Highlighting women's leadership in Kenyan sports

In recent developments highlighting women's leadership in Kenyan sports, Jackline Juma has made history by becoming the first female coach of a men's team in the Kenyan Premier League, managing FC Talanta. A former player for Kenya's national women's team and holder of a Confederation of African Football A Licence, Juma aims to inspire more women to pursue coaching roles in men's football, emphasizing that skills and knowledge transcend gender. Additionally, the Kenyan women's national rugby sevens team, the Kenya Lionesses, secured their first-ever international tournament victory by winning the 2025 Challenger Series opener with a 17-12 triumph over Argentina. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the country's sporting landscape. These milestones reflect a broader trend of increasing female participation and leadership in Kenyan sports, contributing to the ongoing efforts toward gender equality in the athletics sector. The government's commitment through initiatives like the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) aims to address barriers faced by women in sports leadership roles.