President William Ruto has called upon all Kenyans, stakeholders, and development partners to collaborate in transforming the nation into a global sports powerhouse. This initiative, announced at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, underscores Kenya's commitment to leveraging its abundant sporting talent.

• Kenya is investing in infrastructure, stadiums, and sports academies in preparation for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Uganda and Tanzania.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted the successful hosting of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking the first continental event hosted by Kenya in 38 years.
• Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya reaffirmed his ministry’s dedication to enhancing sporting infrastructure and elevating Kenya's global sports profile.

Kenyan teenager Phanuel Koech has rapidly emerged as a force in the 1500m, setting a world U20 record and beating seasoned champions ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo.

• Koech ran 3:27.72 in Paris, securing the world U20 record and placing ninth on the senior all-time list.
• He later won the London Wanda Diamond League event in 3:28.82, defeating world champion Josh Kerr.
• Koech, who was inspired by school alumni like David Rudisha and Emmanuel Korir, aims for a medal in Tokyo despite it being a new experience.

President William Ruto has established a technical committee involving the government, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and the private sector to boost collaboration and investment in sports, aiming to re-establish Kenya as a global sporting powerhouse after years of mismanagement.

• The committee will streamline sponsorships, manage branding, and support athletes, with its launch announced on September 3, 2025.
• President Ruto emphasized that past issues of corruption and mismanagement, which led to a dwindling of private sector contributions and the suspension of FKF in 2022, have been addressed, with the Sports Fund now solely dedicated to sports development since 2022.
• The initiative seeks to identify and nurture talent from the grassroots, ensuring a "win-win" and sustainable partnership between the tripartite entities, and has outlined plans for investing in infrastructure like modern stadia and hosting international tournaments such as the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).