Kenya will meet all financial obligations and deliver required infrastructure as preparations gather pace for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said the government is working closely with key institutions to ensure the country fulfills its commitments ahead of the continental competition.
Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of the FIFA Women’s Series to be held from 11 to 15 April, Mvurya said a whole-of-government approach has been adopted to mobilise resources and coordinate preparations.
“I want to assure Kenyans and international stakeholders that we are meeting both financial obligations and infrastructural requirements,” he said.
Kenya is expected to pay about KSh 3.9 billion as part of the mandatory hosting fee set by the Confederation of African Football.
Mvurya added that the government has engaged relevant agencies, including the Parliamentary Committee on Sports and the National Treasury, to ensure timely funding.
Infrastructure projects near completion
The government says major infrastructure developments are progressing steadily as the country prepares to host the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania under the East Africa “Pamoja” bid.
Talanta Stadium, which will have a 60,000-seat capacity, is more than 87% complete and is expected to serve as the main venue for matches.
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, will also host matches, while Nyayo National Stadium has been designated as a training facility for participating teams.
Authorities say the facilities are being upgraded to meet international standards required for hosting the competition.
Mvurya said the country has invited officials from the Confederation of African Football to inspect the progress, expressing confidence that Kenya will meet all requirements.
Regional cooperation and national pride
Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi described the opportunity to host the tournament as a significant milestone for Kenya and the wider East African region.
He urged Kenyans to support the preparations and embrace the event as a moment of national pride.
“We should be proud and passionate about hosting this major tournament,” Mwangi said.
Analysts say hosting the tournament is expected to boost tourism, improve infrastructure and strengthen regional cooperation among the three host nations.
The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the continent’s biggest sporting events and is projected to attract thousands of visitors, generating economic activity across sectors.
With financial commitments underway and infrastructure projects advancing, Kenya has expressed confidence in delivering a successful tournament.
Officials say continued collaboration between government agencies and regional partners will be key to ensuring readiness ahead of 2027.
