Kenya pays $30m to CAF, secures 2027 AFCON hosting rights

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.

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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.