Ruto rallies nation to back Kenya's dream of becoming a sports powerhouse
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans, stakeholders, and development partners to join hands in positioning the country as a global sports powerhouse...
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President William Ruto has called upon all Kenyans, stakeholders, and development partners to collaborate in transforming the nation into a global sports powerhouse. This initiative, announced at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, underscores Kenya's commitment to leveraging its abundant sporting talent.
- Kenya is investing in infrastructure, stadiums, and sports academies in preparation for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Uganda and Tanzania.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted the successful hosting of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking the first continental event hosted by Kenya in 38 years.
- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya reaffirmed his ministry’s dedication to enhancing sporting infrastructure and elevating Kenya's global sports profile.
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President Ruto Initiates Push to Make Kenya a Global Sports Powerhouse - September 2025
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, President William Ruto called upon all Kenyans and stakeholders to collaborate in transforming the nation into a global sports powerhouse. To support this vision, the President has established a technical committee involving the government, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and the private sector to boost investment and collaboration in sports. This initiative aims to leverage Kenya's abundant sporting talent after years of mismanagement. As an example of this talent, Kenyan teenager Phanuel Koech has set a world U20 record in the 1500m and is preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo. Furthermore, Kenya is hosting the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun Pre-World Shoot competition in Mombasa, which will prepare the national team for the 2025 World Handgun Championship in South Africa.
