Chairman's Report

KFAF Background

The Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF) is a Non-Profit sports organization registered by the Ministry of Sports and Culture to govern, regulate and the develop American Football. KFAF is also an International Federation of American Football (IFAF) affiliate member.

The genesis of game date to 2012, with the piloting starting at the University of Nairobi. There has been tremendous growth for the last six years and, now boasting of three universities and two community teams that compete in the local 9-men league. Our combined national university participated in the Inaugural East Africa Championship held in Uganda in 2012 where fives nations took part and Kenya team emerged second overall. We were also on a world stage to showcase the game during FASU 2014 games at the University of Nairobi that saw 10 countries participate.

American football has continued to be an area of growth and this year we have rolled out a flag football development plan to equip and register universities, colleges, Clubs and high schools for both men and women across the country. Therefore, will conduct numerous tours, coaching clinics, tournaments, leagues with approximate reach to 6000 athletes and 100 plus volunteer coaches. This will also assist on National team selections for U17, U19, Senior flag tournaments both men and women for 2019.

In addition, Kenya will play host to Inaugural IFAF AFRICA congress where strategic planning and leaders’ election will take place. Delegates from all African countries will attend with special guest from Europe and USA the home of NFL.

Our partnership with USA Football for coaching programs and conferences has played a major role in sports development. In the previous years we had an opportunity to work with Broadband tours (2014), Kenya Airways ticket sponsor (2013 & 2015), Chilly willy (2016) as partners and event sponsors.

Our mission is to be a leading sports organization in fun and experience. We are also a transparent, reliable and trustworthy organisation, values that your company products and services will be proud to associate with. We therefore welcome you to join our quest that will promote quality American football programs and deliver outstanding competitions both locally and internationally.

Sincerly 

George Alwanga

Chair KFAF

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Usa Football Confrence

KFAF officials had an oppotunity to attend educative confrences organised by USA Football in Orlando, Florida. Being the only african Nation at the confence, they recieved alot of attention as coaches in the USA were intrigued by our developments. 

USA Football’s National Conference is an education and networking opportunity for administrators and coaches across the sport to gain insight on best practices, innovation and smarter play.  National Conference drew more than 1,500 football leaders, including international guests from Canada, Mexico, Scotland and Kenya

"We are happy of our development and will focus to deliver similar program  in Kenya." said the chair

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Ifaf-Africa Appointment

Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF) is honored to announce the appointment of George Alwanga as the director of international Federation of American Football (IFAF) in Africa;from the just concluded International Federation of American Football (IFAF) annual congress held in Panama.He has served as the president of Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF) and with his wealth of experience over the years and proving his commitment to the sport we are therefore excited to have him in this new leadership position to help us actualize our visions.

 

He is tasked to further International Federation of American Football (IFAF ) agendas across the continent, this will include introducing the game to other countries and creating American Football related events whilst nurturing talents…

 

In his acceptance letter to the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Mr.Alwanga stated…

 

“It is with great humility and gratitude that I accept the honor to serve as International Federation of American Football (IFAF), Director-Africa. I appreciate the confidence the congress has shown in me. Prior commitments made it impossible for me to attend personally but rest assured that I look forward to serving and offering excellent and significant contribution to International Federation of American Football (IFAF)-Africa. I am prepared to perform my responsibilities and set up objectives getting into the dynamics of creating new events for Africa.

 

Thank you for extending, to me, this wonderful opportunity which will allow me put the continent on the global map by introducing the game to other African Nations and thus expanding International Federation of American Football (IFAF) membership whilst nurturing talents.”

 

This appointment is well deserved and we wish him the very best on all his future endeavors.

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