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KYSA Youth Sports | Empowering Youth Through Sports

Empowering the next generation — one kick, one lesson, one life at a time

The Spirit of KYSA

At Karura Community Centre, we believe sports are more than games — they are powerful tools for transformation. The Karura Youth Sports Association (KYSA) uses football and other sports to teach life skills, leadership, teamwork, and resilience among young people.

Through organized leagues, mentorship sessions, and school-based outreach, KYSA reaches hundreds of boys and girls each year, helping them discover purpose, discipline, and faith both on and off the field.

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Empowering Youth. Building Character. Inspiring Change.

Our Purpose...

To nurture youth who are physically strong, mentally resilient, and spiritually grounded.

KYSA exists to reduce vulnerability among young people by:

    Providing safe and positive engagement through sports.
    Building life skills that prevent crime, drug abuse, and early school dropouts.
    Creating opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and discipleship.

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How We Engage The Youth
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School Outreach

KYSA works with 13 schools across 6 zones, organizing regular matches, coaching clinics, and mentorship sessions.

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KYSA Football Leagues

An annual league where youth from different communities compete, learn teamwork, and build character.

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Simama na Binti

A special focus on empowering girls through mentorship and access to sanitary products, ensuring they stay in school with confidence and dignity.

Testimonials

What Our Beneficiaries Say?

Through sports and mentorship, I have learned important life values. KYSA has helped shape me into a more confident and responsible person.

Catherine Wambui

Being part of KYSA has helped me grow in discipline and teamwork. It has kept me focused and given me a positive environment to develop my talents.

Michael Owino
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I am truly grateful for you invested in my education and at the end I have attained a good grade which will enable me to pursue my desired career in Nursing.

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You have planted a seed of hope and generosity that will continue to grow within me, inspiring me to achieve more and also give back.

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Thank you for walking this journey with me and for going out of your way to support my education. Your generous support and effort in ensuring my campus life was smooth meant more to me than words can express.

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I would also like to give back to Tumaini at any given time so as to support the Mission and help other students benefit as I did.

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Impact & Reach

  • 13 Schools actively participating in KYSA programs.
  • 6 Community zones running leagues and mentorship sessions
  • Hundreds of youth engaged annually through sports and discipleship.
  • Dozens of volunteers serving a s coaches, mentors, and youth leaders.
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Help in creating...

Connection, discipline, and opportunity through sports

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$20

Equip a Player


  • Training gear for one player
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$50

Mentorship Session


  • Mentorship session for a youth group
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$100

Support A Team


  • Help a school or zone team access coaching, equipment, and transport.
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$300

Sponsor a Match


  • Fund referees, logistics, and refreshments for a community game day.
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$250

Community League Event


  • Sponsor a league event that brings youth together for growth and character-building.
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$500

Empower School Zone


  • Support a full season of sports and mentorship for one school zone.