Kenya steps up preparations to co-host AFCON 2027
The Kenyan government is coordinating with Uganda and Tanzania to prepare for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Officials are currently reviewing infrastructure, security, and logistics to ensure the tournament is ready.
Why it matters
Hosting a major continental sporting event requires significant multi-sectoral government planning and investment in national infrastructure.
A section of Principal Secretaries who attended the meeting/HOPS
Kenya has stepped up preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Uganda and Tanzania, with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei saying government agencies have been given clear responsibilities ahead of the tournament.
Koskei said Kenya was reviewing preparations across key sectors as the country works towards hosting the continental football tournament from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
He said a meeting involving Principal Secretaries assessed progress in stadium readiness, security, health services, immigration, transport, accommodation, power, ICT, broadcasting and hospitality.
“AFCON 2027 is coming home to East Africa, and Kenya is getting ready,” Koskei said.
He said the multi-sectoral approach was intended to ensure preparations remain coordinated, with government agencies working within clear timelines.
“We took stock of Kenya’s preparations to co-host Africa’s biggest football spectacle alongside Uganda and Tanzania,” he said.
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