Kenya Government Denies Taxpayer Funding for Bayern Munich-Ajax Stadium Opener

Kenya's Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi insists private strategic partners will fully fund the January 5, 2027, exhibition match at the 60,000-seat Raila Odinga International Stadium, with no taxpayer money involved.

The event aims to promote Kenya and generate surplus for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya co-hosts.

Skeptics question the unnamed partners, prompting a High Court case by six petitioners, including activist Julius Kamau who was dragged out by security, demanding full disclosure of costs like Bayern's unverified €5 million fee.