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AFCON 2027: Kenya and Tanzania Put Public Transport at the Centre of Major Rail and BRT Plans​


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May 24, 2026
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Kenya and Tanzania have placed public transport at the centre of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with major rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects planned across key cities.

In Tanzania, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba ordered in February 2026 the immediate start of preparations for a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Arusha. The directive aimed to strengthen public transport in the fast-growing city ahead of AFCON and future travel demand.

Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Minister Paul Makonda said the Prime Minister wanted Arusha to adopt a modern BRT system similar to those already operating in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. The plan included gas-powered buses to reduce costs, cut emissions, and improve daily commuter movement as well as event travel during AFCON.

In Kenya, transport upgrades are being led by Kenya Railways as part of wider Nairobi Commuter Rail Service improvements to support movement to AFCON venues in Nairobi.

The plan includes a new commuter rail spur line linking Nairobi Central Station to Nyayo National Stadium, passing through Kibera and extending toward Talanta Sports City. A new station near Nyayo Stadium is also planned to improve passenger access during match days.

Kenya Railways said the rail connection will offer a faster, safer, and more affordable alternative to road transport, especially during peak tournament periods when traffic congestion is expected to increase significantly.

The Nairobi Central–Limuru corridor has also been identified as part of the broader commuter rail expansion strategy to strengthen access to major AFCON venues, including Talanta Sports City.

As preparations continue, authorities have begun clearing sections of railway corridors earmarked for the project, warning against illegal structures obstructing the development.

Overall, both Kenya and Tanzania are aligning their infrastructure plans around one clear priority: making public transport the backbone of AFCON 2027 mobility, ensuring fans, workers, and visitors can move efficiently across cities and stadiums.

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AFCON 2027: Public Transport Becomes Key Focus in Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya and Tanzania are making public transport a central part of AFCON 2027 planning 🚆🚌From Arusha BRT plans to Nairobi rail upgrades, both countries are focusing on moving fans faster and reducing congestion during the tournament.
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mwaiofhawaii said:
PPP will never work well in a poor country like Tanzania where the population has low purchasing power. That’s why you have no such projects up to this day …
My advise is probably a JNIA airport hotel since air travelers have money. Wait till you toll that Kibaha expressway and you will realize how poor you are ..😆😆😆😆
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Kenyans are simply unable to buy ugali flour. Because the salary of a Kenyan is very low compared to a Tanzanian
 
coodip1 said:
Lakini wana GDP kubwa na purchasing power kubwa 😁
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Wangekuwa na purchasing power kubwa wasingekuwa anaandamana kwa kupanda kwa bei ya unga wa mahindi.
Kumbuka minumum Salary yao ni Ksh 13,280 kwa watumishi wa serikali sawa na Tsh 250,000 wakati mtanzania analipwa Tsh 500,000.

Hii kaka ndio inaitwa purchasing power.

Ndio maana Tanzania imeweza kuzalisha billionaires kutokana na mauzo ya ndani ya nchi. Mo kapata pesa na kuwa billionaires kwa kufanya biashara Tanzania.
 
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