Kenya has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 3rd edition of the African School Games, set to take place in 2029, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has announced.
The confirmation was delivered in a letter dated August 6, 2025, following a resolution passed at the Extraordinary Executive Committee Meeting of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).
ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf hailed Kenya’s successful bid, citing the country’s proven capacity to organize large-scale events, strong government backing, and unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports.
“We are greatly honored to communicate the historic decision to award the hosting rights of the 3rd African School Games in 2029 to the Republic of Kenya. We are confident the event will uphold the values of the Games and even surpass the success of previous editions,” read the ANOCA statement.
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Kenya’s official bid to host the Games was submitted on August 4, 2025, just two days before the resolution was passed.
Over the past two years, Kenya has built a strong case for itself by successfully hosting several high-profile international events. These include the WRC Safari Rally, CHAN 2024 tournament, the Commonwealth Africa-Europe Regional Meeting, the Magical Kenya Open Golf Championship, and the ANOCA Secretaries General and Treasurers Seminar.
According to NOC-K Secretary General John Ogolla, Kenya’s proposal was both symbolic and technical, rooted in the nation’s dedication to using sport as a tool for education and development.
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“Our expression of interest was deeply rooted in our commitment to youth empowerment. Hosting the African School Games will allow us to merge education, sport, and culture — and we are ready to deliver on that promise,” Ogolla said.
Kenya has already made a mark on the African School Games stage. At the inaugural edition held in Algeria, Team Kenya bagged a total of 11 medals — five gold, one silver, and five bronze — in disciplines such as athletics, cycling, boxing, wrestling, and hurdles.
Standout gold medalists included David Kabaiko (1500m), Lorna Cherono (3000m), Clare Chepngetich (2000m), Koeach Manases Kiprotich (800m), and Kelvin Kipgeno (Triple Jump).
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