City Stars CEO Korir welcomes passage of Bill to crack down on match-fixing

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City Stars CEO Korir welcomes passage of Bill to crack down on match-fixing

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Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir has welcomed

the National Assembly's passage of the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026,

describing it as an important step towards protecting the integrity of Kenyan

sport and creating a safer environment for investment.

The Bill, sponsored by Irene Nyakerario Mayaka,

seeks to strengthen the integrity of Kenyan sports by criminalising practices

that undermine the credibility of competitions and threaten the livelihoods of

athletes who compete fairly.

If President William Ruto assents it into law, individuals

found guilty face a prison term of up to one year, a fine of up to KSh1

million, or both.

“It is very

encouraging to see the Bill go through the Third Reading. The punitive measures

have to be as strict as possible if we are to weed this menace out of football

and sport as a whole.”

Korir said strong legislation would help restore

confidence among clubs, sponsors and investors by ensuring that sporting merit,

rather than manipulation, determines outcomes.

He revealed that Nairobi City Stars has been

approached several times in attempts to influence matches, but has consistently

resisted the vice and advocated for stronger measures to protect the game.

“City Stars has been approached severally in the

past, but we have chosen to stand firm. We have spoken about match-fixing not

just for ourselves, but on behalf of many teams that may not always have the platform

or courage to speak about it.”

Korir said the proposed law would provide a

much-needed safety net for investment in sport, assuring stakeholders that

competitions are credible and protected from manipulation.

The Bill now proceeds to the next stage of the

legislative process, including consideration by the Senate, before any eventual

Presidential assent.

Reporting originally appeared via Citizen Digital. Read the full source for additional context.