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National Olympic Committee of Kenya

Also known as: NOC-K · NOCK

Appears in coverage of Olympic governance and sports policy, supporting bills to criminalize match-fixing.

2026-04-242026-06-26

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO/Courtesy NOC-K Audio By Vocalize The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.

    Olympics to offer all Games players Ksh1.3million grants
  3. Citizen Digital

    The report also reveals that the federation did not operate its own bank accounts, with banking and payment services being handled through the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, NOCK.

    Kenya Aquatics audit pokes nagging governance issues
  4. Citizen Digital

    The report also reveals that the federation did not operate its own bank accounts, with banking and payment services being handled through the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, NOCK.

    Kenya Aquatics audit pokes nagging governance issues
  5. The Standard

    He added that Athletics Kenya had officially handed over the team to the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), which will oversee preparations and participation at the Games.

    Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
  6. Citizen Digital

    He added that athletes who meet the set standards and earn selection at the championships will be submitted to National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) for final accreditation ahead of the Games.

    Commonwealth Games: Athletes set to battle for spots at Nyayo trials
  7. Citizen Digital

    The federation also acknowledged the support of FIBA, the French basketball community, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, the Government of Kenya, and other stakeholders contributing to the growth of basketball in the country.

    France 3x3 coach to lead high-performance camp in Kenya
  8. Citizen Digital

    It won’t be easy, but we’re ready and I have confidence in my team,” he added.National Olympic Committee of Kenya Vice President Colonel (Rtd.) Nahashon Randiek applauded Tennis Kenya for investing in youth and expressed confidence that the team can achieve promotion.“They are hu

    Kenya unveils youthful squad for Davis Cup
  9. Citizen Digital

    on, chaired by Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama, brought together representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General and Department of Justice, the State Department for Sports, Kenya Academy of Sports, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the National Olympic Committee of Kenya

    Stakeholders back bill to criminalize match-fixing in Kenya
  10. May 2026
  11. The Standard

    For Paul Tergat, former President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) and former world marathon record holder, the summit is the culmination of a journey that began three years ago in the French commune of Miramas."We are excited that we started in 2023, before the

    Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports
  12. The Standard

    While Kenya’s legacy in middle- and long-distance running remains central, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is intentionally broadening its focus with several disciplines involved.

    Kenya sharpens its edge ahead of Glasgow Games

Wednesday 24 June

  1. IOC introduces $10,000 grant for every Olympic athlete

    The International Olympic Committee announced a new grant programme providing $10,000 to every athlete competing in the Games, with a total fund of $140 million per four-year Olympic cycle. All Olympians are eligible regardless of nationality or finish position.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Aquatics receives clean audit despite governance disputes

    Kenya Aquatics received a clean audit opinion for November 2023 to December 2024, with auditors confirming proper accounting of KSh 47.14 million in funds received and spent. The report notes that court cases and governance disputes continued to affect the federation's operations and administrative structures.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya Aquatics receives clean audit despite governance disputes

    Kenya Aquatics has received a clean audit opinion for November 2023 to December 2024, with auditors confirming proper accounting of KSh 47.14 million in funds received and spent. Despite the clean opinion, the report highlights ongoing governance and legal challenges affecting the federation's operations.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Omanyala, Odira, Cheruiyot named to Kenya Commonwealth Games team

    Reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira, and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot have been named to Kenya's athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, following national trials at Nyayo National Stadium.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya holds Commonwealth Games trials at Nyayo Stadium

    Athletics Kenya will use the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium from June 18–20 to select athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The competition will include athletes from Kenya's 12 regions, the Kenya Defence Forces, training institutions, and Kenyan athletes based abroad.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. France 3x3 basketball coach leads high-performance camp in Kenya

    Kenya Basketball Federation has invited France 3x3 head coach Karim Souchu to conduct a training camp for national team players and coaches through Saturday. The programme, organised with FIBA, focuses on athlete preparation, coach education, and modern high-performance methods ahead of the FIBA Women's Series and continental competitions.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya fields young squad for Davis Cup Africa Group IV

    Kenya has unveiled a youthful squad with an average age of 20 for the 2026 Davis Cup Africa Group IV tournament, to be held in Nairobi from June 17 to 20. The team, led by experienced captain Ismael Changawa, aims to secure promotion to Africa Group III against seven other nations.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Sports stakeholders support bill to criminalize match-fixing

    Stakeholders including the Football Kenya Federation and National Olympic Committee of Kenya have backed a proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would prohibit and criminalize the manipulation of sports competitions, though some have recommended amendments to strengthen its implementation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kenya-France sports partnership key for African development: Tergat, Loroupe

    Former NOC-K President Paul Tergat and other sports leaders say Kenya's hosting of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 demonstrates deepening Kenya-France cooperation in sports. The summit featured a sports demonstration event at the University of Nairobi alongside bilateral agreements between Presidents Ruto and Macron, with Tergat noting Kenya will host the Youth Olympic Games for the first time.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    Team Kenya is undertaking a structured build-up ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), which will feature a scaled-down programme of 10 sports and about 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. Kenya will compete in disciplines including athletics, para-athletics, 3x3 basketball, cycling, weightlifting, boxing, judo, swimming, and bowling.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. KAS concludes elite camp for 600 under-19 athletes nationwide

    The Kenya Academy of Sports wrapped up a two-week elite training camp at Lavington Girls High School with 600 of the country's top under-19 athletes (300 boys and 300 girls) identified through a year-long nationwide talent search across athletics, rugby, handball, football, basketball, and swimming. The initiative is intended to strengthen Kenya's competitiveness in international youth competitions and will feed into national federation selections for continental competitions and the Youth Olympic Games.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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