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Kenya Esports Federation joins Olympic family with NOC-K recognition

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NOC-K Secretary-General Francis Mutuku (right) and Ronny Lusigi, Kenya Esports Federation President. [Courtesy]

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has officially recognized the Kenya Electronic Sports Federation (KESF), a historic step that positions Esports as a vital part of Kenya's Olympic movement.

The recognition, announced at a meeting held at NOC-K's Westlands offices in Nairobi, comes at a pivotal moment for Esports globally, coinciding with its inclusion in the Olympic family by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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