Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Name: Nyayo National Stadium
Address: Nairobi, Kenya

#89 among attractions in Nairobi

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located at the square of Mombasa Road, Langata Road and the Aerodrome Road. It is approximately two kilometers from the City Center, directly opposite Nairobi Mega Mall, formerly known as Nakumatt Mega. The stadium was built in 1983 for a capacity of 15,000. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The popular AFC Leopards football club plays most of its home games at Nyayo stadium. The stadium is also used for athletics, swimming and various ceremonies most common of which are National Holiday celebrations. Other facilities at the Nyayo Stadium include a gymnasium and a 50-metre swimming pool. Rugby union club Mwamba RFC used the Nyayo National Stadium for home games. ()

Local name: Uwanja wa Nyayo Opened: 1983 (41 years ago)Capacity: 15 thous.Coordinates: 1°18'8"S, 36°49'29"E

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Nairobi Hill EstateNairobi Kenya

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Nyayo National Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nairobi Railway Museum, Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Kenya National Archives, Kenyatta International Conference Centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nyayo National Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Athletics Museum, Nairobi (4 min walk), Nairobi Railway Museum, Nairobi (16 min walk), Upper Hill, Nairobi (17 min walk), British Council Kenya, Nairobi (19 min walk).

How to get to Nyayo National Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nyayo National Stadium:

Train

Nairobi Central Railway Station (21 min walk)

Bus

Railway Stage • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 (21 min walk)
Kitale shuttles Co. (26 min walk)