Kenyan sports federations are embroiled in a deep leadership crisis, leading to suspensions, mismanagement, and significant detriment to athletes. This systemic issue affects multiple sports bodies, with many failing to comply with the 2013 Sports Act.

• The Badminton World Federation (BWF) indefinitely suspended Kenya in March 2021 due to internal wrangles.
• The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Electoral Board was unveiled yesterday in Nairobi, promising to conduct elections by mid-December.
• Athletics Kenya has not held elections for eight years, with its current office declared illegal by the High Court in March.
• Kenya Aquatics faces continued disarray after the Sports Dispute Tribunal annulled elections overseen by World Aquatics last year.
• Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen, marked 45 days in office, inheriting widespread issues.