Kenyan Sporting Events Underway as Major Stadiums Prepare for Closure - February 2026

A series of sporting events are taking place across Kenya. At Nyayo Stadium, the Kenya Lionesses are preparing for the Nairobi Sevens this weekend. Meanwhile, following the conclusion of the National Novice Boxing Championships, Kenyan counties are now preparing for their individual County Intermediate Championships. The 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One Games are also set to begin. In Mombasa, the Golf Club is set to host a two-day Captain's Prize tournament expected to draw over 240 players. However, league disruptions are expected as major venues Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums are scheduled for closure and upgrades to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.