Govt Reconstitutes AFCON 2027 Committee, Revokes Earlier Team Ahead of CAF Visit

The government has reconstituted the Local Organising Committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), revoking an earlier team as preparations are underway ahead of a scheduled visit by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe.

In a gazette notice dated March 27, 2026, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced the changes, saying they are meant to improve planning for the tournament.

“Whereas, upon review of the complexities, logistics and magnitude of preparations required for successfully co-hosting the 36th Edition of 36th Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations–2027 set to take place in early 2027,” read part of the gazette notice.

CS Mvurya Reconstitutes AFCON 2027 Organising Committee as Kenya Prepares to Host Tournament

The CS dissolved the previously established Pamoja CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 Multi-Agency Team and replaced it with the Pamoja AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee following a review of the scale, logistics and complexity involved in co-hosting the tournament.

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As part of the restructuring, Antony Emmanuel Inzahuli Lung’aho was appointed Head of Secretariat, effective March 27, 2026, replacing an earlier appointment made under Gazette Notice No. 16099 of 2024.

A National Steering Committee has also been constituted to oversee preparations. It will be chaired by Nicholas Musonye, with Hussein Mohammed serving as Vice Chairperson representing the Football Kenya Federation.

Other Members of the Committee

Other members of the committee are Evans Achoki, McDonald Mariga, Titus Sokobe, Osman Abdi, June Chepkemei, Mary Mwiti, Nuh Ibrahim, Agnes Kalekye, Peninah Wahome, Douglas Ratemo, Timothy Kilimo, Doreen Odhiambo, Lilian Nyawada, Lordvick Aduda, K. K. Mutai, Miriam Chepkoech, Juma Maulid Wahoga, Rebecca Natabo Ekwam, Robert Macharia, Timothy Nabea, Abdalla Yusuf Ibrahim, Ahmed Qadar Dabar, Gabriel Mghendi, Peter Kamau, Kerubo Momanyi, Benard Lagat, Collins Kalee, Caleb Amwayi, Ken Rungu, Dan Shikanda, Charles Njagi, Thomas Karugu, Evelyn Cheluget, Rodgers Chimega, Diana Injendi Manyengo and Collins Were.

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The changes also revoke the earlier appointments made under the 2024 gazette notice.

The reconstitution comes ahead of a planned visit by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who is expected in Kenya from May 11 to 12 to assess the country’s readiness to host the tournament.

During the visit, Motsepe will inspect key stadiums and training facilities as part of CAF’s efforts to ensure all venues meet the required standards.

The visit follows preliminary assessments conducted in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the three countries set to co-host AFCON 2027 under the “Pamoja” bid.

Kenya is expected to use the new committee structure to fast-track preparations and address any gaps ahead of the continental showpiece.

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Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe and President William Ruto at the opening game of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Kasarani/PCS