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Kenyan president attends groundbreaking ceremony for Chinese-built stadium

STORY: Kenyan president attends groundbreaking ceremony for Chinese-built stadium SHOOTING DATE: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. The Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by a Chinese company. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as matches, of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We are here today therefore to demonstrate this commitment by accompanying our promises with investments. The Talanta Sports City represents our determination in action to connect our youth to m

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto (L) participates in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ababu Namwamba, Kenya's cabinet secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto participates in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows the construction site of the Talanta Sports City, in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jiao Xuxue, deputy general manager of China Road and Bridge Corporation Kenya Head Office, has an interview with Xinhua in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)