Sports Kenya

Sports Kenya — government body given investigative powers over match-fixing under the 2026 Sports Amendment Bill and overseeing national stadium construction projects including Kamariny and Kipchoge Keino stadiums.

2026-05-112026-09-09

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May 2026
15 MayCitizen Digital
… Locally, the Ministry of Defence, Sports Kenya and various technical teams are working 24/7 to ensure all venues—including Talanta Sports City—are delivered on time. …
Talanta City's Raila Odinga Stadium 91% complete, says Mvurya
11 MayThe Standard
… ts Federation ignored its compliance obligations for over a decade, continuing to run motorsport in Kenya, including the WRC Safari Rally, as though the law did not apply.When the reckoning came, it arrived not through proactive enforcement by the Sports Registrar or Sports Kenya …
Why Kenya's 2013 Sports Act must die and be reborn

Politics

Six arrested over irregular 1.5 billion shilling CHAN tender

The News

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 →

Yesterday

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 →