Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed Radio Jambo host and former Harambee Stars coach Jacob Ghost Mulee to a National Steering Committee tasked with overseeing Kenya’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenya will co-host both tournaments alongside Tanzania and Uganda, marking a significant milestone for regional football.
The Pamoja CHAN-AFCON 2027 Multi-Agency Team
Mulee joins the Pamoja CHAN-AFCON 2027 Multi-Agency Team (CHAN-AFCON MAT), established to ensure Kenya’s successful co-hosting of the tournaments.
The committee will streamline efforts across various sectors, drawing members from government ministries, football stakeholders, private sector representatives, and the media.
The team will include a Project Oversight Council, a National Steering Committee, and a Secretariat. The Steering Committee, where Mulee will serve, will be led by former CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, with Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President serving as deputy.
Other notable appointments include:
- Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo
- Veteran journalist Elias Makori
- Former Harambee Starlets captain Terry Ouko
Principal Secretaries from the ministries of Foreign Affairs, ICT, Tourism, Health, and East African Community will also be part of the committee. Additional members include the chair of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, the Media Owners Association, five FKF representatives, the Nairobi County Secretary, and the CEO of the Kenya Academy of Sports.
Oversight Council and Secretariat
The Project Oversight Council will include CS Murkomen, alongside Principal Secretaries from the ministries of Sports, Defence, Treasury, and Transport.
The Secretariat, responsible for day-to-day operations, will be headed by media personality Mike Rabar and deputised by FKF Secretary General Patrick Korir.
The Secretariat will operate from Talanta Plaza in Upper Hill, under the Ministry of Sports.
Committee Functions
The CHAN-AFCON MAT will undertake various responsibilities, including:
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating efforts between government, private sector, and football stakeholders.
- Logistics and Infrastructure: Planning and managing tournament logistics and upgrading facilities.
- Resource Mobilisation: Ensuring financial accountability and securing funds through government and private donations.
- Media and Promotion: Conducting marketing campaigns to boost tournament visibility.
- Safety and Security: Implementing measures to ensure the safety of players, officials, and fans.
- Tourism Promotion: Leveraging the tournaments to boost regional tourism.
- Post-Tournament Review: Evaluating performance and identifying areas for improvement.
Funding
The multi-agency team will be financed by the national government, as well as donations and endowments generated from its activities.
“The CHAN-AFCON MAT shall be financed through funding appropriated for its use by the National Government and through donations and endowments,” read the gazette notice published on December 6.
This appointment underscores Kenya’s commitment to delivering world-class tournaments while promoting regional cooperation and development.
