Nairobi Selected to Host World Esports Cup - September 2026

Nairobi has been selected to host the inaugural World Esports Cup next year, marking a significant moment for esports in Kenya and Africa. Kenya's Rising Stars are intensifying training for the upcoming CECAFA U-20 tournament in Tanzania, aiming to qualify for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Six athletes are set to represent the Refugee Team at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Additionally, wanafunzi sita watakuwa wakikilisha timu ya wakimbizi katika Olimpiki ya vijana itakayoandaliwa nchini Senegal.