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May 20, 2026
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Funding Gap Puts Kenya’s AFCON Hosting Preparations at Risk

Funding Gap Puts Kenya’s AFCON Hosting Preparations at Risk

With the funding crisis now hitting the ministry, and without the timely completion of stadiums, Kenya might be stripped of hosting rights...

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Kenya's co-hosting bid for AFCON 2027 is in jeopardy due to a significant funding shortfall for stadium construction and renovations.

  • A funding gap of KSh 11.02 billion is required to complete the necessary stadium projects.
  • The Ministry of Sports and Culture, through its Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, revealed the deficit.
  • Only two stadiums, Talanta Stadium (91% complete) and Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani, are approved for matches, while Kipchoge Stadium lags at 18% completion.

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