Kenya pays Sh3.9 Billion CAF hosting fee
Kenya clears Sh3.9 billion CAF hosting fee ahead of AFCON 2027, Sports CS Mvurya says ministry upgrading match venues, training facilities and other logistics..
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Kenya has taken a significant step towards co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by fully meeting its financial obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- Kenya has remitted the required $30 million (Sh3.9 billion) hosting fee to CAF.
- The announcement was made by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya.
- Kenya will co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania under the "Pamoja AFCON 2027" bid, marking the first time the East African bloc hosts the competition.
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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.
