PREMIUM Walking football, the novel sport helping Kenya’s elderly keep fit a step at a time Englishman Ricky Weir introduced the sport in Kenya in late 2018 to comical results. Football Just now
Kenya Walking Football Team, joined by Kenya Walking Football Federation (KWFF) president Kiarie Mwangi (left) joined by Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA) Ambassodor for Africa Ricky Weir (in black Kit) pose after a training match on 6th December 2025 at Donholm Primary School ground.
Kenya Walking Football Team, joined by Kenya Walking Football Federation (KWFF) president Kiarie Mwangi (left) with Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA) Ambassodor for Africa Ricky Weir (in black Kit) and official Lilian Anupi pose after a training match on 6th December 2025 at Donholm Primary School ground.
Weir, who has refereed a Walking Football World Cup final, reckons Kenya still has a long way to go before competitively participating in the sport.
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