Kenya's government body overseeing sports development, athlete welfare, and international competition preparations including AFCON 2027 and continental championships.
… We prepared for about three months, and we are grateful to the government, through the Ministry of Sports, for supporting us by providing a Coach," said Gichohi.
… ess overseen by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).Voting, ballot counting and the declaration of results were conducted under the supervision of officials from the Office of the Sports Registrar and witnessed by representatives from the Ministry of Sports …
… The Kenya Hockey union continues to engage with the Ministry of Sports on key infrastructure needs including the long-awaited replacement of the turf. …
… The Kenya Hockey union continues to engage with the Ministry of Sports on key infrastructure needs including the long-awaited replacement of the turf. …
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… In a statement on Tuesday, Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed "deep regret" over Artan's denial of entry, saying that despite diplomatic engagement with US authorities and world football governing body FIFA, it was "not possible to achieve a positive outcome". …
… firms support for Shujaa despite missing HSBC Division 1 target By Mkalla wa Mwambodze June 08, 2026 11:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports …
Kenya's Ministry of Sports reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening athlete welfare and talent development following Team Kenya's performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team finished 12th overall with 12 medals.
Kenya's Ministry of Sports reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening athlete welfare and talent development following Team Kenya's performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team finished 12th overall with 12 medals.
Kenya placed 13th overall with 12 medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Medal winners including 5,000m champion Mathew Kipsang and race walk silver medallist Stephen Ndangili highlighted teamwork, resilience, and the need for continued improvement as key lessons from the competition.
Kenya's national team returned from the 10th World Woodball Championship in Perlis, Malaysia (July 24–29, 2026) with one silver and six bronze medals, including a silver in men's fairway doubles after a penalty shootout loss to Indonesia. The performance reflects the country's growing stature in the sport.
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.
Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.
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 Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily restrained the Ministry of Sports from appointing Football Kenya Federation nominees to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Local Organising Committee, following a petition challenging the nomination criteria. Kenya's AFCON preparations could be delayed as a result.
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.
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.
Kenya hosted the World Rafting Cup and African Rafting Championships 2026 at Sagana on the Tana River, the first time the prestigious event was held on African soil. Kenya emerged as the continent's top performer, winning the mixed team title, both para-rafting events, and six gold medals across the competition, securing direct qualification for the World Rafting Championships in Argentina.
Andrew Owili, a Kisumu chess administrator running under the "Team Promise" banner, won the Chess Kenya presidential election with 67 votes, defeating journalist Gilbert Wandera (13 votes) and Kevin Wachuri (0 votes). The election, overseen by the IEBC and observed by sports officials, succeeded Bernard Wanjala's two-term tenure.
Kenya will host the African leg of the World Rafting World Cup Series from July 5–12, 2026, in Sagana, with 32 countries participating and 19 competing. The Kenya Rafting Federation has imported 57 rafts and selected 50 rafters to represent the country, with extensive preparations underway to meet international standards.
Kenya will host the African leg of the World Rafting Federation's World Cup Series from July 5–12, 2026, in Sagana, with 32 countries participating and 19 competing. The Kenya Rafting Federation has imported 57 rafts and selected 50 rafters to represent the country.
Five Kenyan Masters hockey teams—comprising 126 players across O-35 Women, O-40 Men, O-40 Women, O-45 Men, and O-50 Men categories—will compete at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands next month, after three Kenyan teams earned a spot through strong performances at the African Masters Invitational tournament in South Africa last year.
Five Kenyan Masters teams—comprising 126 players across O-35 Women, O-40 Men, O-40 Women, O-45 Men and O-50 Men categories—will compete at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands, following strong performances at the African Masters Invitational tournament.
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier's legal team has demanded the withdrawal of Sports Registrar Rose Wasike's directive ordering fresh elections, arguing that her calculation of his eight-year tenure's expiration is legally flawed and that the directive was unconstitutional and procedurally unfair.
Kenya's Next Stars Football Club U14 team, featuring promising young footballers from across the country, is appealing for sponsors and well-wishers to fund their trip to the Aroscupen Football Tournament in Sweden (June 14-17) after the Ministry of Sports declined to support the journey. According to the club's head coach, the tournament offers players valuable international exposure and scout visibility at a critical development age.
Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed "deep regret" after referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on Saturday, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. The US Customs and Border Protection said he was denied entry following a routine inspection, despite diplomatic engagement between Somalia, FIFA, and US authorities.
Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa finished 11th at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in France, with one win from five matches, dropping to Division 2 after the USA defeated Fiji. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports reaffirmed government support for the team despite the missed target.
Kenya's national boxing team is ready for the second World Cup to be hosted in China from June 14. Head coach Musa Benjamin says a squad of 20 boxers in training at Mathare Police Depot are in good shape, though final team selection awaits confirmation of government-allocated travel slots.
Kenya is preparing a bid to host the 2032 World Masters Athletics Championships, a competition for non-elite athletes aged 35 and above. The event would mark only the second time Africa has hosted the championships since it began in 1975, with South Africa being the first African host in 1997.
Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.
Winners and finishers of the seventh Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday are making plans ranging from property purchase to securing management representation. Marathon winner Cheruiyot Koech took home Sh3.5 million in prize money, with plans to buy land alongside his mother's support.