Esports is an emerging phenomenon with a global value of $4 billion. Many countries took a step forward to regulate the whole industry.
Kenya didn’t make an exception by making its epic debut in the Global Esports Games in 2022.
A small feat revealed a huge potential of esports in the country, with an increasing number of young players achieving success in competitive video gaming.
Local communities of fans can watch and even bet on esports events at GGBet online to support their favourite teams and make a real profit.
The variety of betting markets is constantly growing. Let’s see the most popular esports games in Kenya.
Rapid Growth of Esports in Kenya
Competitive video gaming offers so many opportunities for economic growth in Kenya.
Local entertainment companies had already developed an extensive network of events to address the growing public interest.
Meanwhile, Kenyan gamers are making a name for themselves in international competitions such as the Fortnite World Cup.
The emergence of esports teams in the country has created new opportunities for local artists, designers, and content creators, providing creative services on the highest level.
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No wonder predictions in the gaming industry place Kenya and other African countries as the fastest growing markets due to the active use of technology.
The Most Popular Esports Games in Kenya
The esports sector has a growing fanbase in Kenya. Let’s take a look at the most popular video games across the country.
EA SPORTS FC
Football has a huge fanbase in Kenya, which helps explain the popularity of football video games.
The series is now known as EA SPORTS FC, with EA SPORTS FC 26 being the latest edition in 2026.
The game has also established a presence in Kenya’s esports scene, with local events such as the Kenya Gaming Festival featuring FC 26 tournaments where players can compete against one another.
Kenyan gamers can also take part in international EA SPORTS FC competitions and regional esports events.
The growth of local tournaments gives players opportunities to develop their skills in competitive football gaming while helping the EA SPORTS FC scene gain more visibility in the country.
Football esports in Kenya also extends beyond EA SPORTS FC. eFootball, developed by Konami, is a separate football game and is used in some FIFAe competitions.
In 2026, Daniel Kibiwott and Elvis Kibet represented Kenya in the eFootball Console 2v2 category at the FIFAe Continental Championship, after Kenya qualified through the African stage of the FIFAe Nations League.
Their success highlights the wider growth of competitive football gaming in Kenya, but it should not be confused with the country’s EA SPORTS FC scene.
PUBG
Player Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a multiplayer online game with over 300,000 followers.
The Kenya PUBG League has become a serious battlefield for those who love survival. It focuses on smooth teamwork and excellent individual instincts.
Local gamers are welcomed to the Kenya Esports Series, a national esports tournament where they can compete for the championship.
Kenya has turned into the biggest hub for regional and international PUBG Mobile esports in Africa.
The country hosts the main international events like the PUBG Mobile African Championship and PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC).
Call of Duty
Call of Duty is the best-selling franchise in Kenya for many consecutive years.
The game has brought back fan-favorite maps and modes, which serve foundations for excellent team gaming.
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Call of Duty is a competitor to PUBG in the mobile internet arena, mainly due to their tactical similarity.
The Esports Kenya Federation has much more in store for fans.
They focus on Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) by streaming esports events through Carry1st and Call of Duty Mobile Africa.
Kenyans regularly compete for national cash rewards and spots in international tournaments.
Delta eSports is currently the most prominent esports team that plays Call of Duty on the international arena.
Fortnite
Fortnite is the largest free-to-play console game of all time, which makes it highly accessible to Kenyans.
It’s also one of the most popular online video games in professional esports.
Different modes, playstyles, and characters have been inspired by Marvel Comics, Rick and Morty, and anime.
Fortnite allows up to 100 players to join the battle at the same time.
The last player to stand on the island becomes a winner.
Apart from teamwork, individual players can also take part in matches by using military weapons to kill opponents.
They can unlock new outfits and instruments of Karol G to increase their winning chances.
Fortnite has an active competitive scene in Kenya.
The Kenya Esports Federation invests in Solos and Zero-Build tournaments for the local audience.
But they also encourage local Fortnite players to join international esports events to promote their global presence.
League of Legends
League of Legends is part of the fast-expanding genre of esports in Kenya.
This multiplayer online battle arena is streamed on a dedicated esports channel to support over 500,000 fans.
Kenyans haven’t achieved much success at the League of Legends World Championship, which doesn’t make the event less interesting for the local people.
The national team has an opportunity to represent Kenya at the Esports Nations Cup, but they need to qualify first.
League of Legends is a computer game, which makes its fanbase naturally smaller than mobile video games.
But it doesn’t make it less attractive for the audience. And the situation is constantly changing.
The League of Legends community in Kenya keeps growing and is about to reach one million in a few years.
Kenya Taking Over the World of Esports
Kenya is one of the most promising esports markets in Africa.
The growing trend has been determined by the increasing internet access, smartphone ownership, local gaming communities, and growing interest from major companies.
The country has already taken significant steps toward becoming a regional esports hub.
Kenya worked hard to participate in major international esports events, while the Esports Kenya Federation developed national competitions to find the most talented players within the country.
Plans for a national esports league, featuring popular titles such as FIFA and League of Legends, demonstrated the ambition to create a stronger competitive infrastructure.
Mobile gaming represents another major opportunity.
With the decreasing smartphone prices, Kenyans get better access to social and casual gaming.
They are already making a significant contribution to esports at home and overseas.
They will soon demonstrate their proficiency in even more video games.
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