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Nairobi’s success in reducing recidivism (News #331) catalyzed the East Africa Urban Sport Pact, signed by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania on December 13, 2025. The pact commits to converting 500 under-bridge, rooftop, and vacant-lot spaces into safe sport zones by 2028. Concrete jungles can grow hope—if we plant courts, not just concrete, said CS Susan Wafula. The World Bank pledged USD 15 million; Safaricom matched KSh 200 million. Kampala’s *Kibuli Underpass League* launches in January 2026.