands.

01 Aug 1996

Kenya 2–1 Uganda

2–1

CECAFA Cup final. Harambee Stars lifted the regional trophy on home soil.

10 Oct 2020

Gor Mahia 1–1 AFC Leopards

1–1

Mashemeji Derby. Sold out; Gor Mahia fans filled Russia Terrace, Leopards fans took the south end.

10 Jun 2022

Kenya 1–1 Uganda

1–1

CHAN qualifier — last Harambee Stars fixture before the FIFA ban period, and the last sellout before the AFCON 2027 refurbishment began.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani?

60,000 — Kenya's largest sports stadium. The record attendance is 60,000, set at the 1987 All-Africa Games opening ceremony. On KPL match-days the FKF and the clubs usually cap sales at 55,000 to leave movement space in aisles and safety zones. Capacity figures will be updated after the AFCON 2027 refurbishment is complete.

Where is Kasarani stadium located?

Thika Super Highway, Kasarani, 15 km north-east of Nairobi city centre. The drive from the CBD takes 25 minutes off-peak and 45–75 minutes on Harambee Stars match-days. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 22 km south-east via the Eastern Bypass, a 30-minute drive.

Who plays at Kasarani stadium?

Harambee Stars is the primary tenant for Kenya national team fixtures. Gor Mahia uses Kasarani for marquee KPL fixtures and Mashemeji Derby matches against AFC Leopards. Both Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards share the venue when Nyayo National Stadium is unavailable. Kasarani will host AFCON 2027 group-stage and knockout matches.

How much are tickets at Kasarani?

KPL league tickets run KES 200–600. Mashemeji Derby pricing reaches KES 300–1,500. Harambee Stars friendlies cost KES 500–1,500. World Cup qualifiers go to KES 800–3,000. AFCON 2027 group matches are projected at KES 1,000–5,000. Buy through Mookh, Ticketsasa, or fkf.co.ke.

When was Kasarani stadium built?

1987, for the fourth All-Africa Games. The Chinese government funded and built the stadium as a diplomatic project, with the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design leading the work. A major refurbishment is underway in 2025 ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will co-host with Tanzania and Uganda.

How do I get to Kasarani without a car?

Uber, Bolt, or Little Cab from anywhere in Nairobi — KES 600–1,200 from Westlands and KES 800–1,500 from the CBD. Matatus on routes 17 and 45 run from Odeon stage in the CBD for KES 50–100. From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport the run is 30 minutes via the Eastern Bypass, KES 1,500–2,500 on Bolt.

Who owns Kasarani stadium?

The Government of Kenya owns the stadium and operates it through Sports Kenya, the parastatal within the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage. The Football Kenya Federation is the match-day tenant for Harambee Stars fixtures and coordinates AFCON 2027 match-day operations.

Is Kasarani ready for AFCON 2027?

The stadium is under active refurbishment in 2025 ahead of the tournament. Works include pitch relay, concourse rewire, widened exit gates, new medical bays at every block, upgraded floodlighting, and dressing-room modernisation. Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host AFCON 2027 jointly — the first AFCON to reach East Africa in over four decades.

Country

Football in Kenya

League

Kenyan Premier League

Nyayo National Stadium

Competition

AFCON