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For school games, just like Machiavelli, the end justifies the means
Secondary school games are now a platform for supremacy battles, manipulation, forgery among other vices.
By 24 days ago
For school games, just like Machiavelli, the end justifies the means
PUBG Mobile deepens roots in Africa with new servers and culturally inspired features
One of the world’s most popular mobile games, PUBG Mobile, has unveiled a major expansion strategy for Africa, rolling out local servers and culturally themed in-game content.
By 25 days ago
PUBG Mobile deepens roots in Africa with new servers and culturally inspired features
AFC Leopards unveil expert panel for player awards gala
AFC Leopards has named a five-member panel of football experts to spearhead nominations for the club’s highly anticipated Player Awards Gala, set for July 26 in Bungoma County.
By 26 days ago
AFC Leopards unveil expert panel for player awards gala
Former striker Ambani wants AFC Leopards' glory days back
Former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars forward Boniface Ambani has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the club’s upcoming elections
By 1 month ago
Former striker Ambani wants AFC Leopards' glory days back
Africa scores a spot on the global stage with 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup
For the first time in esports history, African mobile gamers will have a direct path to the world’s biggest mobile gaming stage PUBG MOBILE Global Championship
By 1 month ago
Africa scores a spot on the global stage with 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup
Githurai All-Stars, Starlets rule Gishu Super Cup
The curtains came down on the highly anticipated Shaban Gishu Super Cup 2025 over the weekend, capping off four months of electrifying football.
By 1 month ago
Githurai All-Stars, Starlets rule Gishu Super Cup
Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility
Makini Schools on Friday, launched a new multi-purpose sports complex and introduced the Makini Sports Festival.
By 1 month ago
Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility
Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow
Master Caroline Wairimu Kihurani, who passed on in Nairobi last week, has been celebrated for the role she played as one of the most eminent pioneering female martial artists in Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow
Evergreen Indiza claims Sunshine Tour in dramatic fashion in Ruiru
Dismas Indiza produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma in a sudden-death playoff and secure victory at the Ruiru leg of the Sunshine Development Tour
By 1 month ago
Evergreen Indiza claims Sunshine Tour in dramatic fashion in Ruiru
Lejirma remains in control at Sunshine Tour
Lejirma carded a steady round of 3-under par 69 to take his total for the two days to 9-under par 135—five shots clear of his nearest challenger.
By 1 month ago
Lejirma remains in control at Sunshine Tour
Kibugu savours Sunshine Tour victory
The 21-year-old delivered a final round of 5-under par 67 to lift the inaugural tourney on Thursday.
By 2 months ago
Kibugu savours Sunshine Tour victory
Njoroge storms to the top at Sunshine Tour in Thika
Kibugu carded eight birdies at the first, fourth, sixth, ninth, eleventh, twelfth and eighteenth to give him a four-stroke lead ahead of the chasing pack.
By 2 months ago
Njoroge storms to the top at Sunshine Tour in Thika
Ugandan star Rugumayo urges Kenyan golfers to take advantage of Sunshine Tour
90 golfers have confirmed their participation in the first leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing
By 2 months ago
Ugandan star Rugumayo urges Kenyan golfers to take advantage of Sunshine Tour
Remembering Paul Otula: Man who elevated Kenyan basketball
Otula, a towering figure both literally and figuratively, was remembered as an enthusiastic, humble, and principled leader whose impact on sport will endure for generations.
By 2 months ago
Remembering Paul Otula: Man who elevated Kenyan basketball
Sunshine Tour set for back to back mixed events in June
The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour, East Africa Swing, is expected to tee off with back-to-back events next month.
By 2 months ago
Sunshine Tour set for back to back mixed events in June
Murunga parts ways with Kenya Harlequin
Kenya Harlequin has parted with head coach Paul Murunga on mutual consent.
By 3 months ago
Murunga parts ways with Kenya Harlequin
SJAK condemns police attack on photojournalist at Dandora Stadium
The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has issued a strong condemnation following an unprovoked attack on Daily Nation photojournalist Chris Omollo
By 3 months ago
SJAK condemns police attack on photojournalist at Dandora Stadium
Gor Mahia charts bold future with new stadium plans
Gor Mahia FC has set its sights on a future worthy of its legacy.
By 3 months ago
Gor Mahia charts bold future with new stadium plans
Beja is the new millionaire in town
Zablon Katana Kahindi, popularly known as Beja, is the newest millionaire in town after landing a staggering Sh15 million windfall after staking just Sh15 in the Betika Midweek Jackpot.
By 3 months ago
Beja is the new millionaire in town
Kiprotich, Jepkoech crowned BingwaFest national champions
Titus Kiprotich and Maurine Jepkoech are the 10,000m BingwaFest national champions. 
By 3 months ago
Kiprotich, Jepkoech crowned BingwaFest national champions
St John's and Olympic Junior School triumph in NBA junior competition
Nairobi’s St. John’s Primary School and Olympic Junior School in Nairobi are the winners of the inaugural M-pesa Jr NBA National Championship.
By 3 months ago
St John's and Olympic Junior School triumph in NBA junior competition
Barcelona duo Raphinha and Araujo to miss Osasuna Clash
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that both winger Raphinha and defender Ronald Araujo will be unavailable for the team's upcoming LaLiga match against Osasuna.
By 4 months ago
Barcelona duo Raphinha and Araujo to miss Osasuna Clash
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For school games, just like Machiavelli, the end justifies the means
Secondary school games are now a platform for supremacy battles, manipulation, forgery among other vices.
By 24 days ago
For school games, just like Machiavelli, the end justifies the means
PUBG Mobile deepens roots in Africa with new servers and culturally inspired features
One of the world’s most popular mobile games, PUBG Mobile, has unveiled a major expansion strategy for Africa, rolling out local servers and culturally themed in-game content.
By 25 days ago
PUBG Mobile deepens roots in Africa with new servers and culturally inspired features
AFC Leopards unveil expert panel for player awards gala
AFC Leopards has named a five-member panel of football experts to spearhead nominations for the club’s highly anticipated Player Awards Gala, set for July 26 in Bungoma County.
By 26 days ago
AFC Leopards unveil expert panel for player awards gala
Former striker Ambani wants AFC Leopards' glory days back
Former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars forward Boniface Ambani has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the club’s upcoming elections
By 1 month ago
Former striker Ambani wants AFC Leopards' glory days back
Africa scores a spot on the global stage with 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup
For the first time in esports history, African mobile gamers will have a direct path to the world’s biggest mobile gaming stage PUBG MOBILE Global Championship
By 1 month ago
Africa scores a spot on the global stage with 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup
Githurai All-Stars, Starlets rule Gishu Super Cup
The curtains came down on the highly anticipated Shaban Gishu Super Cup 2025 over the weekend, capping off four months of electrifying football.
By 1 month ago
Githurai All-Stars, Starlets rule Gishu Super Cup
Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility
Makini Schools on Friday, launched a new multi-purpose sports complex and introduced the Makini Sports Festival.
By 1 month ago
Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility
Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow
Master Caroline Wairimu Kihurani, who passed on in Nairobi last week, has been celebrated for the role she played as one of the most eminent pioneering female martial artists in Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow
Evergreen Indiza claims Sunshine Tour in dramatic fashion in Ruiru
Dismas Indiza produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma in a sudden-death playoff and secure victory at the Ruiru leg of the Sunshine Development Tour
By 1 month ago
Evergreen Indiza claims Sunshine Tour in dramatic fashion in Ruiru
Lejirma remains in control at Sunshine Tour
Lejirma carded a steady round of 3-under par 69 to take his total for the two days to 9-under par 135—five shots clear of his nearest challenger.
By 1 month ago
Lejirma remains in control at Sunshine Tour
Kibugu savours Sunshine Tour victory
The 21-year-old delivered a final round of 5-under par 67 to lift the inaugural tourney on Thursday.
By 2 months ago
Kibugu savours Sunshine Tour victory
Njoroge storms to the top at Sunshine Tour in Thika
Kibugu carded eight birdies at the first, fourth, sixth, ninth, eleventh, twelfth and eighteenth to give him a four-stroke lead ahead of the chasing pack.
By 2 months ago
Njoroge storms to the top at Sunshine Tour in Thika
Ugandan star Rugumayo urges Kenyan golfers to take advantage of Sunshine Tour
90 golfers have confirmed their participation in the first leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing
By 2 months ago
Ugandan star Rugumayo urges Kenyan golfers to take advantage of Sunshine Tour
Remembering Paul Otula: Man who elevated Kenyan basketball
Otula, a towering figure both literally and figuratively, was remembered as an enthusiastic, humble, and principled leader whose impact on sport will endure for generations.
By 2 months ago
Remembering Paul Otula: Man who elevated Kenyan basketball
Sunshine Tour set for back to back mixed events in June
The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour, East Africa Swing, is expected to tee off with back-to-back events next month.
By 2 months ago
Sunshine Tour set for back to back mixed events in June
Murunga parts ways with Kenya Harlequin
Kenya Harlequin has parted with head coach Paul Murunga on mutual consent.
By 3 months ago
Murunga parts ways with Kenya Harlequin
SJAK condemns police attack on photojournalist at Dandora Stadium
The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has issued a strong condemnation following an unprovoked attack on Daily Nation photojournalist Chris Omollo
By 3 months ago
SJAK condemns police attack on photojournalist at Dandora Stadium
Gor Mahia charts bold future with new stadium plans
Gor Mahia FC has set its sights on a future worthy of its legacy.
By 3 months ago
Gor Mahia charts bold future with new stadium plans
Ruto and allies flirting with danger by chest thumping about 2027 poll
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5 hrs ago
'Dr Aden' fears journos' questions more than a cold July morning
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How Ruto's goofs created a US-China dilemma
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