Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are jointly introducing a Pamoja visa to ensure smooth travel for players, officials, and fans during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set for August 2–30, 2025.
“We’re working with immigration ministries to implement seamless visa procedures, and the Pamoja visa will be key,” said Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya at a CAF briefing in Nairobi.
He was joined by Uganda’s State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang and Tanzania’s Sports Minister Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi.
The ministers reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to successfully host the tournament.
Ogwang extended a warm invitation: “Welcome to Pamoja — Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This will be the best competition in African history.”
Key logistical issues discussed included tax exemptions on broadcast equipment and financial planning.
The tournament will cost the three nations $39 million, with a joint budget meeting scheduled for June 10.
CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba praised the regional cooperation, noting CAF’s structural support in all three countries and President Motsepe’s full backing:
“The Pamoja countries are on track to deliver one of the best CHANs ever.”
To meet CAF standards, the hosts are renovating existing stadiums and building new ones ahead of both CHAN and the 2027 AFCON.
Prof. Kabudi emphasized the long-term impact: “This investment in sports infrastructure will benefit East Africa beyond football — through economic growth, jobs, and regional pride.”.
