Kipawa Soccer Academy

Building a great football nation:
One player at a time.

Empowering Kenya’s youth through football:
Developing talent and providing a pathway for greatness.

Who We Are

Our Approach

We employ a holistic approach to player development, focusing on technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and character building. We believe in nurturing each child’s potential both on and off the pitch by combining structured training with mentorship and academic support.

Our Values

Discipline, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Passion. These values guide everything we do, on and off the field. We foster an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and hard work. By instilling strong values in our players, we aim to develop not only exceptional athletes but also responsible and respectful citizens who positively impact their communities.

Our Goal

Develop Kipawa Soccer Academy nationally and work with other academies to help build the country’s youth football infrastructure by elevating coaching standards, creating a viable national youth league and providing a clear pathway to national team and beyond.

Our Partners

Our key people have established relationships with our partners in Germany, Schechter Sports, universities in the United States, and influential individuals within the country and the region, that will allow us to provide a pathway for our players.

Our Mission & Vision

A clear roadmap for our goals and aspirations.

Our Mission
Develop players to their full potential and provide a pathway for them to play professional football locally or overseas, attain football scholarship in the United States, and pursue non-playing football career.
Our Vision
To develop players to their full potential and in the process also help them develop character traits that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.

Our Leaders

Meet the experienced and dedicated coaches who lead Kipawa Soccer Academy.

Sammy Owino 'Kempes'

Former player of Harambee Stars, Gor Mahia and Luo Union. Founder of AYSES Soccer Academy in the United States and professional club Texas Lighting. Has a wealth of experience in the corporate world and coach. Experienced in development of physical and soft football infrastructure.

Anthony Origi

Former Kenya Breweries (now Tusker) Football Club. He comes from a great football family that includes Michael Okoth, Divock Origi and Austin Oduor. He is a former founder of Aspire Academy of East Africa. He is also a human resources consultant.

Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee

Former Breweries (now Tusker) Football Club goalkeeper and Harambee Stars Head Coach. He is a popular broadcaster and very well connected across the country.

Sammy Sholei

Former Breweries (now Tusker) Football Club and Harambee Stars player. Was also Vice President of Kenya Football Federation. He also coached in KPL. Runs multiple businesses including Warriors, an apparel company.