Harambee Starlets intensify WAFCON preparations as allowance concerns persist - July 2026

The Harambee Starlets are actively preparing for the upcoming WAFCON tournament, but their training is overshadowed by ongoing concerns regarding unpaid allowances. Head Coach Beldine Odemba is calling for the immediate payment of outstanding allowances to the national women's football team. The team remains focused on improving their physical fitness and team chemistry ahead of the tournament. However, the Starlets are still awaiting their stipends from the FIFA Series tournament. This development follows widespread disruptions from a nationwide matatu strike that protested rising fuel prices, highlighting broader challenges facing Kenyan sports.