Hard truths. Bold Insights. Real talk.
The Kenyan team will compete in athletics, rugby sevens, basketball 3x3, swimming, boxing, cycling, fencing, judo, Baseball5, beach handball, beach wrestling, triathlon and wushu.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said his confidence in President William Ruto had also remained firm, pointing to Kenya's experience in hosting CHAN after preparations were extended
Sports CS Salim Mvurya says the Coast now has over 106 government appointments and visible projects, urging residents to stay united and leverage inclusion to demand more development before 2027.
Kenya has paid the Sh3.87 billion AFCON 2027 hosting fee to CAF and restructured its organising committee, paving the way for accelerated stadium, transport and logistics upgrades nationwide.
The transition marks the end of the tenure of retired Lt. Gen. Jackson Tuwei, who handed over leadership of the Board after steering the Fund through a period of reforms aimed at strengthening governance and financial sustainability.
Speaking on Friday in Nairobi during a training session at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani (MISC), a visibly concerned Jereko lamented the poor state of women’s football in Kenya, saying male players receive preferential treatment compared to them.
In a statement issued on February 24, 2026, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, said the partnership “heralds a new era for motorsport in Kenya” while significantly reducing the Government’s annual financial commitment to the event.
Speaking during the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day 2025, Mvurya emphasized that youth must move beyond being mere victims of corruption to actively shaping integrity and accountability across the country.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, hailed the athletes’ performance and reaffirmed plans to enhance training infrastructure, athlete welfare, and talent development across the country.
MP Dan Wanyama stressed the need for early gate openings at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to allow smooth entry and prevent unrest among fans.
Sports CS Salim Mvurya appointed Joseph Maina Njogu to serve on the Board of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya for a period of three years.
Murkomen, who is in charge of security apparatus around the country, said that he was satisfied with the brief he has been given regarding the upcoming tournament which begins on August 2 2025.
Mvurya appointed Professor Mohamed Mraja and Peter Omingo to serve for a three-year term starting June 20, 2025.
The country will use the Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums to host their leg of CHAN matches and in recent times, there has been trepidation over the state of the facilities.
The announcement follows a high-level meeting in Nairobi between Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, and Invention Studios President Nicholas Weinstock.
The government is set to increase funding for the development and management of sports facilities.
The three East African nations have proposed the introduction of a special travel document called the PAMOJA Visa.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the initiative is aimed at scouting and developing talent from the grassroots level.
The CS confirmed that the payment of the funds was the only issue remaining for closure on the matter and that it was caused by lack of funds.
