Tanzania boosts sports budget by 67 percent ahead of 2027 Afcon
The minister for Information, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, presents budget estimates of his ministry for the 2025/26 financial year in Dodoma yesterday. PHOTO| EDWIN MJWAHUZI
Dar es Salaam. The ministry of Information, Arts, Culture and Sports will see a 67 percent budget increase for the Financial Year 2025/26, primarily directed towards sports development for the 2027 Afcon.
Tanzania, along with Kenya and Uganda, will co-host the 2027 Afcon tournament, prompting the government to expedite investments in sports infrastructure, which includes the construction and rehabilitation of stadiums and related facilities.
