MUMIAS, KAKAMEGA — Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kakamega County has successfully conducted a two-day CAF D Licence Refresher Course, bringing together 35 CAF D Licence holders at Mumias Central from 29th to 30th August 2026.
The refresher course provided an important platform for qualified coaches to review their existing knowledge, sharpen their coaching competencies and keep pace with evolving approaches to football coaching and player development.
The programme was facilitated by FIFA/CAF Instructors Fred Serenge and Hesbon Nyabinge, who guided the coaches through key technical and practical aspects of the game.
Renewing Knowledge, Strengthening Competencies
The two-day programme focused on reinforcing the coaches’ understanding of fundamental coaching principles while encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
The participating coaches had an opportunity to engage in both theoretical discussions and practical coaching sessions, allowing them to revisit coaching methodologies and reflect on how they can improve their work with players at club, academy, school and grassroots levels.
The course forms part of FKF Kakamega’s wider commitment to strengthening the quality of coaching within the county and ensuring that qualified coaches continue to develop their knowledge and skills.
Serenge: Coaching Is a Continuous Learning Process
FIFA/CAF Instructor Fred Serenge emphasized the importance of continuous development among coaches, noting that obtaining a coaching qualification should mark the beginning of an ongoing learning journey.
“Football is constantly evolving, and coaches must evolve with it. A refresher course gives coaches an opportunity to review what they know, learn new approaches and critically assess how they are developing their players.”
Serenge further challenged the participants to translate the knowledge gained during the course into their everyday coaching environments.
“The real value of this course will be seen on the training ground. We want coaches to take these lessons back to their teams and create better learning environments for their players.”
Nyabinge: Developing Better Coaches for Better Players
Co-instructor Hesbon Nyabinge encouraged the coaches to remain committed to professional development and to put player development at the heart of their coaching.
“A coach must always be willing to learn. Our responsibility is not only to prepare teams for matches, but also to develop players technically, tactically, physically and mentally.”
Nyabinge noted that regular interaction among coaches also provides an important avenue for sharing experiences and finding practical solutions to challenges encountered in football development.
FKF Kakamega Leadership Supports Continuous Coach Development
The course was supported by FKF Kakamega leadership, with the opening and closing activities attended by FKF Kakamega Chairman Jeff Mudembei, Vice Chairman Ramadhan Balala, Secretary General Rajab Wangalwa, Treasurer Fred Lugalia and CEO Simon Karanga, among other guests and football stakeholders.
Speaking during the programme, FKF Kakamega Chairman Jeff Mudembei reiterated the Federation’s commitment to investing in coaches as a key pillar of football development.
“Players cannot develop beyond the quality of the environment in which they are trained. That is why coach development remains one of our priorities. We want Kakamega to have coaches who are knowledgeable, professional and committed to developing talent.”
Vice Chairman Ramadhan Balala noted that strengthening coaching capacity would have a direct impact on grassroots football.
“We have tremendous football talent across Kakamega. Our responsibility is to ensure that this talent receives proper guidance. Having more qualified and continuously learning coaches gives our young players a better foundation.”
Secretary General Rajab Wangalwa emphasized the importance of professionalism and continued learning among coaches.
“The CAF D qualification is an important milestone, but coaches should not stop learning after certification. Continuous development is essential if we are to raise the standard of football across the county.”
FKF Kakamega Treasurer Fred Lugalia highlighted the long-term value of investing in coaching education.
“Every coach trained represents an investment in many players. When we strengthen our coaches, we strengthen the entire football ecosystem and create better opportunities for the next generation.”
Meanwhile, FKF Kakamega CEO Simon Karanga reaffirmed the Federation’s intention to create more opportunities for coaches to improve their qualifications and competencies.
“Our goal is to build a strong coaching pathway in Kakamega. We want coaches to have opportunities to learn, refresh their knowledge and progress to higher levels as they gain experience.”
35 Coaches Continue Their Development Journey
The successful completion of the refresher course saw 35 CAF D Licence holders strengthen their knowledge and reconnect with the principles and practices of modern football coaching.
The programme also provided a valuable networking platform, enabling coaches to exchange experiences and ideas while strengthening the wider coaching community in Kakamega County.
The two-day course complements FKF Kakamega’s recent Coaching Introductory Course, which saw 90 new coaches trained across three cohorts between 16th and 30th August 2026.
Together, the initiatives underline FKF Kakamega’s commitment to creating a comprehensive coaching-development pathway — from introducing new coaches to supporting existing licence holders through continued professional development.
FKF Kakamega extends its appreciation to FIFA/CAF Instructors Fred Serenge and Hesbon Nyabinge, the 35 participating CAF D Licence holders, the Federation leadership, football stakeholders and everyone who contributed to the successful delivery of the programme.
As the coaches return to their respective clubs, academies, schools and community football programmes, FKF Kakamega encourages them to put their renewed knowledge into practice and continue pursuing excellence in coaching.
35 coaches. Two days of learning. One shared commitment — raising the standard of football coaching in Kakamega County.
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