Tag Archives: CAF

AFCON 2027: Kenya Under Pressure to Accelerate Preparations

By: BBC Kenya is under increasing pressure to speed up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with CAF President Patrice Motsepe urging the three East African hosts—Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda—to develop a greater sense of urgency. The tournament will return to East Africa for the first time …

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Kirinyaga County MCA Dies While Receiving Treatment

Kirinyaga County Assembly is mourning the death of nominated MCA Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who passed away on August 24, 2026. Mitaru, who represented Persons with Disabilities, died at around 3 a.m. while receiving treatment at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri, according to a notification from the Office of the Speaker. Click …

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Tight Security as Ruto, Infantino Attend CHAN Final

Enhanced security measures have been put in place along Thika Road and around the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, ahead of today’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) final. Fully geared police officers were deployed early in the day to monitor key areas, including the busy Roysambu roundabout and access points to …

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Record $7 Million Prize Awaits AFCON 2024 Champions, CAF Confirms

The champions of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations are set to receive a historic prize of seven million dollars (approximately Sh. 1.2 billion), as revealed in a statement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday. This amount marks a 40 percent increase from the winnings of the …

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