Take a sports dispute to the Sports Disputes Tribunal
Judiciary Tribunals · sources read 3 Oct 2026
For a sports dispute, such as an appeal against a federation's disciplinary or team-selection decision, a doping case or a decision of the Registrar of Sports, file your case on the Judiciary e-filing portal. Urgent cases are handled within 30 days and others within 90 days.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- Urgent cases (filed under a certificate of urgency) are handled within 30 days of filing; other cases take about 90 days.
- Where
- Sports Disputes Tribunal, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill (Ground Floor), Nairobi, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Email sportstribunal@court.go.ke. Filing is on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke).
What you need
- Your evidence: documents, witness statements, videos or anything else that supports your case
Steps
- File your case online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke).
- If it's urgent, say so clearly when filing and give your reasons.
- Serve the other parties with your case papers.
- Check the cause list on the Kenya Law website for your hearing dates, or get SMS alerts if your number is linked to your e-filing account.
Watch out
- The Tribunal doesn't hear appeals involving international-level athletes or international events.
- Filing fees vary with the type of case. Check the e-filing portal or ask the Tribunal before you file.
- Can't make a hearing? Tell the Tribunal in advance, or the case may go ahead without you.
Who can apply
- Athletes, clubs, federations and officials appealing disciplinary or team-selection decisions of national sports organisations, appealing decisions of the Registrar of Sports, or facing doping cases.
- Athlete contract disputes, if the contract names the Tribunal as the place to settle a breach.
Official sources (3)
- Tribunals Frequently Asked Questions tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Know Your Tribunals tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Tribunals site: Sports Disputes Tribunal section tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026