Boxing Federation of Kenya

02/10/2026

https://www.olympics.com/en/dakar-2026/news/dakar-2026-rising-star-ella-demesi-dont-like-being-called-champion

The teenager from Kibera who never dreamed of becoming a boxer will fly the Kenyan flag in Dakar, with the aim of winning a medal just two years after picking up the sport.

24/09/2026

https://youtu.be/WezSG5EuJ3Y?si=M_-e9rdb4AZr-dRP

23/09/2026

Kenya's 16 year-old Ella Demesi made history by becoming Kenya’s first-ever female boxer to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games, scheduled for October 31 to November 13, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal.

Competing in the 51kg weight category with her sights firmly set on winning the gold medal.

Demesi's historic achievement marks a monumental milestone for the Boxing Federation of Kenya, firmly validating it's dedication to youth development and gender inclusivity in the boxing sport.

23/09/2026

19/09/2026

NAIROBI 2026 - AFRICA ELITE BOXING

The Boxing Federation of Kenya is proud to announce that Nairobi has been selected to host the prestigious Africa Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships.

The continent's premier boxing event will take place from 15th to 28th October 2026, bringing together Africa's top boxers to battle for continental supremacy in the heart of Kenya's capital. Boxing Federation of Kenya in partnership with Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports and the National Olympic Committee of Kenya is fully committed to delivering a world-class championshio that showcases Africa’s incredible boxing talent and further positions Kenya as a premier destination for major international sporting events.

Event venue will be announced later.

Boxing Federation of Kenya
ßunny Bwoiizz | AFRICAN BOXING | NOCK- Olympics Kenya | Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports | Anti-Doping Agency of KENYA

18/09/2026

The growth and rising competition volume of has successfully achieved its main objective: driving elite institutional clubs to recruit talented community boxers to strengthen and add skills depth in their teams .

Today we celebrate and express our heartfelt gratitude to Kenya Police Service for the opportunity they gave our 4 National Team boxers to serve the nation.

We Congratulate below boxers for the hard work put in and for successfully graduating from Police training.

1. Onesmus Maina
2. Wiseman Kivondo
3. Caleb Wandera
4. Paul Omondi
5. Mark.Kamotho

We continue to express our sincere gratitude to our institution teams and their distinguished leadership for continuing to create employment spaces for our young people. You are the lifeline and needed oxygen that keeps boxing in Kenya alive.

Hongera!

30/08/2026

🥊 NDONDI MASHINANI — THE TRAIN HAS LEFT THE STATION! 🚂🔥

Today, Mombasa County Boxing Association took boxing to the grassroots, hosting an electrifying tournament at Sinero Grounds, Nyali Maweni, and what a day it was!

The tournament attracted a mammoth crowd, with the distinguished UDA Secretary General and Mombasa 2027 gubernatorial aspirant, Hon. Hassan Omar Sarai alongside other leaders and dignitaries, gracing the occasion.

The atmosphere went into a frenzy as our young and talented boxers stepped into the ring and displayed textbook techniques, courage, discipline and pure fighting spirit. Every bout was a reminder that the future of Kenyan boxing is alive and kicking right here in our communities. 🥊🔥

Ndondi Mashinani is no longer just an initiative — it is a movement! The train has left the station, and it is heading straight to the boxing paradise. 🚂🥊

There is a lot of untapped talent out here, hidden in our estates and villages, waiting for someone to discover, nurture and give them a platform to shine.

Our mission is simple: Take boxing to the people, identify talent from the grassroots, nurture champions and build a stronger future for Kenyan boxing.

The ring is calling. The talent is waiting. The journey has begun.

🥊 NDONDI MASHINANI — FROM THE GRASSROOTS TO THE WORLD! 🌍🔥

25/08/2026

Inline with Boxing Federation of Kenya's unwavering commitment to create exposure opportunities for our junior boxers, we are proud to inform you that we are going to compete at the *International Youth Boxing Tournament "Eurasian Dauria Cup"*, hosted by The Russian Boxing Federation.

