Kenya Karate Federation

Kenya will host the Region East Competition from 28th–31st May 2026 at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium.🥳

Athletes, coaches, and officials from 14 African countries will gather for Cadets, Junior and Senior championship.

This milestone event reflects Kenya’s growing strength in karate and its ability to host world-class competitions.
With top officials from WKF and UFAK in attendance, alongside a high-level referee and Coaches training course, the championship promises impact both on and off the tatami.
Come support Team Kenya🥳 🇰🇪

🇰🇪

Our Chief Instructor, 7th Dan Scott Langley, arrived yesterday and was warmly received by the HDKI-Kenya Chief Technical Director Joshua Oude Sensei together with KKF Assistant Technical Director Sensei Wesonga and the HDKI-Kenya team.

The stage is set and the instructor is ready 🥳

Hii sio ya kukosa 🔥🥋

The day is finally here.🥳

HDKI-Kenya in partnership with the Kenya Karate Federation invites all karatekas to the Warriors of the Savannah Karate Camp tomorrow at Technical University of Kenya(TUK), Nairobi.

A powerful training experience led by Chief Technical Director, 7th Dan Scott Langley all the way from Scotland.

This is more than a camp—it’s a chance to sharpen your technique, grow your mindset, and train with one of the best in the world. Every session is a step forward in the journey.

Don’t miss it. Show up ready, leave stronger.

See you there. 🥋🔥

Congratulations for well deserved win

KNH Karate Team Shines at Kenya Open
The KNH Karate Team delivered an outstanding performance at the recently concluded Kenya Open Karate Tournament at the Salvation Army Hall in Thika on Saturday 28th March, 2026 securing an impressive medal tally across various categories.
The team brought home a total of 5 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal, and 9 Bronze medals, highlighting their discipline, resilience, and dedication to excellence.

Kenya Karate Federation .Congratulations Lucy

Kiambu County to host the Kenya Open Karate Championships Speaking on Wednesday in Nairobi, federation president Richard Binga told Radio Generation that the premier national karate event will bring together athletes f...

The Kenya Karate Federation is pleased to invite all qualified and aspiring karate judges, referees, and coaches to participate in a Capacity Building and Refresher Course on the current World Karate Federation (WKF) Rules.
The objective of this course is to enhance the technical knowledge, officiating standards, and coaching competencies of karate practitioners in line with the latest WKF rules and regulations. The training will provide an opportunity for participants to update their understanding of rule interpretations, competition procedures, judging criteria, and coaching best practices.
The course will cover key areas including:
Updates on the current WKF competition rules
Roles and responsibilities of referees and judges
Kata and Kumite judging criteria
Match management and decision-making
Practical officiating sessions and simulations
Coaching alignment with WKF standards
This refresher programme is particularly important for officials and coaches preparing for upcoming national and international competitions, and it will help ensure uniformity and professionalism in the officiating and coaching of karate in Kenya.
Target Participants:
Licensed Karate Referees
Karate Judges
Karate Coaches
Senior Karate Practitioners aspiring to become officials
Participants are encouraged to attend and actively engage in the sessions to strengthen the quality of karate officiating and coaching across the country.

We look forward to your participation as we continue to build capacity and uphold high standards in karate officiating and coaching.