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Namwamba calls for innovation to improve Africa's medal count at Olympic Games

Ababu Namwamba and ANOCA officials

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba (second right) greets Athletics legend Kipchoge Keino before being presented by an appreciation gift by Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Treasurer General Habu Gumel (second right). Left is the National Olympic Committee of Kenya President Paul Tergat. 

Photo credit: Steven Heywood | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba said that governments across the continent should be ready to partner with ANOCA to ensure Africa’s dream at the Olympics and other sports is realised through the provision of recourses and facilities
  • Namwamba said that as the Team that plays a central role in the charting and implementation of the Olympic Movement values and spirit within your respective territories according to the Olympic Charter, this Forum ought to take sports administration and governance a notch higher by today
  • Namwamba said that the Kenyan government stands as a willing partner in catalysing Africa’s Olympic dream and hence will be more than happy to host every other sporting forum and event again


The Kenyan government has challenged the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) to come up with innovative solutions that will increase participation and medal count for Africa in the Olympic Games.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba said that governments across the continent should be ready to partner with ANOCA to ensure Africa’s dream at the Olympics and other sports is realised through the provision of recourses and facilities.