Kenya's Harambee Stars are facing significant turmoil ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Eritrea. Head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed multiple issues plaguing the team's preparations.

• Unpaid allowances and unresolved work permit issues are causing player dissatisfaction.
• The national football team, Harambee Stars, is experiencing player withdrawals due to these concerns.
• Players reportedly refused to train, demanding payment and clarity on their welfare from the Sports Ministry.

Athletes across disciplines are set to compete for a substantial prize purse of Sh63 million during sporting events leading up to Mashujaa Day celebrations in the North Rift region.

• A total of Sh63 million in prize money is up for grabs for winners across athletics, football, and volleyball.
• The sporting competitions are being co-hosted by three counties: Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi.
• The finals of these events will culminate during the Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, with state officials, including President William Ruto, expected to attend the football finals.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, addressed the Senate Plenary in Kilifi regarding the significant financial and mental health challenges faced by young people in the creative and sports sectors.

• Young creatives and athletes are grappling with financial insecurity, intense public scrutiny, limited career prospects, and mental health pressures.
• The Government is prioritizing mental health support for creatives and improved welfare programs for athletes, including a comprehensive national database of Kenyan athletes.
• Interventions include a proposed National Suicide Registry, a Creative Sector Wellness Policy, and revised rewards for athletes, with gold medalists now receiving Sh3 million.