30-04-2025
Media Officers gather for CAF, CECAFA Media Officers Workshop in Kenya
A three-day workshop of considerable symbolic importance for East African football commenced on Monday at the Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya.
The three-day workshop is underway between 23 – 30 April 2025.
Jointly organized by CAF and the CECAFA Zonal Union, the full day workshop brought together 23 Media Officers from 11 countries. This unprecedented gathering in the region underscores a commitment to capacity building in support of the evolving ambitions of African football.
Mr. Hussein Mohammed, President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), formally opened the proceedings, underscoring the significance of the initiative. 'This is not merely a meeting, but a clear demonstration of professionalism and continuous learning,' he said.
With the CECAFA region preparing to host both the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the timing is opportune to strengthen the communication capabilities of national federations.
Speaking via videoconference, Mr. Lux September, Acting Director and Head of Television and Communication at CAF, urged participants to fully capitalize on this opportunity. 'It is not sufficient to acquire knowledge; it is imperative to implement what you have learned upon returning to your respective duties,' he emphasized, while commending CECAFA for its coordination efforts.
A similar message was conveyed by Mr. Auka Gecheo, Executive Director of CECAFA, who expressed gratitude to CAF and its President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, for their unwavering commitment to capacity-building initiatives. He also acknowledged the dedication of the 11 participating national associations.
Highly experienced CAF Media and Communications experts, Ms. Charlotte Pelagie Eyoum, as well as Mr. Mondher Chaouachi are leading the proceedings.
The workshop is attended by delegates from Kenya, Rwanda, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Somalia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, Burundi, Djibouti, and Uganda.
