Nyabuto alleges that the allocation process violated the Constitution and created discrimination in the distribution of sports facilities.
Petitioner challenges Sports Academies allocation
Through his lawyer Enock Ongiti, instructed by K.O.M Advocates LLP, Nyabuto argues that the Ministry of Sports and the Kenya Academy of Sports Management Council favoured certain regions when awarding tenders.
“The ministry officials allocated three academies to their home counties while giant counties in sports such as Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Kisii, Nyamira, and Mombasa missed out,” the petition states.
The petitioner claims that the process lacked fairness and transparency.
Petition raises concerns over county allocation
Nyabuto further alleges that after CS Kipchumba Murkomen took over the Sports docket, a re-advertisement of the tenders increased the number of academies in Elgeyo Marakwet from one to four.
He argues that the move means every constituency in the county now has an academy, while more than 24 counties have not received any sports academy.
According to the petitioner, the allocation process did not follow equal distribution of national resources.
Lawyer questions allocation criteria
Speaking on the matter, lawyer Enock Ongiti said public resources should benefit all regions without favouritism.
He questioned why counties such as Machakos and Busia received three academies, while Nairobi received only two despite its population and sporting activities.
“The respondents unfairly allocated the 37 constituency sports academies and awarded tenders without following the guidelines provided under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act,” Ongiti said.
He added that the process surrounding the academies lacked transparency and violated constitutional principles.
Court directs service of application
The High Court directed that the application be served on the respondents.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi reviewed the notice of motion application dated June 30, 2025, the certificate of urgency, and the supporting affidavit by Jared Ngisa Nyabuto.
The judge allowed the petitioner to file and serve a rejoinder within seven days if necessary.
The petitioner is seeking orders to suspend the Sports Ministry plan pending the hearing and determination of the case.
