Nairobi — Kenya’s internet hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is in jeopardy after Sports activities Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi revealed that the nation is but to pay Ksh 3.9 billion (USD 30 million) internet hosting charges to the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF).
Showing earlier than the Nationwide Meeting Departmental Committee on Sports activities and Tradition on Thursday, PS Mwangi revealed that CAF has given them a deadline of March 30, 2026, to make the funds.
He disclosed that their co-hosts, Uganda and Tanzania, have already made the funds forward of the continental showpiece slated for subsequent 12 months.
“We admire the nationwide treasury as a result of within the monetary 12 months 2026/27, within the finances coverage assertion, there was an allocation of round 5 billion shillings, 3.5 billion shillings being the internet hosting charges, however now following current communication from CAF, we’ve got been given as much as the thirtieth of March to clear the cost of internet hosting charges,” Mwangi underscored.
“We’re conscious that our Pamoja international locations of Uganda and Tanzania have paid, however Kenya is but to pay, and subsequently the good points that we’ve got made in preparations of AFCON could also be in jeopardy if we’re not capable of increase the cash by the thirtieth of March,” the PS added.
The PS was in search of the Committee, together with the nationwide treasury, to approve the supplementary finances, pleading that it’s introduced ahead from the 2026/2027 monetary 12 months to have the ability to meet the timeline.