Kenya is accelerating preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which it will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
The Ministry of Sports said on Tuesday, August 25, that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had conducted a high-level review of the three countries’ preparedness for the continental tournament.
The meeting, chaired by CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu, brought together senior officials from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, including Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, as part of the PAMOJA Oversight Council.
The discussions focused on assessing the progress made by the three host nations and coordinating the next phase of preparations for PAMOJA AFCON 2027.
A key issue was the proposed PAMOJA Visa Framework, which is intended to ease cross-border travel between the three countries during the tournament.
Mvurya and his Ugandan and Tanzanian counterparts assured CAF that their governments were committed to implementing the framework after assessing the requirements in their respective countries.
The proposed arrangement is expected to simplify movement for fans, teams, match officials, accredited journalists, sponsors, suppliers and other tournament stakeholders travelling between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
It will also facilitate immigration and customs procedures, including the movement of equipment and other goods required for the tournament.
The Sports Ministry said the framework would complement Kenya’s efforts to ease entry for African visitors and strengthen regional movement ahead of the 2027 competition.
Mvurya also welcomed CAF’s assessment of Kenya’s infrastructure progress, saying the government would address recommendations arising from the ongoing inspection process within the set timelines.
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Kenya has been upgrading stadiums, training facilities and other supporting infrastructure as it prepares to host matches.
The government said it remains committed to ensuring that all venues meet CAF’s requirements before the tournament begins.
In March, Mvurya appointed the PAMOJA AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) to oversee Kenya’s preparations for the tournament.
The committee comprises a National Steering Committee and a Secretariat and is expected to coordinate the extensive logistical and operational requirements associated with hosting the 36th edition of AFCON.
The government has also committed funding to the preparations through the national budget, donations and endowments.
Kenya further paid CAF the required USD30 million (approximately Ksh3.9 billion) hosting fee on March 31, reaffirming its commitment to co-hosting the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
