“Nairobi Is Ready,”: CS Murkomen Meets Bayern Munich & Ajax Bosses Ahead of Stadium Opener

NAIROBI, Kenya — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has met with top representatives from European football powerhouses FC Bayern Munich and AFC Ajax to coordinate security and logistical planning ahead of their upcoming exhibition match at the Raila Odinga International Stadium.

The upcoming fixture—scheduled for January 5, 2027—will serve as the official inauguration for the newly constructed sporting complex in Nairobi.

During the discussions, CS Murkomen reassured visiting club delegates that the government has deployed full security measures and seamless logistical frameworks to accommodate the international teams, officials, and football enthusiasts expected to travel for the historic encounter.

The high-profile match marks a major step in Kenya’s preparations to host top-tier sporting events as the nation readies its sports infrastructure to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

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