The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has announced that Kenya will host the 11th edition of the Association of Africa National Olympic Academies (AANOA), which began on April 22, 2026 and is set to end on April 25, 2026, in Nairobi.
Speaking on Wednesday in Nairobi, Shadrack Maluki, President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, expressed that the prestigious continental gathering will bring together representatives from National Olympic Academies across Africa, alongside sports administrators, educators, researchers, and key stakeholders dedicated to advancing Olympic values through education, culture, and sport.
“This event presents a significant opportunity for Kenya to showcase its commitment to Olympic education and the development of sport across Africa. We are honoured to welcome delegates from across the continent to Nairobi and to provide a platform that fosters collaboration, learning, and unity through sport,” said Maluki.
The forum, organised under the auspices of AANOA and in collaboration with NOC-K, aims to strengthen cooperation among African nations while promoting the core principles of Olympism—excellence, friendship, and respect, and also serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the development of innovative approaches to Olympic education across the continent.
The four-day event will feature a series of interactive workshops, expert-led seminars, panel discussions, and cultural exchange sessions designed to enhance capacity-building among participating National Olympic Academies, with Key thematic areas including Olympic education, youth engagement, safeguarding in sport, gender equity, and the integration of culture and sport in community development.