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AFCON Egypt 2019: Kurunzi unveils build-up show ahead of showpiece

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With just a few days left before the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Egypt, Kurunzi has launched a brand new analysis programme that will be airing on the various digital platforms.

The one-hour programme shall be recorded live on location at the Panari Sky Centre, which shall host several match viewing experience throughout the AFCON tournament. Panari hotels will offer discounts and give-aways throughout the month-long tournament.

It shall feature analysis of the different groups, break down statistics of players and how the different teams are getting ready for the tournament which will feature 24 teams for the first time in its history.

The show is hosted by veteran sports journalist Milton Nyakundi and features a rotational panel that includes Robin Toskin, Sports Editor – Standard, football enthusiast Japheth Akhulia and a host of current and former football players.

It will be available on www.kurunzi.co.ke, our Swahili version (www.swahili.kurunzi.co.ke) and on the dedicated AFCON website – www.afcon2019.kurunzi.co.ke.

Kurunzi followers will also be able to watch the show on www.facebook.com/kurunzike as well as on our you-tube channel (Kurunzi News).

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Milton Nyakundi

Milton Nyakundi is a veteran multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital, and print media, who relocated to the United States in 2022 and is now the Senior International Correspondent for Kurunzi News based in Washington, DC, USA. He has previously worked with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), among other high-profile roles with Kenya's first privately-owned media outlet - Kenya Television Network. His experience also include prominent roles as Media Consultant for Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and StarTimes Kenya. His career spans high‑stakes political reporting covering legislative and constitutional issues, elections, governance, and accountability across Kenya, Africa, and global arenas. He also boasts extensive sports journalism experience, covering local and international sports events, including leagues, tournaments and sports governance. He is well-known for his investigative depth, editorial leadership, and evidence-driven journalism that guides his consistent delivery of public‑interest storytelling across platforms.

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