Kenya has paid the required $30 million (about KSh 3.9 billion) hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football, easing earlier concerns that had cast doubt on its role as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The confirmation, as reported by TUKO.co.ke, comes just days after reports indicated Kenya risked missing the March 30 deadline, raising fears across the three host nations.
Last week, concerns grew after Kenyan authorities admitted the fee had not been paid, with Parliament also told that stadium renovations at key venues had stalled due to unpaid contractors.
However, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the government met the deadline and fulfilled its obligations to CAF.
“The Government of Kenya has fully met its financial and institutional obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as we steadily advance towards co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),” Mvurya said.
“In fulfilment of our commitments, the Government has remitted the requisite USD 30 million hosting fee to CAF, reaffirming Kenya’s credibility, readiness, and unwavering commitment to delivering a successful continental tournament.”
Uganda and Tanzania had already paid their respective fees earlier, leaving Kenya under pressure to comply in time and maintain the integrity of the East African Pamoja bid.
Alongside the payment, Kenya has also made changes to its Local Organising Committee, signalling a reset in its AFCON preparations.
Veteran football administrator Nicolas Musonye will remain as chairperson, deputised by Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohamed.
A key change sees former CEO Myke Rabar replaced by Anthony Lung’aho Inzihuli, while FKF deputy president McDonald Mariga and other federation officials have been incorporated into the committee.
Mvurya said the restructuring is aimed at strengthening coordination across government and sports bodies as Kenya works to meet CAF’s infrastructure and operational requirements. This follows a recent CAF assessment that flagged stadium readiness as a concern.
