Athletics Kenya (AK) is set to embark on a nationwide public participation exercise aimed at reviewing and amending its constitution, with the process officially kicking off on November 3.
The initiative, conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports and in consultation with athletics stakeholders, seeks to align AK’s operations and governance with the provisions of the Sports Act, 2013, in accordance with Section 46 of the Sports Act.
The public participation forums will provide a platform for athletes, coaches, officials and athletics enthusiasts across the country to voice their views on the proposed amendments that will shape the future of the federation.
When will AK hold public participation for the constitutional amendment
According to AK, the exercise begins on November 3 in the northern region, where the forum will be held at the Garissa Primary Hall for the counties of Mandera, Wajir and Garissa, while on the same day, Turkana, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot and Samburu will converge at Kapenguria Mtelo Hall.
On November 4, the consultation moves to Eldoret Sports Club, hosting participants from Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet, regions regarded as the heartbeat of Kenyan athletics.
The following day, November 5, the forums will be staged at Kinoru Stadium for the counties of Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka and Embu, while Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga and Busia will hold their session at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Hall.
On November 6, the process heads to the Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri, bringing together Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Kiambu, as well as to the Kisumu Social Hall, where Kisumu, Homa Bay and Siaya counties will participate.
The exercise continues on November 7 with forums at the Machakos County Hall for Machakos, Makueni and Kitui and at the St. Vincent Pastoral Centre in Kisii for the counties of Kisii, Migori and Nyamira.
The Coastal region will host its session on November 10 at the Ziwani School for the Deaf in Mombasa, bringing together participants from Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, Taita Taveta and Lamu.
On the same day, Nakuru Old Town Hall will host representatives from Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kajiado and Laikipia.
The Nairobi region takes its turn on November 12 at the Nyayo National Stadium, followed by AK affiliates (Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Prisons and Police) who will conduct their session at the same venue on November 13.
The series of consultations will conclude on November 14 at Nyayo Stadium, where sponsors, partners and media representatives will have their opportunity to contribute to the process.
Where to download AK constitution
All forums will run from 9 am to 1 pm, allowing adequate time for submissions and discussions.
The current AK Constitution and the Sports Act 2013 are available for download on the federation’s official website: https://www.athleticskenya.or.ke/downloads/.
Members of the public, stakeholders, and interested parties are invited to submit their written comments (memoranda) in the prescribed format via email to admin@athleticskenya.or.ke by November 15, 2025, at 5 pm.
