Kenya

Doctor, an athlete in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, has grown as a teammate, leader, and friend thanks to the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative.

Special Olympics Kenya coaches and athletes lead Fit 5 workouts on a national education broadcast during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During a time social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Special Olympics has made a variety of online resources, such as virtual games, workouts and leadership opportunities, available to keep athletes healthy and engaged until in-person activities resume.

Buxton Gitimu is the subject of a piece by UNICEF Kenya that highlights the success of UNICEF’s partnership with Special Olympics Kenya in promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles for athletes.

Lawrence Mwangi is a standout player for Special Olympics Kenya’s Floor Hockey team. His speed and skill helped the team win game after game, eventually climbing to the top of their division.

Boniface was once a shy person. Now he is a husband, father and athlete looking to inspire others through is passion of playing football (soccer).

"Among one hundred women, only one woman will accept to take care of a child that is not hers and has intellectual disabilities..."

Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Foundation Visits Kenya for the first time and meets with athletes and teachers

The Kenyan government estimates that over 3 million people of its population have a disability which exemplifies the need for Special Olympics Unified Schools.

It’s been a day of ‘firsts’ on the first full day of Athletics training in official World Games venues!