We stand out in the competitive landscape of youth football development due to our holistic approach that integrates theoretical learning with practical skills on football, life skills and mentorship to better prepare our young players to manage challenges on and off the field. KEA’s training programme is strategically aligned with the arts and sports science career pathway provided for in the mainstream education. Our academy also consists of competent administrators and coaches certified by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Boys and girls from ages 5 to 17 meet the basic requirements to join our academy. Applicants may need to provide copies of their birth certificates for age verification. No specific skill level or previous playing experience is necessarily required to join the KEA.

Admission process usually begins with filling out an online form on the KEA’s website www.kandandaeliteacademy.co.ke. This form will typically ask for personal details and contacts. Furthermore, parents or guardians will be required to provide additional information on any special medical conditions that their children may have.

Beyond regular training, KEA provides numerous opportunities for both football and life-skills development through specialized clinics, workshops, and guest coaching sessions. Players also participate in local, regional, national, and international competitions, allowing them to apply their learnt skills in real-game scenarios and gain valuable experience. These competitions are crucial for players’ growth and are often attended by scouts and coaches looking for emerging talents.

Admission fee: Ksh. 700 one-time registration. Each registered member/player will receive a personalized admission number and a membership card.

Non-members daily/session fee: Ksh. 600 per session. Payable before joining each session.

Monthly fee: Ksh. 2,000 each per month. Ksh. 1,800 each for siblings per month. Payable by 5th of every month.

Training kit: Ksh. 3,600 one-time purchase that includes 2 sets of branded uniforms (2 jerseys, 2 shorts and 2 pairs of socks). These uniforms will be individually owned and can be procured before or after joining the academy.

Parents to note: Players are advised to bring with them football boots, a jersey, a short, socks and a water bottle at all times during our sessions and tournaments. Kandanda Elite Academy will provide all other training equipment like footballs, cones, bibs, football nets, home and away official match kit etc. In addition, KEA will provide competent coaches/sessions content and physiotherapists/first aid kit, and a monthly E-newsletter. Each registered member/player will also receive a certificate and a KEA branded t-shirt every year. Terms and conditions apply.