Kenya's top-ranked university sports programme — No.1 at National University Games since 1989
The Kenyatta University Sports Directorate manages one of the most decorated university sports programmes in Kenya and East Africa. KU competes across 30+ disciplines at intramural, national, East African, continental and global levels — and has proudly retained the 1st position overall at the Kenya National University Games since 1989.
Sports programmes operate across all 10 campuses — Main, Ruiru, Parklands, City, Mombasa, Kitui, Nyeri, Nakuru, Embu and Kericho — each with dedicated Games tutors and coaches ensuring every student has access to quality sports and recreation.
KU fields competitive teams in all major ball sports with regular fixtures at national and international level.
Men's & Women's teams competing in university leagues and CECAFA tournaments.
Nationally ranked teams in Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA) basketball.
Strong men's & women's squads with consistent podium finishes at national games.
Active handball programme open to both beginners and experienced players.
Award-winning netball teams competing in the Kenya University Netball Association.
15s & 7s rugby, producing national and regional representatives regularly.
Growing cricket programme participating in university-level competitions.
Men's & women's softball teams regularly competing at national university games.
Inclusive sport for visually impaired students, with national championship participation.
Multiple national university champions; tables available at all main campus recreation centres.
Indoor courts available at the Sports Complex, with inter-campus and national competitions.
Hard courts on campus; KU Tennis Club competes at Kenya University Sports Association meets.
Squash courts available at the main campus sports facility for competitive and recreational play.
KU's athletics programme has produced international champions in sprints, middle distance, long distance, jumps and throws. The university's 400m all-weather track hosts university and national-level meets.
KU hosts a standard swimming pool used for training, competition and recreation. The university also fields a Triathlon team, combining swimming, cycling and running at national and continental events.
All martial arts clubs are registered with their respective national federations and participate in university, national and East African championships. Training is open to all skill levels — from beginners to advanced practitioners.
KU's Main Campus hosts world-class sports infrastructure located at the heart of campus, next to the main sports fields. All registered students have access to facilities during stipulated hours.
Facility Hours: Monday–Friday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Weekends 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Any registered KU student can try out for a sports team or join a recreational sports club. Trials are held at the beginning of each semester. Contact the Sports Directorate or your campus Games Tutor for details.
