Moses Gathungu Waweru, a final-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), has successfully completed his training in the renowned International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and National Football League (NFL) International Coaching and Refereeing Clinic. The clinic took place in Accra, Ghana, from April 11 to 13, 2025, where Waweru represented both Kenya and JKUAT.

Waweru was nominated following his remarkable contributions to the development of American football in Kenya. As a certified Level 2 technical official and Game Development Officer at KFAF, he has been instrumental in expanding the sport, particularly through  training of coaches and referees across the country. His participation in the clinic will further hone his skills and position him to train and certify future aspirants in flag football within Kenya. He joins two other Kenyans in the programme.

His involvement in the clinic will provide invaluable expertise that will directly benefit the university’s American football program and the broader Kenyan flag football community.

The clinic serves as a precursor to the Flag Football Continental Championships, which will take place in Cairo, Egypt, in June 2025, marking a major milestone for the sport as it prepares for its Olympic debut in 2028.

At JKUAT, Waweru leads as Head Coach of the university’s American Football team. He has also made significant strides in youth development, coaching teams at GreenEdgewood Academy (U14 and U12) and St. Peters Academy (U12).

He was elated with the achievement but remained defiant, stating that the nomination was just a scratch on the surface.

“It’s such an honour to be considered for such an event. It goes to show that the effort I have been putting into coaching, officiating, and supporting the growth of this sport is being recognized. I’m excited to see how fast flag football is spreading across Africa. I am also excited for what the future holds for me,” said Waweru.

He expressed deep appreciation of the prospect of Africa finally embracing new sports and opening up to new opportunities.

“For the first time, Africa will be represented at the Flag Football World Championships and will host its own continental championship. I can’t wait to be part of this journey not just for my country, but for the continent as a whole,” Waweru added

Dr. Peter Waweru Kamaku, Director of Sports at JKUAT and a respected international football referee, congratulated Waweru on the achievement, noting their shared history.

“I have known Moses personally and worked closely with him through various sports development programs at JKUAT,” said Dr. Kamaku.

He described Waweru as a consistent and disciplined professional who was passionate about growing sports not just in JKUAT but also across Kenya and beyond.

“This nomination doesn’t come as a surprise. He has given his all to the growth of American football, in the university and beyond. We are proud of him, and we are confident that he will continue to raise the Kenyan flag high,” said Dr. Kamaku