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African athletes competing in a track and field race representing national team selection in KenyaLitigation & Dispute ResolutionChallenging Non-Selection to a Kenyan National Team: The Legal ProcessAn athlete left out of a national team or squad often assumes there is nothing to be done:…12 Sep 2026African athlete in football jersey representing sports sponsorship and advertising rules in KenyaCorporate & CommercialBetting Sponsorship and Advertising Rules for Kenyan Sports Clubs and EventsBetting and gaming companies are among the biggest sponsors of Kenyan sport. They pay for jersey space, perimeter…12 Sep 2026Government building exterior representing judicial review of Sports Disputes Tribunal decisions in KenyaLitigation & Dispute ResolutionTaking a Sports Disputes Tribunal Decision to the High Court in KenyaWhen the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) rules against a federation, an athlete, an official or a club, the…12 Sep 2026Sprinter at the starting blocks on an athletics trackRegulatory & ComplianceWork Permits for Foreign Athletes and Coaches in KenyaKenyan clubs and federations increasingly recruit foreign players, coaches and technical staff, from footballers signed by Kenya Premier…12 Sep 2026Football match underway at a stadiumRegulatory & ComplianceKenya’s New Match-Fixing Law: A Practical Compliance GuideKenya's sports sector is heading toward its first dedicated match-fixing offence, but as of this article's research date…12 Sep 2026Sports federation board members in a meetingLitigation & Dispute ResolutionContesting a Sports Federation Election in Kenya: The SDT ProcessElections within national sports organisations in Kenya, whether for the Football Kenya Federation, the National Olympic Committee of…12 Sep 2026Sports Law Developments Kenya 2027 — A young African footballer controlling the ball on a training pitchSportsKenyan Sports Law in 2027: Five Developments to WatchKenyan sports law is moving faster than the underlying Sports Act has changed in over a decade. Between…22 Aug 2026Sports Governance Health Check Kenya — Sports federation officials reviewing compliance documents togetherSportsSports Governance Health Check in KenyaSports Governance Health Check Kenya is a question we field often from clients, and this article sets out…22 Aug 2026Sports Betting Gambling Law Kenya — Kenyan football fans celebrating in a packed stadiumSportsSports Betting and Gambling Law in KenyaSports betting is one of the biggest drivers of Kenya's gambling sector, and it now sits entirely inside…22 Aug 2026 Talk to usNeed advice on Sports?Speak to an advocate about your Sports matter.Get in touch