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Nakuru ready for Kenya Counties Darts Championships
As one of the best and well-organised leagues in Kenya today, Nakuru County Darts League throws off this morning at Jacaranda Sports Grill Hotel.
By Ben Ahenda 12 days ago
Nakuru ready for Kenya Counties Darts Championships
Karabok stun Agoro Sare to book Homa Bay County Games ticket
Agoro Sare High drew the first blood through Philemon Rangasi in the eighth minute to lead by the solitary goal at the break.
By Ben Ahenda 13 days ago
Karabok stun Agoro Sare to book Homa Bay County Games ticket
Time for Nakuru RFC to restore lost glory
Even the giants feared visiting the butchering field of Nakuru Athletic Club when Nakuru RFC was a team to reckon with!
By Ben Ahenda 14 days ago
Time for Nakuru RFC to restore lost glory
Why Sarah Achieng' is a frustrated woman
Her ambitions to defend two world boxing titles could go up in smoke due to lack of funds.
By Ben Ahenda 14 days ago
Why Sarah Achieng' is a frustrated woman
Collela Mazee's rich legacy
Collela Mazee was an articulate solo guitarist and singer who led the Victoria Kings B Jazz Band to become a formidable force in the music scene from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
By Ben Ahenda 24 days ago
Collela Mazee's rich legacy
All set for the Kinsman and Marania Cups
Sivanto Prime takes on Hussar, led by George Mc Corckell, Jose Craig, Will Millar and Lochy Murray in the opening match of the three-day competition, which hits off at 2 pm.
By Ben Ahenda 27 days ago
All set for the Kinsman and Marania Cups
Teams ready for Continental Tour in Nakuru on Saturday
Top seeds from East African countries have confirmed participation in the Eastern and Northern Africa Darts Championships to be hosted at Lions Hall in Nakuru on Saturday and Sunday.
By Ben Ahenda 28 days ago
Teams ready for Continental Tour in Nakuru on Saturday
Redigo Deter wins Timau Stores Challenge Cup
Casimir and Nzomo were brilliant in the three-day competition as Muchene and Haffron manned their rearguard.
By Ben Ahenda 29 days ago
Redigo Deter wins Timau Stores Challenge Cup
Mixed result for teams in Timau Stores Challenge
Teams won and lost their matches in equal measure in the round robin tournament before getting to the knockout stages.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Mixed result for teams in Timau Stores Challenge
All set for fitness competition in Nakuru
All set for fitness competition in Nakuru.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
All set for fitness competition in Nakuru
Why current academies can't match defunct National Youth Olympic Centres
National Youth Olympic Centres (NYOC) was the brainchild of German tactician Bernard Zygoll.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Why current academies can't match defunct National Youth Olympic Centres
Who will dissolve Kabras Sugar sweetness as focus shifts to Sevens Circuit?
Kabras Sugar RFC needed the support of these fans to dismantle the barriers that could stop them from retaining the Enterprise Cup and put them on a record of winning it for a fifth time.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Who will dissolve Kabras Sugar sweetness as focus shifts to Sevens Circuit?
Kabras Sugar can't stop winning
Kabras beat Oilers to retain Enterprise Cup. This is the millers' second trophy in less than a month after lifting Kenya Cup.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kabras Sugar can't stop winning
Oilers, Kabras renew rivalry in Enterprise Cup
Oilers and Kabras set for another epic clash.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Oilers, Kabras renew rivalry in Enterprise Cup
BFK redraws training programmes for national teams
With the postponement of World Men Boxing Championships to November, the national technical bench has been forced re-plan their training programmes for national teams.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
BFK redraws training programmes for national teams
Titanic battle looms in Enterprise Cup final as Kabras seek revenge
A titanic battle looms as rugby rivals Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers meet in the finals of the Enterprise Cup at ASK Nakuru Showground on Saturday.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Titanic battle looms in Enterprise Cup final as Kabras seek revenge
Kenya Police wins Kenya Open Championships
Former league champions Kenya Police are the Kenya Open Championships champions after winning the four-day competition with a total of 21 points ahead of the league champions KDF.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Kenya Police wins Kenya Open Championships
It's sweet revenge for Oilers against Kabras
Menengai Oilers are the Great Rift 10-Aside Champions after they beat rivals Kabras Sugar 15-0 at Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
It's sweet revenge for Oilers against Kabras
Dreams Soccer Academy show their class at Rausha Kipaji tournament
Soccer Academy defeated Express 3-1 to cruise into the last 32 in the Under 11 category of the annual Rausha Kipaji football bonanza at Nakuru Boys High School on Saturday.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Dreams Soccer Academy show their class at Rausha Kipaji tournament
Kabras, Oilers storm into Great Rift 10-a-side quarters
Defending champions Kabras Sugar and rivals Menengai Oilers made a formidable start after convincing victories as the Great Rift 10-a-side Championships kicked-off at Nakuru Athletic Club on Saturday.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Kabras, Oilers storm into Great Rift 10-a-side quarters
Oilers out to stop Kabras Sugar from retaining Great Rift 10s title
Millers are fresh from beating Menengai in Kenya Cup finals.There will be no prize money for the winners.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Oilers out to stop Kabras Sugar from retaining Great Rift 10s title
Nakuru and KDF boxers shine in Kenya Open Championships
Boxers from league champions Kenya Defence Forces and Nakuru County made a good start on the first and second days of the Kenya Open Championships at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
By Antony Gitonga, Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Nakuru and KDF boxers shine in Kenya Open Championships
Mwaura elected as Kenya Prisons hold polls
International Star Two referee Edward Mwaura is the new Secretary General of Kenya Prisons Boxing Club.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Mwaura elected as Kenya Prisons hold polls
Mombasa, Vihiga counties pull out of Kenya Open Boxing Championships
Mombasa and Vihiga counties pulled out of Kenya Open Boxing Championships that box-off at Charter Hall, Nairobi Tuesday afternoon.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Mombasa, Vihiga counties pull out of Kenya Open Boxing Championships
Boxers ready to impress national selectors at Kenya Open
As teams and boxers prepare for the Kenya Open Championships that box-off at Charter Hall in Nairobi on Wednesday, they are ready to catch the eye of national selectors in fight for top honours.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Boxers ready to impress national selectors at Kenya Open
Muhia, Karuga shine in Nakuru as Kamau wins in Nyahururu
Paul Muhia and Esther Karuga have qualified for the NCBA Golf Series grand finale set for Muthaiga Golf Club on November 28, 2025.
By Ben Ahenda and Mose Sammy 2 months ago
Muhia, Karuga shine in Nakuru as Kamau wins in Nyahururu
All set for Kenya Open boxing tournament
The Kenya Open Boxing Championships will be held in Nairobi on April 16-19.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
All set for Kenya Open boxing tournament
Boxing Federation of Kenya issues warning to Prisons
Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) has given Kenya Prisons Boxing Federation (KPBF) an ultimatum to conduct their elections or risk being locked out of their activities altogether.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Boxing Federation of Kenya issues warning to Prisons
Owambo ready for training in South Africa
As the Kenya Polo Association (KPA) season gets closer, talented Alice Owambo is headed to South Africa for training in readiness for the new campaign.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Owambo ready for training in South Africa
Few female boxers register for National Intermediate event
Only ten female boxers honoured the National Intermediate Boxing Championships forcing all of them to sail into the finals in Thika yesterday.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Few female boxers register for National Intermediate event
Premium
Why more female players are now taking up polo
Positive show of female players in most tournaments has encouraged many to join the sport. Polo has been dominated by male players for a very long time.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Why more female players are now taking up polo
MMUST dominates in university games held at KU
The university not only secured several titles but also saw its teams advance to the knockout stages in most disciplines.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
MMUST dominates in university games held at KU
School Games: Mpesa Academy on a mission to rule national games
Mpesa Academy have assembled five teams in different disciplines for the upcoming national games.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
School Games: Mpesa Academy on a mission to rule national games
Afraha Stadium finally opens doors to sporting activities
For the first time in four years, Afraha Stadium will host a sporting event on April 4-5, officials have confirmed.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Afraha Stadium finally opens doors to sporting activities
Tundo and Wahome carry ARC flagship for local drivers
With the conclusion of 2025 WRC Safari Rally over the weekend, local drivers equally stamped their authority irrespective of quality of their rallying machines.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Tundo and Wahome carry ARC flagship for local drivers
Safari Rally is very competitive says Kaunkunen
With the introduction of new rules by International Automobile Federation, the WRC Safari Rally has become very competitive compared to the past editions, said Toyota legend Juha Kankkunen.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Safari Rally is very competitive says Kaunkunen
More new routes as Kenya seeks to extend WRC contract
More new routes will be introduced in WRC Safari Rally next year as the government plans to re-apply for extension of hosting rights as the current one expires next year.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
More new routes as Kenya seeks to extend WRC contract
Tinashe hoping to drive to Safari Rally finish line
Tinashe admitted the grueling championships was becoming harder and harder every day but said she had no reason not to finish the rally.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Tinashe hoping to drive to Safari Rally finish line
Takamoto praying for dry conditions in Naivasha
Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta is hoping to win the 2025 WRC Safari Rally if dry weather conditions prevail after a heavy downpour on Mzabibu and Kasarani 2 areas on Day 1.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Takamoto praying for dry conditions in Naivasha
Millions expected to watch 2025 WRC Safari Rally globally
With the flagging-off of the 72nd edition of the WRC Safari Rally, a viewership of 100 million from 150 countries is expected globally.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Millions expected to watch 2025 WRC Safari Rally globally
Key reforms will boost county governments' performance
Opinion
By Michael Lenasalon
16 mins ago