Also known as: Somalia's Ministry of Sports
Government ministry overseeing Kenya's sports infrastructure, athlete welfare, and preparations for major events including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and 2029 World Athletics Championships.
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… Ultimately, Makau urged the Ministry of Sports to shift away from reactive, one-off celebration bonuses in favour of sustainable, long-term economic policies that protect athletes long after their competitive days are over. …
Marathon legend Patrick Makau calls for state pensions for retired athletesCitizen Digital
… Bitok said a month-long preparation programme, backed by the federation and the Ministry of Sports, has given the team a strong platform to pursue its Olympic ambitions. …
Wafalme Stars eye African title on road to Los Angeles 2028Citizen Digital
… Repairs to the lighting, scoreboards, air conditioning and changing rooms at Kasarani and Ulinzi Complex have been undertaken with support from the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Defence. …
Bitok rallies Ruto, fans as Malkia Strikers eye 11th African titleCitizen Digital
Ministry of Sports reaffirms commitment to athlete welfare after Glasgow show By Angel Shantel August 06, 2026 09:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Edmund Serem celebrates as he crosses the finish …
Ministry of Sports reaffirms commitment to athlete welfare after Glasgow showCitizen Digital
… It wasn’t easy but we thank God for where we are right now,” said Ndangili, who also acknowledged the support of his family, coach, manager and the Ministry of Sports. …
Team Kenya eyes future success after Commonwealth mixed fortunesThe Standard
… Kenya's participation was funded by the Ministry of Sports, while Mount Kenya University (MKU) supported the team's training programme and local transport, ensuring athletes had adequate preparation before travelling to Malaysia.Education stakeholders saying the achievement refle …
Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnershipsCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to immediately accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. …
Gov't tells FKF to kickoff Harambee Stars' AFCON 2027 prepsCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) deputy president Paul Bitok has confirmed that the Ministry of Sports in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence are pulling out all the stops to deliver venues earmarked to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Cham …
Kenya races against time to deliver venues for African Volleyball ChampsCitizen Digital
… The stadium is being upgraded by the Ministry of Defence, through the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and the Uasin Gishu County Government. …
Kipchoge Keino Stadium upgrade positions Eldoret for Mashujaa Day, AFCON 2027Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has temporarily restrained the Ministry of Sports from gazetting or appointing Football Kenya Federation (FKF) nominees to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC). …
Blow as SDT halts appointment of FKF nominees to AFCON organizing committeeThe Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is set for October 25 with a record 30,700 registered runners and over 200 elite athletes from 102 nationalities. Sponsorship has reached Ksh273 million, with Standard Chartered contributing Ksh130 million and 56 partners contributing Ksh143 million.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is set for October 25 with a record 30,700 registered runners and over 200 elite athletes from 102 nationalities. Sponsorship has reached Ksh273 million, with Standard Chartered contributing Ksh130 million and 56 partners contributing Ksh143 million.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics Council declared Nairobi the official host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be staged on the African continent. Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein, a three-time Boston Marathon winner and chairman of Kenya's World Athletics Championships bid committee, led the successful bid effort.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is pursuing the construction of new quality stadiums across the country, with President Ruto's administration making a commitment to 32 stadiums as part of long-overdue infrastructure development.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Talanta Stadium has been renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium, according to the Ministry of Sports.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Sports Association for the Visually Impaired (KESAVI) has called on the Ministry of Sports to resolve internal wrangles delaying planned elections. Officials say the disputes threaten the association's preparations for the 2026 IBSA Blind Football Men's and Women's African Championships scheduled for Egypt in November 2026.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine other individuals—four former government officials and five businessmen—over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's 2018 African Nations Championship preparations, following an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission investigation.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The DPP has approved graft charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine others over the alleged theft of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's preparations to host the 2018 CHAN tournament. Six companies also face prosecution in connection with the funds, which raised questions about spending after the tournament was moved from Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya is prioritizing women's representation in coaching, officiating and leadership roles to align with World Athletics' target of 40 per cent female representation on executive boards by 2029. The federation trained 44 women from affiliated regions on a CECS Level 1 coaching course in October.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kisped Queens coach Daniel Minjis has called on the government and Ministry of Sports to establish football academies in every county to provide structured training and development pathways for young players aspiring to reach the national team, Harambee Stars.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court found that the Ministry of Sports established 30 academies without sufficient public participation in determining locations and selection criteria, calling the process faulty and susceptible to arbitrariness. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered the ministry to regularise the process through public participation or face court intervention.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau has called on the government to establish a pension scheme and housing support for athletes, arguing that current cash rewards (Ksh 5 million for world records, Ksh 3 million for gold medals) are insufficient to prevent retired national stars from falling into financial hardship.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Wafalme Stars have begun preparations for the 2026 CAVB African Men's Nations Championship in Kinshasa (7–21 September), marking the team's first appearance at the tournament as they seek to establish themselves among Africa's leading volleyball nations and advance toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Volleyball Federation Deputy President Paul Bitok has called on President William Ruto to attend the African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship as guest of honor and encourage Kenyans to attend, saying their support will be vital as Malkia Strikers seek to defend their African title and target qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →