Mvurya: We are ready to host Afcon
Sports CS Salim Mvurya says Kenya is on track to meet its financial obligations to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda...
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Kenya is on track to meet its financial commitments for hosting the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) next year, according to a government official.
- The government plans to pay the Sh3.9 billion hosting fee on time.
- Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, assured the Senate of the readiness.
- Kenya will co-host the tournament with Tanzania and Uganda.
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Kenya pays Sh3.9 Billion CAF hosting fee - March 2026
Kenya has fully met its financial obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by paying Sh3.9 billion for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has officially gazetted the 38-member Pamoja AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee, which will oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of the continental tournament set for early 2027. Mvurya stated that Kenya is on track to meet its financial commitments for hosting the event next year, confirming the country's readiness to co-host the tournament.
