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The Kenya Kabaddi Union (KKU) is the official governing body responsible for the development, promotion, and regulation of the sport of kabaddi in Kenya. Established in 2014, the Union has played a central role in popularizing kabaddi across the country and establishing Kenya as a competitive force on the international stage. History The Kenya Kabaddi Union was founded in 2014 by Madam Laventer Oguta, who discovered kabaddi through YouTube. Inspired by the sport’s intensity and cultural roots, she collaborated with a few like-minded individuals to register the Kenya Kabaddi Union under the Office of the Registrar of Sports, within the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports in the Government of Kenya.
Since its inception, the Union has spearheaded numerous grassroots and elite-level initiatives to grow the sport locally and regionally. It represents Kenya in all international kabaddi events sanctioned by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) and the African Kabaddi Confederation.
Role and Responsibilities KKU is responsible for:
Organizing national tournaments and leagues
Developing grassroots kabaddi programs
Managing the Kenyan national kabaddi teams (senior, junior, and beach categories)
Representing Kenya in international kabaddi forums and championships
Coaching development and referee training
Promoting gender equity in kabaddi
National Teams The Union manages multiple national teams across different age groups and formats:
Kenya Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Team
Kenya Senior Women’s National Kabaddi Team
Kenya Junior Boys’ National Kabaddi Team
Kenya Junior Girls’ National Kabaddi Team
Kenya Beach Kabaddi Teams (Men, Women, Junior Boys, and Junior Girls)
International Achievements Kenya has gained recognition through its participation in major international kabaddi events. Key achievements include:
2016 Senior Men’s Kabaddi World Cup – Best Emerging Team
2019 Junior Boys’ World Cup – Silver Medalists
2018 Dubai Masters – 5th Place Finish
Bangabandhu Cup, Bangladesh
Silver Medalists – Seasons 1, 2, and 3
5th Place – Season 4
Bronze Medalists – Season 5
2024 Mudaspack otieno (talk) 17:59, 14 April 2025 (UTC)Africa Kabaddi Championship – Gold Medalists
Indian Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) – Over 10 Kenyan players have been auctioned and played in India from Season 1 to Season 10
Nepal Kabaddi League 2025 – Three Kenyan players auctioned and participated in Kathmandu
Africa Women’s Kabaddi Championship
Bronze Medalists – 2023 Edition
Silver Medalists – 2025 Edition
Domestic Competitions The KKU oversees a vibrant national kabaddi scene with various tournaments across age and skill levels:
Kenya Kabaddi Premier League (KKPL) – Flagship professional league
Mombasa Beach Kabaddi Championship – A growing regional event
Kabaddi Mtaani Circuit Cup – Community-based competition
Kenya Kabaddi Junior Championship – Youth development
Interschools Kabaddi Championship – School-level initiative
Interuniversity Kabaddi Championship – Collegiate kabaddi platform
Development Programs To nurture talent and expand the reach of kabaddi, KKU conducts:
Coaching and referee clinics
Training camps and grassroots outreach
Kabaddi exhibitions and tutorials
Women empowerment and youth engagement projects
Governance The Kenya Kabaddi Union operates under a structured leadership with elected officials and committees responsible for administration, technical affairs, competitions, and discipline. It collaborates with county sports offices, schools, universities, and international bodies to promote kabaddi in Kenya.
Media and Public Engagement KKU promotes kabaddi through:
Live streaming of matches on YouTube and Facebook
Highlights on major Kenyan TV channels (Citizen TV, NTV, KTN, KBC, TV47)
Social media engagement on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)
Fan engagement activities such as contests, meet-and-greets, and halftime shows
Publications The Union also publishes the Kabaddi Kenya Chronicles, a magazine showcasing kabaddi stories, national progress, interviews, and upcoming events. The first issue was released in May 2024, with the second scheduled for May 2025.