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Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania reaffirm commitment to host CHAN 2024, unveiling unified visa and major stadium upgrades.
Sports ministers from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to hosting a successful 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to take place from August 2 to 28.
Meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, the regional leaders pledged to deliver a seamless, world-class tournament, emphasizing their unity under the “Pamoja” banner—a Swahili word meaning “together.”
In a high-level meeting chaired by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Salim Mvurya, and attended by Uganda’s Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, and Tanzania’s Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports, Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, the three nations presented a united front on tournament readiness.
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Also present was a delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), led by Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba.
“Today, I chaired a high-level meeting with my Ugandan counterpart, Hon. Peter Ogwang, and Tanzanian counterpart, Hon. Prof. Palamagamba J. A. M. Kabudi, alongside technical teams and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation led by Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba, to assess the progress of CHAN 2025 preparations,” said Mvurya in a statement.
Unified Efforts Underway
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The joint statement delivered by the ministers highlighted progress in key areas such as stadium upgrades, budget allocations, and logistical coordination.
One of the standout initiatives unveiled was the introduction of the “Pamoja Visa,” a special travel document aimed at easing movement across the three host nations during the tournament.
“As PAMOJA countries, we have made significant strides and are now focused on finalizing key elements, including cross-border facilitation, budgetary allocations, and tax exemptions to ensure a smooth and successful tournament. With less than 60 days to kick-off, we have committed to holding regular consultative meetings to swiftly address any emerging issues,” Mvurya added.
Kenya is currently upgrading Nairobi’s iconic Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums and training grounds such as Kirigiti, Police Sacco, and Ulinzi Stars Grounds.
Uganda is revitalizing the historic Nakivubo Stadium and constructing two new arenas in Lira City and Hoima.
Meanwhile, Tanzania is renovating the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and building state-of-the-art facilities in Dodoma and Arusha.
Infrastructure for Today and Tomorrow
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The ministers emphasized that the current efforts extend beyond CHAN 2024, with infrastructure improvements designed to benefit the entire region for years to come, particularly for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which East Africa is also set to co-host.
“This infrastructure will benefit us beyond CHAN and into AFCON 2027,” Prof. Kabudi explained as per Nation.
“It will also open doors to hosting other international events, not just in football but also in athletics.”
Uganda’s Peter Ogwang echoed the excitement and ambition shared by the trio.
“We welcome Africa to our home and promise the best competition in the history of CHAN,” he said.
CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba lauded the preparations and the ministers’ collaborative approach.
“Visas are crucial for free movement, and it’s commendable that this is being addressed,” he said.
“The affirmation and commitment to deliver the best-ever CHAN is commendable. We trust it will be the same for AFCON 2027.”
The CAF delegation is expected to provide further updates on East Africa’s readiness at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday, where more announcements on venue certification and fan logistics may follow.
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