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As preparations intensify for AFCON 2027, the Informal Sector Workers Association of Kenya (ISWAK) is calling on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and its President, Patrice Motsepe, to ensure that informal sector workers affected by infrastructure projects are fairly compensated.
This message demands inclusion, justice, and economic dignity for Kenya’s small traders, artisans, and transport operators as the country readies itself to co-host Africa’s biggest football event.
Kenya’s informal workers are raising their voices over the disruptions caused by AFCON 2027 preparations.
In this press statement, the Informal Sector Workers Association of Kenya (ISWAK) commends CAF President Patrice Motsepe for reaffirming confidence in East Africa’s readiness — but calls for a clear compensation plan for thousands of small business owners displaced by stadium and infrastructure projects in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Eldoret.

ISWAK urges the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and national governments to allocate at least 5% of infrastructure budgets to support informal workers through relocation aid, rent waivers, and livelihood restoration.
This appeal is a powerful reminder that sports development must also mean economic inclusion.
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