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Kenya Fencing Federation

Kenya’s fencing federation, established in 2019 by its own account; it states that it is an affiliate of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, the FIE, the African Fencing Confederation and the Commonwealth Fencing Federation.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Founded2019, according to the federation’s about page[4]
HeadquartersGarden Estate, Nairobi[3][1]
International federationFIE — Fédération Internationale d’Escrime, which lists it as “Kenya Fencing Federation”[1]
Continental bodyAfrican Fencing Confederation (CAE), under which the FIE’s directory places it[1]
PresidentFred Chege, as listed by the FIE (“CHEGE Fred”, October 2026)[1]

What is the Kenya Fencing Federation?

The Kenya Fencing Federation is the fencing federation of Kenya. Its site is titled “Kenya Fencing Federation | Official site of Kenya Fencing Federation” and carries the line “Governing and Promoting Fencing Sport in Kenya”.[3] The FIE lists it as “Kenya Fencing Federation”, with a head office on Garden Estate Road in Nairobi.[1]

What does the Kenya Fencing Federation govern or do?

The federation describes its remit in one sentence: “The federation manages national tournaments, county fencing associations, schools and clubs fencing.”[4] It gives its mission as “To build a successful sport organization where members can compete in various disciplines, organize national competitions and to further the prospect of our members’ participation in international competitions.”[4]

Its home page carries the logos of the Ministry of Sports of Kenya and of a performance partner, Athlete Performance Solutions, and a link to ADAK.[3]

When was the Kenya Fencing Federation founded and where is it based?

The federation’s about page dates it to 2019: “Since its establishment in 2019, the federation’s endeavor has been to promote the sport of fencing”.[4]

Its home page gives its location as Garden Estate, Nairobi.[3] The FIE’s directory gives the address “Kenya Fencing Federation Head Offic Garden Estate Road, Off Thika Highw Nairobi, Kenya”.[1]

How is the Kenya Fencing Federation recognised?

International federation. The Fédération Internationale d’Escrime lists the Kenya Fencing Federation in its directory, with Fred Chege as president and Stephen Kuya as secretary general.[1] The FIE states that it has “156 affiliated Member Federations”, and lists five continental confederations that it recognises.[2]

Continental body. The FIE’s directory places the federation under the African Fencing Confederation, for which it gives 34 members.[1]

The federation’s own statement. Its about page describes it as “an affiliate of National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K),” the “International Fencing Federation (FIE) African Fencing Confederation (CAE)” “and Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF).”[4] Its home page links the NOC-K logo to teamkenya.or.ke.[3]

What does the Kenya Fencing Federation organise?

National tournaments. The federation states that it manages national tournaments, alongside fencing in counties, schools and clubs.[4]

Calendar. Its mission statement names the organisation of national competitions among its aims, and its home page links to an events calendar.[4][3]

Who are its members?

The federation’s structure, as it describes it, takes in county fencing associations, schools and clubs.[4] Its home page links a “Find A Club” feature on its contact page, and lists the federation’s e-mail address, [email protected], and telephone numbers.[3]

References

  1. FIE — African Fencing Confederation: confederation details and national federations (directory). Accessed 2026-10-17.
  2. FIE — About the FIE (member federations and continental confederations). Accessed 2026-10-17.
  3. Kenya Fencing Federation — official site, home page (location, logos, links). Accessed 2026-10-17.
  4. Kenya Fencing Federation — About page. Accessed 2026-10-17.