Kenyan federations urged to embrace science ahead of Los Angeles 2028
CS Mvurya warns that there will be no government funding for noncompliant federations. Three-day NOC-K seminar involving federation presidents and secretaries ends on Friday...
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NOC-K recently hosted a three-day conference for sports federations in Machakos to prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games. The aim is for Kenyan teams to qualify, excel, and increase representation, including in team sports beyond rugby and volleyball.
- Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya affirmed the government's commitment to sports, highlighting an investment in 30 sports stadia across the country within a year.
- Jubilee Holdings CEO Dr. Julius Kipng’etich urged federations to prioritize strong leadership, long-term planning, and embrace science and technology to enhance athlete performance and remain competitive globally.
- The seminar also addressed critical issues such as the doping menace, federation compliance and governance, internal dispute resolution, and athlete welfare, as articulated by Sports Registrar Rose Wasike, Chairman of the Sports Disputes Tribunal Benard Murunga, and Olympians including Ferdinand Omanyala and Vincent Onyala.
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Kenya Hosts Sporting Events and Embarks on Long-Term Athlete Development - November 2025
Kenya is preparing for and hosting several key sporting events and qualifiers across the country. The nation is set to host the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with the Kenya Lionesses squad already announced and co-captained by Grace Okulu and Janet Okello. In basketball, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is playing in the semifinals of the Zone Five qualifiers at the Nyayo Gymnasium, seeking a slot in the 2025 WBLA finals. The national boxing team, Hit Squad, is also preparing for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships, with training set to begin after the National Boxing League's final leg in Kisumu. Looking to the future, NOC-K hosted a conference in Machakos to help sports federations prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In domestic football, KCB faces Bidco United in a SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Annex. Additionally, construction of the Talanta City Stadium is now 66 per cent complete.
