Kenya will host both the ITTF Africa Continental Cup and Africa Congress in June next year, according to Kenya Table Tennis Association (KTTA) president Andrew Mudibo.
"Right now, our focus is on hosting next year's Africa Continental Cup and the African Congress in June," he said.
He said they have a busy schedule with KTTA elections scheduled for November. He, however, said the exact dates are yet to be set.
Mudibo said they have big plans for the sport and he is hoping his players will evolve faster and qualify for major championships like the Olympic Games.
He particularly singled out Brian Mutua as a prospect for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
"In the next three years, I foresee a lot of development in the sport. I want to see all of our players making big moves both locally and internationally. For the Olympics, all of us have set our eyes there. I hope our star, Mutua and many others will be able to get a chance to compete," Mudibo said.
He added: "With enough support from the government, all these things are possible."
He said he strongly believes the sport is well marketed in the country and the only challenge is funding.
"I confidently believe the sport is well known countrywide and we are doing well. However, we have a few financial challenges, which I believe will be sorted with time," he said.
Speaking about the sport's way forward, Mudibo said he wants all the counties to embrace table tennis. He said they have been doing school tours to identify talent with a view to nurture it.
"Table Tennis is an individual sport and you can only do well if you develop the interest. We have been doing school tours with a view to growing talent," he concluded.
