… Speaking on Thursday after hosting World Athletics Head of Competition Management Pierce O’Callaghan, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi affirmed that Kenya possesses the capacity and resources necessary to host a global sporting spectacle of this magnitude. …
SRC review sought over athletes’ allowances By Mkalla wa Mwambodze September 28, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sports PS Elijah Mwangi. …
… The Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi said the current rates for allowances paid to all athletes representing Kenya at different sporting events are determined by the SRC as required by law. …
… private sector investment ahead of AFCON 2027 By Luqman Mahmoud September 15, 2026 10:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FKF President Hussein Mohammed (left) in a conversation with Sports PS Elijah Mwangi …
… (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports Elijah Mwangi says Kenya is more than ready to host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships. …
Kenya's AFCON 2027 preparations on track ahead of January deadline, PS Elijah Mwangi By Mkalla wa Mwambodze September 07, 2026 12:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya's preparations to …
… PHOTO/COURTESY: VOA Audio By Vocalize By Elijah Mwangi, Kenya’s debt to China has become the subject of a persistent and often misleading narrative: that the borrowing has little value and that the infrastructure financed through it represents little more than a burden for future …
… Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has backed the team to deliver an 11th continental crown and secure qualification to the global competitions. …
… We have the advantage of being the host, but more so, the fact that you will be representing 55 million Kenyans is motivation enough," Mvurya added.“It’s a 10-day event, and Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and I will make an effort to attend some of the matches. …
The government has committed to beginning earnest preparations for the 2029 Nairobi World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held on the African continent. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi assured World Athletics officials that Kenya possesses the capacity and resources to host the event and will work to ensure all facilities meet top-tier standards.
The government has committed to beginning earnest preparations for the 2029 Nairobi World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held on the African continent. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi assured World Athletics officials that Kenya possesses the capacity and resources to host the event and will work to ensure all facilities meet top-tier standards.
The government intends to engage the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to review allowances for players in national teams to bolster their morale and enhance welfare. The Principal Secretary for Sports said the Ministry is open to constructive engagement with stakeholders, particularly Harambee Stars through the Football Kenya Federation, on possibilities of reviewing allowances upwards.
An opinion piece argues that Africa's mineral wealth—including copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements—is strategically important for the global energy transition, and that China-Africa mining cooperation could help the continent capture greater value from its resources.
Kenya's Sports PS Elijah Mwangi has called on the corporate sector to invest in commercial opportunities around AFCON 2027, a tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, describing it as a one-in-a-generation event offering economic benefits beyond the competition itself.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Sports says the country is ready to host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, which would make Kenya the first African country to host the event. The World Athletics Council will announce host cities for both years on September 15, 2026, with Nairobi competing against Rome, Munich, and London.
Kenya's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania are progressing well, according to the Principal Secretary for Sports. A recent CAF inspection of stadium facilities including Raila Odinga International Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, returned encouraging results.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's borrowing from China must be assessed not only by the debt amount but also by the infrastructure built—citing the Standard Gauge Railway as a major national transport asset that creates long-term value.
Kenya's women's volleyball team begins the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship on Tuesday in Nairobi, with the tournament winner earning direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship runs through September 4 with 16 teams competing, and the top three finishers also qualify for the 2027 FIVB World Cup.
The Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team began the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex, with Sports CS Salim Mvurya urging the team to retain the African title to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and next year's World Championships.
More than 25,000 runners participated in the third edition of the Belgut Marathon in Kericho County, which organisers described as their most successful iteration yet. The event, held across three race categories, raised millions in bursaries for vulnerable students.
Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.
The government has attributed a Sh10.85 billion difference between the initial Sh35 billion estimate for Talanta Sports City Stadium and the contract value to taxes, import-related charges, and other costs not included in the original University of Nairobi Enterprise Services concept design.
Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi says ongoing construction and renovation of sports facilities across the country will be completed within nine months, with national and county governments collaborating to ensure contractors deliver projects on time. The government is constructing 33 new stadiums and renovating existing facilities as part of efforts to devolve sports infrastructure.
The Government has set a nine-month deadline for completing 33 new stadium construction projects and renovating existing facilities across the country, with national and county governments working together to ensure delivery. The initiative aims to decentralise sports infrastructure and give athletes and communities outside major urban centres better access to modern facilities.
The Ministry for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has called on sports journalists to play a central role in the growth of Kenyan sport, describing the media as a critical partner in the sports ecosystem. The appeal was made during the Sports Journalists' Association of Kenya annual general meeting in Nairobi.
Kenya's women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, is preparing for the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship beginning August 23 on home soil, with captain Meldine Sande and MVP Veronica Adhiambo leading the charge for continental glory.
The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable pipeline of sporting talent through investment in infrastructure, year-round training camps, and direct financial incentives to prepare athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Kenya's recent medal success at the Commonwealth Youth Games and World Athletics U20 Championships demonstrates the result of long-term investment in athlete development.
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
An opinion piece argues that the 10,000-seater Kamariny Stadium under construction in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, will serve as flagship sporting infrastructure in the North Rift and support Kenya's agenda to develop as a world-class sporting nation, featuring FIFA-compliant pitch, athletics track, and integrated film, music, ICT, and enterprise facilities.
The Ministry of Interior announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the theme 'Security, Transport and Sports', with activities culminating in celebrations at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret.
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is being upgraded by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with Sports and the county government, with construction 47 per cent complete and practical completion expected by 20 September 2026. The facility will host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations and serve as an official training venue for AFCON 2027.
The government has unveiled an enhanced reward scheme for Team Kenya athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with gold medallists receiving Sh2.5 million per medal—a five-fold increase from the Sh500,000 awarded at the 2022 Birmingham Games—and silver medallists receiving Sh1.5 million.
Goalkeeper Annette Kundu of Kenya Police Bullets hopes the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will provide a platform to showcase her talent and unlock new career opportunities. She departs for a training camp in France as Kenya prepares for the tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16.
Kenya's women's national football team departed for a training camp in France on July 15 as final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they return to the continental tournament for the first time in a decade. Captain Mwanahalima Adam said the team would repay the support from Kenyans, with the squad beginning Group A play against hosts Morocco on July 26.
The Ministry of Sports released Ksh 20 million to the Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets after players protested unpaid allowances at FKF offices. The senior team is preparing for their second AWCON appearance in Morocco, facing Senegal, Algeria, and the hosts in a tournament running from July 25 to August 16.
The government has disbursed Sh10 million to the Harambee Starlets national women's football team as they begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with officials pledging additional incentives if the team advances in the tournament.
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo emerged as the best-performing PS in the Politrack Performance Matrix with 75 per cent positive ratings, ahead of more than 50 other senior government officials. The ranking is based on public evaluations, with Omollo receiving 3,048 positive votes versus 1,011 negative votes.
A climate analysis presented at the British High Commission in Nairobi warns that extreme weather is already disrupting community football pitches in Mathare and could worsen significantly; by 2100, major storm rainfall in the area could increase by as much as 68 per cent, the analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence found.
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting grassroots football facilities in Mathare and could worsen significantly in coming decades, with projections including up to 68 per cent increase in major storm rainfall by 2100, doubled heat stress by 2040, and 345 per cent increase in water stress.