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Athlete rights, governance and dispute resolution: Sports Disputes Tribunal representation, anti-doping, contracts, sponsorship and image rights.

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Overview

Kenya is a global athletics powerhouse and a growing force in rugby, football, cricket, and esports. The Sports Act 2013, the Anti-Doping Act 2016, and federation governance frameworks create a distinct legal environment.

Our sports law practice is an area where we are investing in dedicated expertise and thought leadership. This includes an annual research report on sports law in Kenya.

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Four mandates in one firmAdvocates, Notaries Public, Commissioners for Oaths and Patent Agents
Counsel across East AfricaNairobi-based, advising on cross-border matters throughout the region

What we do

12 service lines. Choose one to see what it covers.

Sports Body Registration and Governance

We register national and county sports associations and clubs with the Sports Registrar, and advise federations on governance obligations under the Sports Act, Cap 223. This gives a sports organisation a constitution and structure that will hold up to scrutiny, not just a certificate on file.

Most matters cross two or three of these

Describe the situation in your own words. We will tell you what it involves, which services it touches and what it will cost, before you commit to anything.

Describe your matter

Why clients instruct us for sports work

We practise before the Sports Disputes Tribunal

Selection, governance and disciplinary matters in the specialist forum, a niche few Kenyan firms practise deliberately.

Anti-doping representation under the Act

ADAK proceedings carry strict liability and career-ending consequences, and run on tight clocks.

Published thought leadership on the Sports Bill

Our analysis of the 2026 Bill, image rights and sponsorship IP is part of the public debate.

Athletes, clubs, federations and sponsors

Acting across the sector means we know how the other side reads the same clause.

Sports insights

All sports insights
Regulatory & Compliance

Tax Obligations on Athletes’ Endorsement, Appearance and Prize Income in Kenya

12 Sep 2026, 6 min read
Regulatory & Compliance

Stadia Licensing and Safety Standards: Sports Kenya’s Regulatory Role Over Venues

12 Sep 2026, 6 min read
Financial Services

How Kenya Funds Sport: Legal Duties Under the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund

12 Sep 2026, 5 min read
Regulatory & Compliance

Safeguarding Child Athletes in Kenya: Legal Duties for Academies, Clubs and Federations

12 Sep 2026, 6 min read
Regulatory & Compliance

Statutory Payroll Obligations for Football Clubs and Sports Employers in Kenya

12 Sep 2026, 5 min read
Corporate & Commercial

FKF Club Licensing Rules Explained: What Kenyan Football Clubs Must Do to Compete

12 Sep 2026, 6 min read

Tell us about your club, athlete or federation

You will get a clear view of what the matter involves and what it costs before you commit to anything.

  • Your consultation fee is credited in full against your engagement fee if you instruct us within 14 days
  • Scope, approach and fee confirmed in writing before work begins
  • Our full fee schedule is published online
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