Two athletes running on an outdoor track in Nairobi

Nairobi County Mentally Handcapped Association

ABILITY. TALENT. EXCELLENCE.

Creating opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate, compete and excel through sport.

About NCMHA

Sport Has the Power to Change Lives

Nairobi County Mentally Handcapped Association is a sports-focused organisation dedicated to identifying, developing and supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities.

We create opportunities for athletes to train, compete, build confidence and pursue sporting excellence.

Football players training together outdoors

Our Sports

Find Your Sport

NCMHA is developing opportunities across a range of sports, giving athletes pathways to discover their strengths, build skills and compete.

  • Athlete competing in a road running event

    Athletics

    Track and field, cross-country, road racing and other athletics disciplines.

  • Swimmer training in an outdoor swimming pool

    Swimming

    Developing swimming skills, fitness and competitive performance.

  • Two players competing in an outdoor table tennis match

    Table Tennis

    Building coordination, concentration, agility and competitive skills.

  • Young football players competing on a grass field

    Football & Futsal

    Developing teamwork, discipline, fitness and competitive spirit.

  • Basketball players competing on an outdoor court

    Basketball

    Teamwork, coordination, fitness and competitive development.

  • Cyclist riding a bicycle outdoors

    Cycling

    Building endurance, fitness and competitive confidence.

  • Tennis player serving on an outdoor court

    Tennis

    Developing technical ability, movement and competitive skills.

  • Other Sports

    Additional disciplines can be introduced according to athlete interest, facilities, coaching capacity and competition opportunities.

Athlete Development

From First Step to Competition

We believe every athlete deserves a pathway.

  1. 01

    Discover

    Identify sporting interests, abilities and potential.

  2. 02

    Develop

    Provide structured training, coaching and skills development.

  3. 03

    Compete

    Give athletes opportunities to participate in local and national competitions.

  4. 04

    Perform

    Support athletes to improve their performance and compete at higher levels.

  5. 05

    Excel

    Create pathways towards elite competition and international representation.

Competition

Where Athletes Become Competitors

Competition is an important part of athlete development. NCMHA seeks to create opportunities for athletes to progress from grassroots participation to higher levels of competitive sport.

Our ambition is to help Nairobi athletes progress from grassroots participation to higher levels of competitive sport.

  1. County Competitions

  2. Regional Competitions

  3. National Championships

  4. International Opportunities

  • Basketball players competing on an outdoor court with spectators nearby
  • Football players competing on an outdoor field

Our Athletes

Meet the Talent Behind the Movement

Every athlete has a story. NCMHA will showcase the achievements, journeys and aspirations of Nairobi's athletes.

Ability is the starting point. Opportunity creates the pathway.

Coaches & Training

Building Better Athletes

Our coaches and sporting partners help athletes develop the skills, fitness and confidence needed to progress.

  • Technical Skills
  • Fitness & Conditioning
  • Coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Discipline
  • Competition Skills
  • Confidence
  • Sportsmanship

Our aim is not simply to get athletes onto the field — it is to help them become better athletes.

Partners

Help Us Build the Next Generation of Athletes

Developing inclusive sport requires a strong network of partners.

Who we work with

  • Sports Federations
  • Schools
  • Coaches
  • Corporates
  • County Government
  • Sports Facilities
  • Sponsors
  • NGOs
  • Individual Supporters

Where support helps

  • Equipment
  • Coaching
  • Training
  • Transport
  • Competition
  • Facilities
  • Athlete Development

News & Results

NCMHA on the Field

Follow our athletes and teams as they train, compete and represent Nairobi.

  • Latest Results
  • Competition News
  • Athlete Stories
  • Training Updates
  • Events
  • Awards & Achievements

Ready to Get Involved?

  • Athlete

    Find your sport and start your journey.

  • Coach

    Help develop the next generation.

  • Organisation

    Partner with us to create more opportunities.

  • Supporter

    Help an athlete get to the next competition.