The international boxing event will be held at the City of Chita, Russia from 6-13 September 2026. Kenya will compete in 51Kgs and 60kgs weight categories through Douglas Juma and Phelix Ochieng respectively. The 17 year old boxers are both from Kibra Youth Boxing Club.

For reminders, 16 year old Ella Demesi also qualified for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games to be held in Dakar, Senegal from October 31 to November 13, 2026. Ella becomes the first ever female boxer to participate in the prestigious global event_

To every young boxer lacing up their gloves in our local gyms: your dedication is seen, your hard work matters, and Boxing Federation of Kenya is in your corner!

Keep boxing.


Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
NOCK- Olympics Kenya

24/08/2026

3rd Leg in Vihiga promised fireworks, and the fighters delivered! It wasn't about perfect records—it was about heart, heavy hits, and non-stop action from the first bell to the last.

Minimum, Fly and Light welter remains heavily contested war zones both producing different winners in all the three legs payed so far in the national league. Bantam, Light and Light Heavy categories remaining tightly captured by KDF’s Dennis Muthama, Benedict Juma from Kasarani Youth Boxing Club and Robert Okaka from KDF respectively.

It was messy in the female category where underdogs didn't just show up; they completely took over. Juliet Opondo defeated experienced Elizabeth Akinyi boxingfor Kentrack , Kasarani Youth’s Damacline Boyani gave Prison’s Jane Wangere her second defeat while Nairobi’s Lencer Akinyi handed Veronica Mbithe her first defeat of the year.

LEG 3 FINALS FULL RESULTS;
Ladies 48Kgs
🟥 Damacline Boyani KSYB (5)
🟦 Jane Wangare PRISONS (0)

Minimum 48 Kgs
🟥 Clinton Omondi NAIROBI (5)
🟦 Steve Alikiba SOMBEA (0)

Ladies 51Kgs
🟥 Veronica Mbithe KDF (0)
🟦 Lencer Akinyi NAIROBI (5)

Fly 51Kgs
🟥 Isaac Karanja SOMBEA (0)
🟦 Abdallah Juma POLICE (5)

Ladies 54 Kgs
🟥 Amina Martha POLICE
🟦 Mary Anyango NAIROBI (RSC)

Bantam 54Kgs
🟥 James Tachia NABC (1)
🟦 Dennis Muthama KDF (4)

Ladies 57 Kgs
🟥 Rahab Mumbi POLICE (0)
🟦 Pauline Chege KDF (5)

Feather 57Kgs
🟥 Chris Juma KYBC (5)
🟦 Euticus Wanjau G44 (0)

L.Weight 60Kgs
🟥 Samuel Njau KDF (0)
🟦 Benedict Juma KYBC (5)

L. Welter 63.5 Kgs
🟥 Vincent Alloycs PRISONS (5)
🟦 Pius Macharia KDF (0)

Welter 67 Kgs
🟥 Fred Omondi KDF (5)
🟦 Joshua Onyango KISUMU (0)

Light Middle 71Kgs
🟥 Joseph Shighali POLICE (1)
🟦 Alvin Oduor KDF (4)

Middle 75Kgs
🟥 Lawrence Ombuachi KDF (WO)
🟦 Kennedy Omollo KIBRA

Ladies 80Kgs
🟥 Winona Orwaru SOMBEA (WO)
🟦 Juliet Opondo SUMMIT

L.Heavy 80Kgs
🟥 Cosby Ouma POLICE (ABD)
🟦 Robert Okaka KDF

Heavy 92 Kgs
🟥 Peter Abuti KDF
🟦 Steve Okoyo VIHIGA (RSC)

S. Heavy 92+
🟥 Henry Ochieng PRISONS (RSC)
🟦 Clinton Macharia POLICE

20/08/2026

16 Teams, 82 boxers among them 67 men and 15 ladies are set to face off in the 3rd Leg of National Boxing League kicking off today with 21 Preliminary knockouts from 2pm at Mumboha Stadium,Vihiga County.