By KPC Sports Reporter
The Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture has been assured of Kenya’s preparedness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Appearing before the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the country’s plans are progressing smoothly and in line with requirements set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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“I am pleased to report that Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 AFCON are in excellent shape, proceeding on schedule and fully aligned with CAF’s requirements and expectations,” he told the committee chaired by Dan Wanyama.
Mohammed said key frameworks are already in place, including infrastructure upgrades, operational planning, and coordination with co-host nations. He added that the Local Organising Committee is operational and the hosting agreement has been finalized.
On medical preparedness, the FKF boss assured lawmakers that Kenya has met CAF’s strict requirements, noting that a comprehensive emergency response system is in place.
“Kenya’s emergency medical services framework for AFCON 2027 meets CAF’s mandatory standards,” he said, adding that the system integrates government services, CAF protocols, and venue operations into a unified response mechanism.
However, lawmakers raised concerns over ongoing wrangles within FKF, questioning whether the disputes could undermine Kenya’s credibility as a host nation.
In response, Mohammed downplayed the concerns, reaffirming the federation’s commitment to stability and delivery of a successful tournament.
“Kenya will host AFCON 2027 with honour and excellence, with full support of all institutions,” he said.
In a separate session, the committee heard from FKF’s National Executive Committee (NEC), led by Vice President McDonald Mariga, which painted a starkly different picture.
The NEC cited alleged mismanagement of public funds, lack of transparency, irregular insurance arrangements for CHAN 2024, and questionable charter flight procurements as key issues fueling the dispute.
A report tabled before the committee also alleged that KES 42.7 million was directly authorized by the FKF President to an unlicensed entity.
The NEC has recommended that officials facing conflict of interest step aside to allow independent investigations.
Committee members said the matter requires urgent attention and resolved to convene a joint meeting bringing together both FKF leadership and NEC officials.
“These are weighty issues. We need a serious convergence to interrogate them,” Wanyama said.
