Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has formed a Multi Agency Team to help the country prepare for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN) and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that includes former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee.Through a Gazette Notice No. 16099 of the Kenya Gazette, the team will be referred to as PAMOJA CHAN 2024 AND PAMOJA AFCON 2027 MULTI-AGENCY TEAM (CHAN – AFCON MAT) and will have a Project Oversight Council, National Steering Committee and a secretariat.Why David Ouma rejected bigger jobs to become assistant at SingidaThe Project Oversight Council will comprise five people namely; 1. The Cabinet Secretary responsible for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports2. The Principal Secretary Responsible for Sports3. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defense or their representative 4. Principal Secretary, National Treasury and##NAJAVA_MECA_8556165##5. Principal Secretary, State Department for Transport.The National Steering Committee will be chaired by former CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye who will be deputized by the FKF President and comprising senior government officials, Sports stakeholders and Sports personalities including Mulee. The team of 22 will be composed of:(i) Chairperson, Nicholas Musonye;(ii) Vice Chairperson,Full list of 90 delegates voting at FKF electionsPresident, Football Kenya Federation;(iii) Solicitor General, Department of Justice or their representative;(iv) Principal Secretary, State Department of Interior and National Administration or their representative;##NAJAVA_MECA_8556160##(v) Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards or their representative;(vi) Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and Digital Economy or their representative;(vii) Principal Secretary, State Department for Tourism or their representative;(viii) Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs or their representative;Former AFC Leopards captain on how his Homeboyz side can win the Ingo Derby(ix) Principal Secretary, State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services or their representative; (x) Principal Secretary, State Department for Investments Promotion or their representative; (xi) Principal Secretary, State Department for East African Community or their representative;(xii) County Secretary, Nairobi City County;##NAJAVA_MECA_8556150##(xiii) Five representatives from the Football Kenya Federation(xiv) Director for Sports, State Department for Sports;(xv) Director General, Sports Kenya;(xvi) Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Academy of Sports;(xvii) Chairperson, Kenya Private Sector Alliance or their representative;Zico responds to calls for his appointment as permanent Gor Mahia coach(xviii) Chairperson, Media Owners Association of Kenya or their representative; (xix) Elias Makori;(xx) Terry Ouko (Ms.);(xxi) Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee; and(xxii) Eliud Kipkeu.The CHAN – AFCON MAT will also have a secretariat that will be domiciled at the Ministry of Sports headquarters at Talanta Plaza in Upper Hill and will be headed by Mike Rabar who will be deputized by FKF CEO Patrick Korir. The full list of the members of the secretariat are:##NAJAVA_MECA_8556120##(i) Mike Rabar–Head of Secretariat;(ii) Patrick Korir, FKF Secretary-General, Deputy Head of Secretariat;(iii) Dennis Kinyua;(iv) Natasha Nyakundi (Ms.);(v) Lorna Misoi (Ms.);(vi) Ivy Kittony (Ms.);Boniface Ambani’s plan to revive Ingwe(vii) Jack Mukhongo Munialo;(viii) Jimmy Lorot Lokolong; and(ix) Nicole Mwende (Ms.).The CHAN-AFCON MAT will have 22 functions as follows: (a) mobilize stakeholder collaboration, and oversee governance structures to guarantee accountability and efficiency;(b) Coordinate logistical frameworks, and engage with stakeholders, including government bodies, sponsors, and international organizations, to deliver events that meet global standards. In the execution of its mandate, the CHANAFCON MAT shall adopt its own procedure and set down guiding principles and norms to govern its operations;##NAJAVA_MECA_8556106##(c) develop a comprehensive tournament roadmap for CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027;(d) oversee budget preparation, resource mobilization, and financial accountability;(e) monitor project timelines and provide progress updates to CAF, the Kenyan Government, and stakeholders;(f) oversee the renovation and upgrade of stadiums to meet CAF requirements in terms of seating capacity, pitch quality and guarantee safety and security;(g) oversee construction of new sports facilities and training grounds, where necessary;(h) ensure upgrades to transport, telecommunications, and other critical infrastructure;(i) collaborate with CAF to organize team draws, match schedules and venue allocations;(j) facilitate high-quality live coverage and transmission of matches globally;Harambee Stars forward Masud Juma responds to Illuminati links(k) manage ticketing, stadium operations and fan zones in a secure and transparent manner;(l) develop comprehensive security plans for all venues and team accommodations in strict adherence to CAF match protocols;(m) launch campaigns to promote CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 locally and internationally;(n) secure sponsorships and partnerships with the private sector to maximize financial and brand support;(o) manage press relations, media accreditation and communication strategies;##NAJAVA_MECA_8554977##(p) co-ordinate accommodation, transport and logistics for players, officials and fans;(q) partner with the Kenya Tourism Board to showcase Kenya’s tourist attractions and cultural heritage.(r) recruit, train and manage a workforce of volunteers and staff;(s) ensure inclusivity and capacity-building opportunities for Kenyan youth;New amendment tabled to hand Kenyan sports more funds(t) align Local Organizing Committee (LOC) activities with the national vision for sports and economic development; and(u) conduct a review of the tournaments success and identify areas of improvement.The CHAN-AFCON MAT will be financed by the national government and by donations and endowments.Kenya has up to 31 December 2024 to ensure that Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani are ready for the 2024 CHAN which will take place in February of 2025.
