This archive report was first published on 25 May 2020.
On May 22, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a Sh54 billion stimulus package to cushion various economic sectors from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the same address, he hinted at lifting movement restrictions if Kenyans observed health guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.
As the sports sector, one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, looks to revive itself, local sports administrators must think creatively and develop a strategy to ensure the health of athletes is safeguarded.
With all local leagues and competitions suspended or cancelled, sports federations have a window of opportunity to plan how their respective championships will continue or begin. They can learn from European leagues, which have resumed under strict health protocols, and take every precaution possible to safeguard the health of all those involved.
Major global sporting events, such as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and 2020 Uefa European Championship, have been postponed to next year, while local events like the Safari Rally have also been put off until next year.
As the world adapts to a new sporting environment, local athletes must be ready to embrace change for the good of all.
