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Talent Identification & Sports Development
Identifying overlooked sporting ability and developing it through coaching, conditioning and mentorship. MMA is our starting point.
Explore this pillar ROOTED IN KENYA. DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY.Unlocking
Unlocking
Kenya's
Hidden Talent
Empowering Young People Through
Sport, Discipline and Opportunity
Talent is everywhere. The chance to develop it isn’t. We find overlooked potential, nurture young athletes and help create pathways to a more promising future.
A stronger future begins with a chance.
ONE SHARED AMBITION.
22Fighters recruited & trainingVERIFIED IN THE BUSINESS PLAN
01Inaugural showcase planned19 DECEMBER 2026
47Counties in our national visionLONG-TERM AMBITION · BY 2029
2026–29A roadmap for lasting opportunitySTRATEGIC PLANNING PERIOD
THE CHALLENGE
Ability is not the missing piece.
For too many young Kenyans, opportunity is.
Financial hardship can interrupt education long before a young person’s potential has a chance to emerge. Coaching and facilities are often out of reach, while unemployment can leave few clear paths forward.
Without reliable support and structured activities, young people can face pressures linked to substance abuse and crime. They deserve investment, encouragement and a real chance to thrive.
Understand our purpose →OUR APPROACH
Discover our programs ↗Six pillars. One shared purpose.
Discover talent. Build discipline. Open doors.
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Community Fitness Infrastructure
A proposed network of free-access calisthenics parks would make community fitness more accessible across Kenya.
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Charity & Welfare Outreach
Planned county outreach connects charitable support, community engagement and talent identification.
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Education & Second-Chance Support
Proposed education and mentorship partnerships would help young people reconnect with learning and pathways to a livelihood.
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Advocacy Against Crime & Substance Abuse
The proposed advocacy program uses sport, mentorship and athlete stories to encourage positive choices and community connection.
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Partnerships & Investment
Connecting sponsors, institutions and communities to build sustainable pathways for young people.
Explore this pillarTHE FIRST PUBLIC PLATFORM20
26MUMIAS COMPLEX STADIUM
19 DECEMBER · KENYA
26MUMIAS COMPLEX STADIUM
19 DECEMBER · KENYA
A DEFINING FIRST STEP · PLANNED EVENTOne stage.
One stage.
Twenty-two possibilities.
Inaugural MMA Showcase 2026
Our 22 fighters are training for a first public platform at Mumias Complex Stadium on 19 December 2026. Help turn preparation into opportunity.
USD 50,000Event funding requirement · not funds raised
Scheduled date: 19 December 2026. Contact the Foundation for the latest event status. No event outcome has been verified here.
BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND SPORT
The ambition goes beyond the arena.
Our 2026–2029 plan connects sporting potential with stronger communities. These initiatives are planned, with delivery dependent on partnerships and funding.
Spaces to move ↗
Free-access community fitness parks, currently in the design phase.
Second chances ↗
Education referrals, bursary partnerships and mentorship pathways.
A national horizon ↗
Outreach targeting 10 counties in 2027 and all 47 by 2029.
OUR FOUNDING CONVICTION
“Talent plus structure plus opportunity is a genuine alternative to crime, addiction, and despair.”
From the Foundation’s mission · Business Plan, Section 3FOUNDER & LEADERSHIP
A belief in what young people can become.
Stephen Juma
Founder and Chief Executive
Stephen Juma leads the Foundation’s strategic direction, fundraising and public representation. The founding philosophy is simple: identify talent, give it structure and create a stage for it to grow.
Meet the Foundation →LET’S BUILD SOMETHING THAT LASTSPotential is everywhere.
Potential is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.
Bring your expertise, your organization or your support. Together, we can create more pathways for Kenya’s young people.
Explore partnerships ↗
Corporate CSR · In-kind support · Institutional collaboration
NEWS & STORIES
The stories are just beginning.
Verified updates, athlete stories and program announcements will appear here when approved for publication. Our editorial plan is in development.
Explore the editorial plan →YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A little more clarity
What is the Stephen Juma Foundation?
A Kenyan youth-development foundation discovering, training and showcasing under-resourced talent, beginning with MMA.
How can I support the Foundation?
Discuss event sponsorship, athlete development, in-kind services or institutional collaboration through our partnership form.
What has the Foundation achieved so far?
The business plan documents 22 recruited MMA fighters undergoing training. Wider outreach and fitness infrastructure remain planned.
Source: Stephen Juma Foundation Business Plan 2026–2029, Sections 3–13 and Appendices I–III. Figures describe the plan, not a live activity count.