Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has challenged officials preparing Kenya for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to turn their appointments into results, saying the tournament’s success will depend on how effectively each committee performs its duties.

Mwangi made the call on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, when he opened an induction workshop for chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and members of the AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) Standing Committees. He represented Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Mwangi said the organisers needed commitment and professionalism.

“The successful delivery of AFCON PAMOJA 2027 demands unwavering commitment, professionalism and excellence at every level of preparation,” he wrote.

He said he had challenged members to carry out their assignments diligently and work collectively towards a tournament that would showcase Kenya’s organisational capacity.

“I challenged the members to discharge their respective mandates with dedication, diligence and a strong sense of responsibility,” Mwangi said.

From appointments to delivery

The induction follows the unveiling of Kenya’s LOC Standing Committee by Mvurya on October 29, 2026. The 38-member structure is chaired by football administrator Nicholas Musonye, with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed as vice-chairperson. Its responsibilities include infrastructure, technical preparations, finance, legal affairs and tournament operations.

The committee’s work will need to connect key areas, including stadium readiness, training facilities, security, transport, accommodation and services for teams, officials and supporters.

A regional test for the hosts

Kenya will co-host the 2027 tournament with Uganda and Tanzania, placing the three countries under scrutiny over their ability to stage a major continental event. Kenya’s committees must coordinate with government agencies, football administrators and other partners to keep preparations on schedule.

Senior officials at Tuesday’s workshop included LOC Chairperson Musonye, FKF President Mohammed, Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo, Senior Deputy Secretary Kipchumba Rutto and Director of Sports Douglas Ratemo.

Mwangi said the collective effort should deliver “a world-class football spectacle” that showcases Kenya’s sporting excellence.

The test now is whether the committees can translate the workshop’s guidance into clear plans, coordinated action and timely delivery before the 2027 kick-off.