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Nicholas Musonye

Also known as: Local Organizing Committee Chair Nicholas Musonye

Nicholas Musonye — Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for Kenya's co-hosting of AFCON 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

2026-05-132026-10-02

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The committee members were accompanied by the AFCON 2027 Local Organizing Committee Chairperson Nicholas Musonye, Director General of Sports Kenya Timothy Kiplimo and Secretary Administrative for Sports Josephine Ouko and other senior government officials from the Ministry of Spo …

    Parliamentary sports committees give Talanta Stadium thumbs up
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The meeting was attended by top Confederation of African Football (CAF) commercial gurus led by Hassan El Kamah, CAF’s Commercial Director; FKF President Hussein Mohammed, Local Organizing Committee Chair, Nicholas Musonye; CEO Tony Lung’aho; and several top managers of various b …

    Government courts private sector investment ahead of AFCON 2027
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking on Tuesday, after meeting the AFCON 2027 Local Organizing Committee, chaired by Nicholas Musonye, Mvurya said Kenya should use the home advantage to mount a serious challenge for the continental title. …

    Beyond hosting: Mvurya wants Harambee Stars chasing AFCON 2027 crown
  7. Citizen Digital

    AFCON 2027 to leave lasting infrastructure legacy, says Musonye By Angel Shantel August 20, 2026 09:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sports CS Salim Mvurya (C) shakes hands with Nicholas Musonye, the Chai …

    AFCON 2027 to leave lasting infrastructure legacy, says Musonye
  8. The Standard

    … They have been urged to have talented and tactical players who will give other rivals a run for their money in the championship.This plea was put across by Kenya’s AFCON 2027 Chairman Nicholas Musonye during the SportsBiz Africa Kenya Activation forum held in Nairobi on Tuesday. …

    AFCON 2027: Hosts urged to prepare formidable squads, officials warned of corruption
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Blow as SDT halts appointment of FKF nominees to AFCON organizing committee By Jackson Kilonzi July 21, 2026 01:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye addressing …

    Blow as SDT halts appointment of FKF nominees to AFCON organizing committee
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Musonye calls for whole-of-government push to deliver AFCON 2027 By Jackson Kilonzi June 30, 2026 04:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye addressing media in a …

    Musonye calls for whole-of-government push to deliver AFCON 2027
  13. Citizen Digital

    … To maintain daily momentum and ensure the end-of-July completion target for main stadium works is met, a technical team including a CAF official and the AFCON Local Organizing Committee (LOC) led by Nicholas Musonye has been stationed on-site. …

    Construction of training pitches begins at Talanta Stadium
  14. Citizen Digital

    … To maintain daily momentum and ensure the end-of-July completion target for main stadium works is met, a technical team including a CAF official and the AFCON Local Organizing Committee (LOC) led by Nicholas Musonye has been stationed on-site. …

    Construction of training pitches begins at Talanta Stadium
  15. May 2026
  16. Citizen Digital

    … The PS, who was flanked by the Secretary Administrative at the State Department of Sports Evans Achoki, Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed and Kenya’s LOC chairperson Nicholas Musonye took the opportunity to update the nation of the construction and renovation o …

    Kenya prioritising security ahead of 2027 AFCON
Sport

Parliamentary sports committees endorse Kenya's AFCON 2027 readiness

The News

Kenya's joint parliamentary sports committees have backed the country's preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, citing sufficient capacity and infrastructure. The lawmakers inspected the Raila Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Sports City Stadium), a 60,000-seater facility designated as the main venue, and affirmed it represents good value for taxpayers.

14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Parliamentary sports committees endorse Kenya's AFCON 2027 readiness

    Kenya's joint parliamentary sports committees have backed the country's preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, citing sufficient capacity and infrastructure. The lawmakers inspected the Raila Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Sports City Stadium), a 60,000-seater facility designated as the main venue, and affirmed it represents good value for taxpayers.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Government urges private sector investment in AFCON 2027

    Kenya's Sports PS Elijah Mwangi has called on the corporate sector to invest in commercial opportunities around AFCON 2027, a tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, describing it as a one-in-a-generation event offering economic benefits beyond the competition itself.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Mvurya urges Harambee Stars to target AFCON 2027 title

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation roadmap aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will host, rather than simply staging a successful tournament.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. AFCON 2027 will bring lasting infrastructure and economic gains

    The Pamoja AFCON 2027 Joint Local Organising Committee Chairman Nicholas Musonye said hosting the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania will leave Kenya with improved sporting facilities, tourism opportunities, and trade benefits across the region.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. AFCON 2027 hosts urged to prepare competitive squads, officials warned

    Kenya's AFCON 2027 Chairman Nicholas Musonye urged Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to prepare early and field strong teams aiming for the semi-finals and finals. He also warned that corruption will not be tolerated and officials with questionable character should not participate.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. SDT blocks FKF AFCON organizing committee appointments pending hearing

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily restrained the Ministry of Sports from appointing Football Kenya Federation nominees to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Local Organising Committee, following a petition challenging the nomination criteria. Kenya's AFCON preparations could be delayed as a result.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. AFCON 2027 requires whole-of-government coordination says LOC chief

    Nicholas Musonye, Local Organising Committee chairman for Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, has told Parliament that the Ministry of Sports alone cannot deliver the tournament and urged the government to adopt a coordinated, whole-of-government approach involving multiple ministries including Interior, Health, Roads, Tourism, ICT, Foreign Affairs, Immigration, the National Treasury, and Transport.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Training pitches construction begins at Talanta Stadium

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed that construction of training pitches at Talanta Stadium is underway as part of infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The stadium's total specialised training grounds will rise to three following the handover of two pitches to the Ministry of Defence.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Talanta Stadium training pitches construction begins for AFCON 2027

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed that infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at Talanta Stadium are on track, with two training pitches handed over to the Ministry of Defence for construction, bringing the total specialised training grounds to three.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kenya prioritises security for 2027 AFCON tournament

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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