NAIROBI, July 11, 2025 — Ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Kenya’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has reaffirmed its dedication to delivering a secure and safe event.
Speaking at a press briefing Friday, the LOC Chairperson, Nicholas Musonye, emphasised that safety stays the highest precedence, noting that high-level consultations have been held with the Ministry of Interior and key safety businesses.
“We’ve had conferences with the Principal Secretary for Security, Omolo (Raymond), and different prime safety officers. Security is primary. You can’t host a event of this magnitude with out it,” he mentioned.
The LOC confirmed that each one vital safety protocols are in place, not solely on the competitors venues however throughout the nation’s borders and key transit areas.
“Our residents, our guests, and our groups should all really feel secure. We are taking no probabilities,” he added.
CAF has outlined a 30 % safety requirement as a part of its event internet hosting requirements, which Kenya has shared with the Ministry of Interior.
“This is a event of world consideration. We are prepared to guard it and defend our nation,” the LOC Chair concluded.
