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ADVERThttps://youtu.be/Sny2O4mVqxU?feature=sharedHistoric community club earns official recognition under Sports Act 2013, calls for government support ahead of November 22 league kick-off
Karapul Villa Football Club has made history by becoming the first football club in Siaya County to receive official recognition and certification after meeting the requirements stipulated under the Sports Act, 2013.
The milestone marks a significant breakthrough for the historic community-based club, which has for years played an important role in nurturing football talent and providing young people with an opportunity to develop their sporting abilities.
The certification gives Karapul Villa FC an important measure of institutional legitimacy and recognition, positioning it for greater engagement with government sports agencies, development partners and other stakeholders in the country’s sporting sector.
Club chairman Robert Ouma described the achievement as a proud moment for the club and the wider Karapul community, saying the recognition was the result of sustained commitment to grassroots football development.
ADVERTOuma appealed to the national and county governments to support the club as it embarks on a new chapter following its official certification.
He noted that the recognition should provide an opportunity for the county government, particularly the Directorate of Sports, to work more closely with the club in advancing grassroots sports development.
“We now appeal to the government to come to our aid and support us. Having secured this certification, our legitimacy should no longer be an obstacle in engaging the Directorate of Sports and other relevant government institutions,” Ouma said.
The chairman also called on residents, well-wishers, corporate organisations and other development-minded stakeholders to rally behind the club as it prepares to officially begin its league campaign on November 22, 2026.
He said community support would be critical in strengthening the club’s structures, identifying emerging talent and creating opportunities for young footballers to showcase their abilities.
“As we officially start the league on November 22, 2026, we will greatly appreciate the support of our people towards nurturing and developing football talent. This is a major achievement for one of Siaya’s oldest community football clubs, which continues to work tirelessly in identifying and nurturing talent,” he added.
Ouma also expressed gratitude to the individuals, supporters and well-wishers who have stood with Karapul Villa FC at different stages of its journey, acknowledging their contribution to keeping the club alive and advancing its ambitions.
The certification comes at an important time when grassroots football clubs are increasingly being encouraged to embrace proper governance, accountability and institutional registration as prerequisites for sustainable growth and meaningful participation in organised sporting activities.
For Karapul Villa FC, the achievement is more than a certificate. It represents an opportunity to strengthen its institutional foundation, attract partnerships and expand its contribution to youth empowerment through sports.
The club’s next challenge will be translating this historic recognition into tangible progress on the pitch and sustainable opportunities for emerging footballers.
As the November 22 league kick-off approaches, Karapul Villa FC is looking beyond celebration, calling on Siaya County and its people to help transform its historic achievement into a lasting investment in grassroots football.
For a club that has spent years nurturing local talent, the message is clear: Karapul Villa FC has earned its recognition, and now it needs the support to realize its full potential.
