They also plan to leverage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to attract international visitors and expand tourism opportunities across the region.

Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), led by the Assembly’s Speaker, inspected the facility on Sunday, October 11, following a briefing by the engineering team overseeing the project.

By Ongaga Ongaga A joint parliamentary committee on Sports has backed Kenya’s preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying the country has the infrastructure and capacity required to stage the continental tournament. The lawmakers expressed satisfaction with the progress and architectural standards of the Talanta Sports City Stadium, describing the facility […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Construction of the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City has reached 91 per cent completion, with the Government projecting completion by July ahead of AFCON 2027. The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the stadium on schedule as Kenya accelerates preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has put the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports under scrutiny over the escalating cost of the Talanta Stadium project, procurement procedures and ownership documentation for the multi-billion-shilling facility. Appearing before the Committee, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya is intensifying security preparations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the government affirming that safety remains a central pillar in delivering a successful continental tournament. Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi said the government is fully committed to ensuring Kenya hosts a secure and CAF-compliant competition as […]

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 […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on Thursday reaffirmed their joint commitment to successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations under the PAMOJA banner. Meeting in Kampala, Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya of Kenya, Peter Ogwang of Uganda and Paul Makonda of Tanzania joined CAF officials and football association leaders to […]

  By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will next Thursday meet to chart a joint roadmap for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the three East African nations will co-host. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the meeting—dubbed the “Pamoja” session—will bring together ministers to address key issues ahead of the […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has fulfilled a key financial requirement in its bid to successfully co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after remitting a $30 million (Sh3.9 billion) hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football. In a statement released Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya confirmed […]