NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17, 2026 – The National Treasury has set aside Ksh 4.1 billion to aid the completion of training grounds ahead of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Making the revelation, chair of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Samuel Atandi said the funds will go towards the infrastructural projects, most of which had stalled for lack of funds.
The funds are part of the supplementary budget for the financial year 2025/26.
“This money is going to sports, arts and social development funds for the completion of Afcon training grounds. We have many Afcon training grounds that are under construction but we do not have sufficient budget to be able to complete them in readiness for the African Cup of Nations. We now have 4.1 billion which we are going to use to ensure that they are completed,” the Alego Usonga legislator said.
The announcement will be sweet music to the ears of the Afcon local organising committee (LOC), which have been fighting against time in an effort to ensure Kenya is ready to co-host the continental showpiece in June next year.
It puts to bed fears that had abound among many football lovers in the country who dreaded the prospect of Kenya failing to host the tournament due to substandard stadia and training pitches.
Among the venues designated as training pitches include Nyayo Stadium, Police Sacco Stadium, Kasarani Annex as well as the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Utalii College, Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) and Kirigiti Stadium.
At the same time, Atandi revealed that Ksh 150 million of the budget will be channeled towards acquisition of broadcasting rights for the ongoing World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“We have another 150 million shillings, which is meant for the acquisition of broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC),” he said.
Atandi was speaking during debate on the supplementary budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.
