Africa is rising, and Kenya is being left behind
Ivory Coast pushed Germany all the way before losing 2-1, and Tunisia were pulled apart 4-0 by Japan, becoming the first African side knocked out. ..
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While other African nations are making strides on the global football stage, Kenya appears to be falling behind due to a lack of seriousness and strategic planning.
- Cape Verde, a nation with a population of under 525,000, has impressed at the 2026 World Cup by holding powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay.
- African nations like DR Congo are effectively utilizing their diaspora, a strategy Kenya has largely overlooked.
- Morocco's success is highlighted as a result of two decades of investment in academies and planning, contrasting with issues seen in South Africa.
- Kenya, set to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, faces challenges beyond stadium construction, including developing its academy pipeline, school system, and a functional football federation.
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Africa is Rising and Kenya Being Left Behind - June 2026
While other African nations are making strides on the global football stage, Kenya appears to be falling behind due to a lack of seriousness and strategic planning. The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority closed its closed its investigation into a controversial Sh42.4 million insurance tender linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship, ruling it lacks jurisdiction as no public funds were used. Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County is set for completion by October 2026, aiming to transform it into a regional sporting hub. St Mary's School, Yala and Maseno School have been crowned football champions of Siaya County and Kisumu County respectively, after their finals were rescheduled and moved due to security concerns.
