Kenya could be headed for a fresh standoff with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over requirements to construct 61 skyboxes at the iconic Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya revealed that technical assessments conducted by Sports Kenya found the proposed modifications would require major structural interference with critical infrastructure already in place at the stadium.
According to Mvurya, implementing the skybox requirement at this advanced stage of renovations could severely disrupt Kenya’s AFCON 2027 preparedness timelines, prompting ongoing negotiations with CAF to reconsider or adjust the demand.
“Technical assessment by Sports Kenya indicates that the construction of the 61 skyboxes would require major structural interference with already existing critical infrastructure at Kasarani. Reworking the stadium at this stage risks delaying Kenya’s readiness timelines, and therefore discussions with CAF are ongoing on this specific element,” said Mvurya.
The government is now weighing the risk of delayed completion against CAF’s hospitality and commercial standards, with Kasarani expected to play a central role when Kenya co-hosts the 2027 AFCON tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The latest development adds further pressure to Kenya’s ambitious infrastructure plans as the country races against time to meet CAF and FIFA standards before the continental showpiece
