Raila Odinga Stadium launch faces questions over Ksh1B Bayern Munich, Ajax match

Controversy is mounting over plans to spend an estimated Ksh1 billion to bring German giants Bayern Munich and Dutch side Ajax to Nairobi for a friendly match marking the official opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027.President William Ruto announced the fixture on October 28, 2026, describing it as a historic encounter between two European football powerhouses with a combined 10 European Cup and UEFA Champions League titles.