Gov't tells FKF to kickoff Harambee Stars' AFCON 2027 preps By Jackson Kilonzi July 28, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Raila Odinga International Stadium which is undergoing construction in …
Kipchoge Keino Stadium upgrade positions Eldoret for Mashujaa Day, AFCON 2027 By Citizen Reporter July 22, 2026 04:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A bird's-eye view of the ongoing upgrade of Kipchoge Kei …
Climate change threatens grassroots football facilities as Kenya prepares for AFCON 2027 By Angel Shantel June 24, 2026 05:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize As Kenya prepares to co-host t …
Climate change threatens grassroots football facilities as Kenya prepares for AFCON 2027 By Angel Shantel June 24, 2026 05:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize As Kenya prepares to co-host t …
AFCON 2027 a catalyst to stiff league competition, says Coach Muhiddin By Godfrey Ashiali June 24, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars players being briefed after a training session in …
AFCON 2027 a catalyst to stiff league competition, says Coach Muhiddin By Godfrey Ashiali June 24, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars players being briefed after a training session in …
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AFCON 2027: Former CHAN Head of Media Operations Elias Makori quits in protest By Citizen Sports June 13, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Elias Makori, the former head of CHAN Media Operations Au …
Why Kenya must still play AFCON 2027 qualifiers despite automatic qualification as hosts By Churchill Juma May 19, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy during a pre …
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is being upgraded by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with Sports and the county government, with construction 47 per cent complete and practical completion expected by 20 September 2026. The facility will host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations and serve as an official training venue for AFCON 2027.
With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.
With ten African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, the continent is closing the gap with traditional powerhouses. Kenya, as co-host of Afcon 2027, should learn from African teams' performances—particularly Senegal's record 5-0 victory over Iraq—to strengthen Kenyan football ahead of the tournament.
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting grassroots football facilities in Mathare and could worsen significantly in coming decades, with projections including up to 68 per cent increase in major storm rainfall by 2100, doubled heat stress by 2040, and 345 per cent increase in water stress.
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting community football pitches in Mathare and could worsen significantly. The study projects that extreme rainfall could increase by 68 per cent by 2100, heat stress could double by 2040, and water stress could rise by 345 per cent.
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season kicks off in August, driven by players seeking to impress national team selectors ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host.
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season starts in August, driven by players seeking selection for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.
President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations—have automatic qualification to the finals but will still participate in the qualification campaign, according to CAF clarification.
Kenya's Harambee Stars have been placed in Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea, following the draw in Cairo. Though Kenya has already secured automatic qualification as a co-host, the qualifiers will test the team's readiness ahead of the tournament, with head coach Benni McCarthy facing an emotional fixture against his former country South Africa.
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is in turmoil as president Hussein Mohamed contests his suspension by the National Executive Committee on April 24, while deputy McDonald Mariga has assumed acting presidency. The dispute threatens the country's ability to host the African Cup of Nations in June 2027 and poses risks to compliance with continental and world football bodies.
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed on Friday that the Raila Odinga International Stadium is 91% complete and on track to meet international standards for AFCON 2027, with grass seeds planted on the playing surface and the pitch expected to be match-ready in two or three months.
Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.
An analysis in The Standard argues that Kenyan football's failures over two decades stem from institutional dysfunction rather than lack of talent—with the federation unable to build a coherent playing system despite FIFA suspensions in 2004 and normalisation in 2022, with AFCON 2027 now 18 months away.
Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.