The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has closed its investigation into a controversial Sh42.4 million insurance tender linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), ruling it lacks jurisdiction as no public funds were used.

• The investigation closure is a victory for Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed amid internal turmoil.
• The PPRA found the transaction is not governed by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act because public funds were not utilized.
• This ruling follows a rebellion by some National Executive Committee (NEC) members against Mohammed, and comes after FIFA declared his suspension invalid.

St Mary’s School, Yala and Maseno School have been crowned football champions of Siaya County and Kisumu County respectively, after their finals were rescheduled and moved due to security concerns.

• St Mary’s Yala secured the Siaya County boys' football title with a 3-0 victory over Nyabondo.
• The finals were moved from Siaya to Maseno School grounds in Kisumu following crowd trouble.
• Maseno School defeated defending champions Agai 1-0 to clinch the Kisumu County football championship.

While other African nations are making strides on the global football stage, Kenya appears to be falling behind due to a lack of seriousness and strategic planning.

• Cape Verde, a nation with a population of under 525,000, has impressed at the 2026 World Cup by holding powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay.
• African nations like DR Congo are effectively utilizing their diaspora, a strategy Kenya has largely overlooked.
• Morocco's success is highlighted as a result of two decades of investment in academies and planning, contrasting with issues seen in South Africa.
• Kenya, set to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, faces challenges beyond stadium construction, including developing its academy pipeline, school system, and a functional football federation.

Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County is set for completion by October 2026, aiming to transform it into a regional sporting hub.

• The Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya, alongside National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, confirmed the project's timeline after an inspection.
• The project includes fixing the playing field, tartan track, changing rooms, and the roof, with plans to develop adjacent land for basketball, netball, volleyball, handball, and a public pool.
• This upgrade is also seen as a crucial step towards potentially hosting regional and international sporting events, especially with Kenya co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.