President William Ruto hosted
Kenya's Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets women's national football teams
at State House in Nairobi, where he flagged them off for their upcoming
tournaments and pledged comprehensive medical cover.
The Harambee Starlets qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, marking Kenya's first appearance in a decade, while the Junior Starlets qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco by defeating South Africa 5-1 on aggregate.