About KFAF
American football in Kenya started in 2012 with a pilot program at the University of Nairobi. From those early days, the game has grown into a national movement. With support from global partners like the NFL, we’ve introduced flag football into schools, created pathways for different age groups, and built competitive opportunities that stretch from under 12s to seniors.
KFAF is growing both sides of the game. Flag football — the fast, non-contact 5v5 version — will make its Olympic debut in 2028, and Kenya is already on that path. Tackle football — the hard-hitting 11v11 game — is alive here too, with six men’s clubs battling it out. Altogether, we now have 16 active men’s and women’s teams, most from universities and colleges, alongside community clubs and new school programs. Our juniors have even made waves internationally, with Team Kenya U13 finishing second at the first-ever Continental Youth Championship in June 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.
In blue is Afia Law- NFL International head of development
Our mission is simple: to grow the game in Kenya through inclusion, skill development, and professional standards. We’re deliberate about training referees, empowering coaches, and opening opportunities for athletes to compete locally, regionally, and on the world stage. With flag football on its way to the 2028 Olympics, KFAF is making sure Kenya is ready.
Where we started and how we grew Flag football
The movement began as targeted pilots and community programs. In 2023, international partnerships helped spark interest and provide expert mentorship for U12 mixed gender. Since then we’ve moved quickly: School programs, local leagues, coaching clinics, and referee training have all followed. Schools in Nairobi now run U12 (mixed) and U15 (split gender) programs, and our national circuit has produced competitive men’s and women’s teams that represent Kenya regionally.
What we’ve achieved
- Launched youth programs that put flag football into primary and secondary schools.
- Built local competition structures, including junior, youth, and senior circuits.
- Trained and certified referees and coaches through international-led clinics.
- Established partnerships with global bodies to raise standards and open international pathways.
Here’s the thing: professional development is a core pillar for KFAF. We invest in referee and coach certification, management training, and digital systems so the sport scales with integrity and opportunity. That deliberate focus is what turns interest into real, sustainable growth.
Where we are now
Right now we’re running officiating and coaching clinics, rolling out certification pathways, and expanding programs across regions. We’re preparing teams for continental competition and creating clear routes for young athletes to progress into higher levels of play — and into leadership roles off the field.
If you’re a player, coach, referee, school, or partner who wants to be part of that journey, join us. KFAF is building the foundation — and the future is already taking shape.
Partnership/colloboration and genreal inquiries
Send us an email: Kenyanfl4@gmail.com
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U13 victory lap
Daniel offense Tournament MVP
East African Bowl Uganda Vs Kenya
Dr. Ray Baxter during level Coaching certification clinic