CS Mvurya gazettes AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee
The government has established the Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) to spearhead Kenya’s preparations for the continental football tournament...
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Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has officially gazetted the 38-member Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) tasked with spearheading Kenya's preparations for the continental football tournament. The committee will oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of the event set for early 2027.
- The committee is mandated to oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of the AFCON 2027 tournament.
- Key figures include Nicholas Musonye (Chairperson) and Hussein Mohammed (Vice-Chairperson), President of the Football Kenya Federation.
- Responsibilities include stadium renovations, infrastructure development, marketing, and securing sponsorships, aiming to promote Kenya's tourism sector.
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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.
