GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16099

WHEREAS, the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is set to take place from 1st to 28th February, 2025, under the joint hosting of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This historic occasion marks the first instance of the tournament being organized across three nations and serves as a preparatory initiative for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the same countries will co-host. WHEREAS, the CHAN tournament highlights national teams comprised solely of players competing in their respective domestic leagues, offering a unique platform to spotlight local talent on an international stage. The decision to co-host CHAN 2024 demonstrates the united efforts of East African nations to enhance the region's football stature and infrastructure. WHEREAS, in readiness for the tournament, each host nation is tasked with ensuring the availability of suitable venues. Kenya has prioritized upgrades to key stadiums to meet international standards with respect to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium and Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega NOW THEREFORE, the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by the Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 and the Sports Act, 2013 do establish the PAMOJA CHAN 2024 and PAMOJA AFCON 2027 MULTI-AGENCY TEAM (CHAN-AFCON MAT). (a) The Project Oversight Council shall comprise of the following members: (i) The Cabinet Secretary responsible for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports; (ii) The Principal Secretary responsible for Sports; (iii) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defence or their representatives; (iv) Principal Secretary, National Treasury or their representative; and (v) Principal Secretary, State Department for Transport or their representative. (b) The National Steering Committee shall comprise of the following members: (i) Chairperson, Nicholas Musonye; (ii) Vice Chairperson, President, 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; (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; (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; (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; (xviii) Chairperson, Media Owners Association of Kenya or their representative; (xix) Elias Makori; 6th December, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE (xx) Terry Ouko (Ms.); (xxi) Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee; and (xxii) Eliud Kipkeu. (c) Secretariat The Secretariat of the CHAN-AFCON MAT shall be domiciled at the Ministry of Sports; Talanta Plaza, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 49849– 00100, Nairobi, which shall assist in the day-to-day management of its affairs. The Secretariat will comprise of: (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.); (vii) Jack Mukhongo Munialo; (viii) Jimmy Lorot Lokolong; and (ix) Nicole Mwende (Ms.). 1. The terms of reference of the CHAN-AFCON MAT are to: (a) mobilize stakeholder collaboration, and oversee governance structures to guarantee accountability and efficiency; (b) co-ordinate 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 CHAN- AFCON MAT shall adopt its own procedure and set down guiding principles and norms to govern its operations; (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 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; (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; (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; (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. 2. The CHAN-AFCON MAT shall be financed through: (a) Funding appropriated for the CHAN-AFCON MAT use by the National Government; and (b) Donations and endowment for the purposes of realizing PAMOJA CHAN 2024 and PAMOJA AFCON 2027 3. In the execution of its mandate, the MAT shall adopt its own procedure and set down guiding principles and norms to govern its operations Dated the 6th December, 2024. KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports.