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Ayimba and Tanga return as Shujaa name squad for Montevideo 7s
Kenya will be seeking to finish among the top four teams with eyes set on the promotion and relegation championships dubbed SVNS World Championship playoffs.
By 3 days ago
Ayimba and Tanga return as Shujaa name squad for Montevideo 7s
Thank you and goodbye, coach Firat
Kenyans across the football community are mourning former Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat as a passionate but controversial figure who led the national team during a difficult period.
By 7 days ago
Thank you and goodbye, coach Firat
Kisumu Youngsters promoted after 10 years of sweat and sacrifice
After a decade of perseverance, unpaid play and near misses, Kisumu Youngsters Hockey Club have finally earned promotion, capping ten years of sacrifice and determination.
By 9 days ago
Kisumu Youngsters promoted after 10 years of sweat and sacrifice
Posta Rangers slow down Gor Mahia's title charge
Gor Mahia’s title charge was slowed down yesterday after Posta Rangers held the record Kenyan champions to a 1-1 draw in a midweek Sportpesa Premier League match
By 11 days ago
Posta Rangers slow down Gor Mahia's title charge
Chess: Young stars and masters to clash at Kisumu Open Grand Prix
The lakeside city of Kisumu will this weekend host top chess talent when the Kisumu Open Grand Prix second edition takes place on March 7 and 8 at Jalaram Academy.
By 10 days ago
Chess: Young stars and masters to clash at Kisumu Open Grand Prix
Nyanza Golf Club ready for International Women's Day tourney
Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu is set to host a special golf tournament this weekend as part of activities to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day celebrations.
By 10 days ago
Nyanza Golf Club ready for International Women's Day tourney
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations postponed
The competition had initially been scheduled to take place from 17 March to 3 April 2026.
By 11 days ago
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations postponed
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls rule basketball in Siaya
St Mary’s School Yala and Ng’iya Girls High School were on a class of their own after dominating the 2026 Siaya County Secondary School Term One games
By 11 days ago
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls rule basketball in Siaya
Kakamega ready to reclaim rugby crown as newbies eye titles in Bungoma games
Former rugby 15s champions Kakamega High will be keen to remind naysayers that indeed rugby is made at the Barbarians' territory when Kakamega County Term One games kick off
By 11 days ago
Kakamega ready to reclaim rugby crown as newbies eye titles in Bungoma games
Kisumu Day seek redemption in hockey as Maseno School eye coveted rugby crown
Kisumu Day will be hoping to reclaim their lost glory when this year’s Kisumu County Term One begin today at Kisumu Boys, Kisumu Girls and Lions School
By 12 days ago
Kisumu Day seek redemption in hockey as Maseno School eye coveted rugby crown
Anyonyi and Malit shine at motocross season opener
Ethan Anyonyi and Dimitar Krachev-Malit were the stars of the day as the 2026 motocross season burst into life at the Jamhuri MX Grounds in Nairobi. 
By 12 days ago
Anyonyi and Malit shine at motocross season opener
It's only God who'll save Batoto ba Mungu from relegation
Sofapaka and Ulinzi Stars together with APS Bomet are in trouble of facing the chop from the SportPesa Premier League after the trio lost again in Monday’s matches played across the country.
By 14 days ago
It's only God who'll save Batoto ba Mungu from relegation
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls ready to shine again in Siaya
Defending champions Ng’iya Girls and St Mary’s Yala are the teams to watch as the Siaya County Term One games get underway at Ukwala High School in Ugenya Sub County.
By 14 days ago
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls ready to shine again in Siaya
Agoro Sare, Ringa Boys upbeat ahead of Homa Bay County games
Defending champions Agoro Sare are confident as the Homa Bay County Term One games draw closer, with the basketball giants keen to protect their crown and return to the regional stage.
By 13 days ago
Agoro Sare, Ringa Boys upbeat ahead of Homa Bay County games
School Games: Kisumu Day, Nyabondo eye hockey and rugby titles
Kisumu Day and Nyabondo will be seeking to win the hockey boys and rugby 15s titles, respectively, when the 2026 Kisumu County Term One games kick off tomorrow
By 13 days ago
School Games: Kisumu Day, Nyabondo eye hockey and rugby titles
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Jack of two trades, master of both: From sporting heroes to business champions
Instead of waiting for retirement to figure things out, sportsmen are investing early, building businesses and shaping life beyond medals and trophies.
By 15 days ago
Jack of two trades, master of both: From sporting heroes to business champions
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How broken league is derailing Kenya Lionesses' future
Kenya is currently ranked 20th in the World Rugby women's table, with poor planning, players' welfare and lack of sponsors and frustrations clouding the women's side.
By 16 days ago
How broken league is derailing Kenya Lionesses' future
All set for Kisumu County special needs primary school games
The upcoming games will feature seven categories: physically impaired, visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectually challenged, autism, cerebral palsy, and deaf-blind.
By 16 days ago
All set for Kisumu County special needs primary school games
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
AFC Leopards face Shabana test on Sunday as both teams seek to cut K’Ogalo lead.
By 16 days ago
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
AFC Leopards suffer blow in title race
AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at Kasarani Stadium.
By 18 days ago
AFC Leopards suffer blow in title race
AFC Leopards stumble in SPL title race
AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at Kasarani Stadium.
By 18 days ago
AFC Leopards stumble in SPL title race
Frenchman Mette off to winning start as Tusker edge Murang'a Seal 1-0
Frenchman Julien Mette has bagged his first win as a SportPesa Premier League coach after leading former champions Tusker FC to a narrow 1-0 win over Murang’a Seal
By 19 days ago
Frenchman Mette off to winning start as Tusker edge Murang'a Seal 1-0
Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace
The SportPesa Premier League title race and relegation battle is beginning to take shape with 13 matches left before the end of the 2025-2026 season.
By 21 days ago
Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace
Attyang, Kanjejo and Omore shine at February Nyanza Mug of the Month
Attyang stole the spotlight after posting an impressive 63 nett to emerge the overall winner and claim her first-ever mug title at the lakeside course.
By 21 days ago
Attyang, Kanjejo and Omore shine at February Nyanza Mug of the Month
Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open
Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout performances
By 21 days ago
Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open
Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess
Goldfields Migori, Makini School, Golden Elites, Mudasa, Jalaram, and Beshine School were among the top performers at the Nyanza regional Youth and Cadet Chess Championship
By 21 days ago
Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
AFC Leopards will be aiming to return to winning form this weekend as the SportPesa Premier League resumes with a decisive round of fixtures.
By 24 days ago
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion
Kiara beat Egypt’s Hamza H. Abuhalwa, Mohamed El Bounjaimi of Morocco and Togo’s Ilan Tchaa Arou to the continental title.
By 24 days ago
Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion
Kenyan esports star Kappa lands a professional deal in Morocco
The top two players in eBotola League will earn direct qualification to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for July 2026.
By 25 days ago
Kenyan esports star Kappa lands a professional deal in Morocco
Kenyan star Issa Laborde makes Olympics history
Issa recorded a combined time of two minutes and 52.78 seconds across two runs of 1:29.57 and 1:23.21 to be placed in the 66th position overall and fourth in Africa.
By 26 days ago
Kenyan star Issa Laborde makes Olympics history
Gor Mahia's thirst for title begins to take shape
Gor Mahia stretched their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 win over APS Bomet, opening a six-point gap as the 2025-2026 title race takes shape.
By 1 month ago
Gor Mahia's thirst for title begins to take shape
Why Kenya must up their socks in Montevideo Sevens
Kenya Sevens and Lionesses have their work cut out for them ahead of the Montevideo Sevens as reality sinks in after registering mixed results in the 2026 HSBC SVNS Division Two.
By 1 month ago
Why Kenya must up their socks in Montevideo Sevens
Kenya Lionesses fight but fall 5-0 to Argentina
Kenya Lionesses lost their third match at the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament after going down to Argentina 5-0 at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Lionesses fight but fall 5-0 to Argentina
Shujaa hit Uruguay to pick fourth Nairobi Sevens win
Kenya Sevens picked their fourth straight 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two win on Sunday afternoon after seeing off Uruguay 17-7 at Nyayo Stadium.
By 1 month ago
Shujaa hit Uruguay to pick fourth Nairobi Sevens win
Kenya Lionesses suffer narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in Nairobi
Kenya Lionesses lost their third match at the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament after going down 5-0 to Argentina at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Lionesses suffer narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in Nairobi
Kenya Lionesses fall to Spain to end Nairobi Sevens on a low
Kenya Lionesses ended their 2026 Nairobi SVNS Women’s Division two on a low after losing their fourth match of the competition 14-5 to Spain at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Lionesses fall to Spain to end Nairobi Sevens on a low
Shujaa finish third at Nairobi Sevens after losing to USA
Kenya Sevens have finished third in the opening leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Division two played Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Shujaa finish third at Nairobi Sevens after losing to USA
Kenya Lionesses come from behind to stun Brazil in Nairobi Sevens opener
Kenya Lionesses came from 12-0 down to stun Brazil 15-12 as they kicked off their 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two campaign on the front foot in an entertaining match.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Lionesses come from behind to stun Brazil in Nairobi Sevens opener
Shujaa crush Canada to kick off Nairobi Sevens on the front foot
Shujaa speed star Patrick Odongo scored a brace to lead Kenya to victory, a positive start that head coach Kelvin Wambua needs to be able to steer the East African heavyweight back to Division One.
By 1 month ago
Shujaa crush Canada to kick off Nairobi Sevens on the front foot
Kenya Lionesses pick losing bonus after falling to China
Kenya Lionesses put in a second-half comeback attempt but fell to 15-12 China in their second match of the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS being staged at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Lionesses pick losing bonus after falling to China
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
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By Alexander Chagema
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Exit USAID enter G2G: What new funding model means for health sector
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By Mercy Kahenda
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State faces new hurdle in meeting Safaricom stake sale conditions
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By Brian Ngugi
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KMPDU polls: Members raise credibility concerns
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By Brian Kisanji
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