Kenya has officially met its financial obligations to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, paying the required $30 million hosting fee to secure its role as a co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking on the milestone in a statement cited by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Salim Mvurya, said: “This payment reaffirms Kenya’s credibility, readiness, and unwavering commitment to delivering a successful continental tournament.”
He highlighted that the government had also constituted a restructured Multi-Agency Local Organizing Committee.
“We have brought together key players from both the public and private sectors to ensure all critical areas of delivery are covered,” Mvurya added
The Cabinet Secretary emphasized that the preparations go beyond financial commitments.
“Next month, we will deliberate on the establishment of a harmonized framework to support visa facilitation, coordinated tax exemptions, customs measures, and streamlined clearance procedures for all goods and services directly related to AFCON,” he said.
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Mvurya noted that this step reflects President William Ruto’s commitment to positioning Kenya as a premier destination for global sporting events.
“Sports is not only a unifying force but also a catalyst for economic growth, youth empowerment, job creation, and international prestige,” he explained.
Kenya will join Uganda and Tanzania as co-hosts under the “Pamoja” initiative, underscoring regional collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering a world-class AFCON 2027.
“We are fully committed to delivering a tournament that will exceed both continental and global expectations,” Mvurya concluded.
PUNCH
