Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - The Kenyan government has paid about 30 million dollars to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the fee for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed the payment
on Tuesday, stating that the country has now fulfilled its financial and
institutional obligations to CAF.
“I am pleased to announce that the Government of Kenya has
fully met its financial and institutional obligations to CAF as we steadily
advance towards co-hosting the 2027 AFCON,” he said.
“In fulfilment of our commitments, the Government has
remitted the requisite 30 million dollars hosting fee to CAF, reaffirming
Kenya’s credibility, readiness and unwavering commitment.”
Mvurya said the payment reinforces Kenya’s position as a
co-host of the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania under the Pamoja bid.
“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.
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.
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