Sports Kenya

Sports Kenya — government agency with investigative and regulatory powers over sporting competitions, involved in match-fixing oversight and stadium project management.

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October 2026
2 OctCitizen Digital
… The delegation meeting was also attended by senior Athletics Kenya officials led by Barnabas Korir alongside Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo and representatives from the State Department for Sports.
Gov’t pledges early preps for 2029 World Championships
1 OctCitizen Digital
… The committee members were accompanied by the AFCON 2027 Local Organizing Committee Chairperson Nicholas Musonye, Director General of Sports Kenya Timothy Kiplimo and Secretary Administrative for Sports Josephine Ouko and other senior government officials from the Ministry of Spo …
Parliamentary sports committees give Talanta Stadium thumbs up
1 OctThe Standard
… Beyond AFCON, Sports Kenya is developing a commercialisation policy to guide the stadium’s use after major tournaments. …
Talanta Stadium to be ready by December 31
September 2026
23 SeptThe Standard
… rush to prepare Kipchoge Keino Stadium, which is undergoing a major upgrade so that it meets Africa Cup of Nations standards ahead of the 2027 bonanza.The deadline for Kipchoge Keino Stadium had been set for December 31 this year, according to timelines disclosed by Sports Kenya …
Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse
8 SeptCitizen Digital
… Peter Kirimi Kaberia; Senior Principal Finance Officer at the Ministry of Education Stephen Njoroge Muthuma; Sports Kenya Senior Superintendent Engineer John Kiende Ruga; tax adviser and Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP partner Samuel Mbaa Njoroge; former Principal Accountant at the …
Former PS Kaberia among six arrested over Ksh330m CHAN tender
8 SeptCapital News
… Other suspects arrested include Stephen Njoroge Muthuma – Senior Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Education, John Kiende Ruga – Senior Superintendent Engineer, Sports Kenya, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge – Tax Advisor and Partner, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP, Enock Ondwari Onditi – …
EACC Arrests Former Sports PS Kaberia, 5 Others Over Sh330mn CHAN Tender
8 SeptThe Standard
… Those charged alongside Kaberia include former Senior Principal Finance Officer Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, former Principal Accountant Enock Ondwari Onditi, former Senior Superintendent Engineer at Sports Kenya John Kiende Ruga, and businessmen Muema Kitheka, Ephraim Kinyua Muchang …
Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds
August 2026
22 AugThe Standard
… Sports Kenya will also have powers to receive reports and investigate suspected cases, while the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) will handle appeals.This matters because sport is built on trust. …
Sports Amendment Bill chance to clean up Kenyan sport
19 AugCitizen Digital
… The legislation also strengthens the investigative role of Sports Kenya, empowering the agency to receive reports of suspected manipulation and undertake investigations in collaboration with relevant agencies including the Directorate of the Criminal Investigations (DCI). …
MPs pass Sports Bill to crack down on match-fixing
3 AugCitizen Digital
… Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Kenya could be a step closer to introducing its first legal framework to combat match-fixing, with the proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 sparking debate over whether Sports Kenya or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) should in …
Proposed Sports Bill sparks debate over match-fixing

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Kenya pledges early preparations for 2029 World Athletics Championships

The News

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.

2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

Kenya pledges early preparations for 2029 World Athletics Championships
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.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

Parliamentary sports committees endorse Kenya's AFCON 2027 readiness
Kenya's joint parliamentary sports committees have backed the country's preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, citing sufficient capacity and infrastructure. The lawmakers inspected the Raila Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Sports City Stadium), a 60,000-seater facility designated as the main venue, and affirmed it represents good value for taxpayers.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Talanta Stadium ninety-four percent complete, opening set for December 31
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility in Nairobi, is 94 per cent complete and expected to be ready by December 31 as Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Uganda and Tanzania. The Ministry of Defence stated the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football will be met, though the stadium will require three months of testing and commissioning before hosting major international matches.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Eldoret region hosts Mashujaa sports events with Sh63 million prize purse
Three North Rift counties—Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi—are hosting multidisciplinary sporting competitions in athletics, volleyball, and football ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, with grassroots athletes competing for Sh63 million in total prize money.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

Six arrested over irregular 1.5 billion shilling CHAN tender
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested six former sports officials and contractors over the alleged irregular award and payment of a Ksh1.5 billion tender linked to preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of about Ksh330 million was made to Auditel Kenya, a Spanish company, despite the contract allegedly not having been procured in accordance with procurement law.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EACC arrests former Sports PS over Sh330m CHAN tender
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five others following investigations into the irregular procurement and non-delivery of stadium equipment for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of Sh330 million was remitted to M/s Auditel Kenya under a contract executed in violation of procurement law, and the contractor failed to deliver.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over CHAN funds
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged with misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Those charged include three former senior ministry officials, four businessmen, and five companies; they pleaded not guilty to 17 corruption charges including conspiracy, abuse of office, and financial misconduct.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

Sports Amendment Bill 2026 criminalises match-fixing in Kenyan sport
The Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to criminalise practices that compromise competition fairness, including bribery, fixing results, and deliberate underperformance, giving Sports Kenya power to investigate and the Sports Disputes Tribunal authority to handle appeals. The editorial argues the law comes at a critical time, as match-fixing allegations in football have eroded fan trust and affected sponsorship confidence.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

National Assembly passes Sports Amendment Bill against match-fixing
The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which criminalises match-fixing and manipulation of sporting competitions in Kenya. The legislation introduces a legal definition of manipulation of sports competitions and strengthens the investigative role of Sports Kenya.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

Proposed Sports Bill ignites debate on match-fixing oversight
Kenya's proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Nominated MP Irene Mayaka, seeks to criminalise sports manipulation and protect whistleblowers. A key debate concerns whether Sports Kenya or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations should investigate suspected match-fixing, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about Sports Kenya's independence.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

MPs pass bill to criminalise match-fixing in Kenya
Members of Parliament have passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 at Second Reading, seeking to amend the Sports Act with a legal framework to define, investigate and punish match-fixing and sports competition manipulation. If enacted, the bill will grant regulatory bodies investigative powers and introduce penalties including up to one year imprisonment and fines up to KSh1 million for offenders.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet reaches 50% construction
Construction of Kamariny Stadium has reached 50 per cent completion after years of delays, with contractors working around the clock to meet the December completion target. The Sports Kenya project, which first began in 2017, had stalled before the government terminated the original contract and appointed a new contractor.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

Kipchoge Keino Stadium to serve as Afcon 2027 alternative or training venue
Sports Kenya confirmed that Eldoret's Kipchoge Keino Stadium, currently 45 percent complete after over a decade of construction, will function as either an alternative venue or training facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Director General said construction will be finished by December, with test matches planned for January.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

Kamariny Stadium construction resumes ahead of Mashujaa Day
Construction at Kamariny Stadium in Iten, which began in 2017, has resumed after years of stalling; the facility is expected to be completed by October 2026 and will host this year's Mashujaa Day national celebrations on October 20.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 15 May

Raila Odinga Stadium at 91% completion for AFCON 2027
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed on Friday that the Raila Odinga International Stadium is 91% complete and on track to meet international standards for AFCON 2027, with grass seeds planted on the playing surface and the pitch expected to be match-ready in two or three months.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

Kenya's 2013 Sports Act needs reform, not just rewriting
The Sports Act of 2013, though well-intentioned, has failed in practice due to weak enforcement and structural loopholes that sports federation officials have learned to exploit through legal maneuvers. The article argues the Act requires not just replacement but genuine enforcement mechanisms to prevent federations from circumventing governance rules.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →