Mvurya unveils committee to steer Kenya’s AFCON 2027 preparations
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has named the standing committee of Kenya's Local Organising Committee for AFCON 2027. With less than eight months to kick-off, he told members to move from planning to execution.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has unveiled the standing committee of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, The Star reported. The committee will coordinate and oversee Kenya's preparations for the continental tournament. Kenya will co-host the event with Uganda and Tanzania under the PAMOJA partnership. Mvurya said members were chosen for their experience, professional expertise and leadership. He called those qualities critical to delivering a successful tournament. The Star did not publish the names of the committee members. The CS said time was short. "With less than eight months to kick-off, I challenged the committee to move decisively from planning to execution, prioritising operational readiness, effective coordination, strategic partnerships, financial accountability and strict adherence to delivery timelines," he said. He added that members carry the hopes of more than 55 million Kenyans. They must also meet the expectations of fans, teams and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Mvurya called the tournament…
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