Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will benefit from increased annual funding from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after the continental governing body announced a 33 per cent increase in allocations to its 54 member associations.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe announced that each member association will now receive up to USD 700,000 (approximately Ksh 90.5 million) annually, up from the previous allocation of USD 525,000 (about Ksh 67.9 million).##NAJAVA_MECA_10027950##The increase provides additional financial support to FKF as it seeks to develop football in Kenya, with the funds intended to support youth and women's football, strengthen administrative structures, improve governance and establish sustainable development programmes.CAF has progressively increased funding to its member associations under Motsepe's leadership. In 2021, each association received USD 200,000 annually.Kenya U17 coach issues recommendations to FKF after poor CECAFA ChampionshipThe allocation was subsequently doubled to USD 400,000 before rising to USD 525,000 and now USD 700,000, representing a 250 per cent increase compared with the 2021 figure.The latest adjustment is part of CAF's broader commitment to strengthening its member associations and making football across the continent world-class and financially self-sustaining.Gor Mahia head coach provides update on suspended Harambee Stars duoThe increase also extends to CAF's zonal unions, including the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), of which Kenya is a member through FKF.CAF has increased annual funding to its zonal unions by 20 per cent, from USD 750,000 to USD 900,000 (approximately Ksh116.4 million).Is Eto'o being groomed to succeed Motsepe?The additional allocation is intended to strengthen the capacity of the regional bodies to support football development and their member associations.Meanwhile, the African Clubs Association (ACA) will receive an increased annual allocation of USD 500,000, up from USD 400,000.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027931##CAF said the additional financial support would help member associations strengthen football development structures, invest in youth and women's football, improve administration and governance, and create opportunities for players, coaches, referees and other football stakeholders.The increased allocations form part of Motsepe's commitment, alongside the CAF Executive Committee, to expanding investment in football development and strengthening the sustainability of the game across Africa.Meet South Africa's fleet-footed beast who left fans in awe at 2026 Safari 7s
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