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Polo stars battle for honours at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
The MVP diadem puts pressure on all players who will take part in the tournament to make good use of their spaces to make them shine in the fight for top honours.
By Ben Ahenda 12 days ago
Polo stars battle for honours at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
Mgamery triumphs at Davis Cup duel
International youngster Amani Nzomo once again did not disappoint in the finals of the Davis Cup at Nairobi Polo Club yesterday.
By Ben Ahenda 17 days ago
Mgamery triumphs at Davis Cup duel
Top ten polo youngsters to watch in 2026
With a sudden rise in the number of young talented riders, the selection of teams for international championships will be more intense this year compared to last season against experienced players.
By Ben Ahenda 23 days ago
Top ten polo youngsters to watch in 2026
Kenya's fists of fury
Kenyan professional boxers has little time to rest as they gear up to numerous fights this year.
By Ben Ahenda 25 days ago
Kenya's fists of fury
Five Kenyans appointed to serve in World English Scrabble Players Association board
The five are Scrabble Kenya president Limo Kipkemboi, Muema Muumbi, Daniel Machanje, Chrispine Kennedy and Powell Cheruiyot.
By Ben Ahenda 30 days ago
Five Kenyans appointed to serve in World English Scrabble Players Association board
Daring Munyua out to write another history in UK
Kenya's top-seeded darter upset Belgian Mike de Decker 3-2. He warns opponents at PDC World Championships to be ready for a tough duel.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Daring Munyua out to write another history in UK
Kenya finishes seventh at Africa Youth Games
Youngsters garnered seven gold, 11 silver and 17 bronze medals. South Africa topped with 96 medals at the games that concluded on Friday in Angola.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kenya finishes seventh at Africa Youth Games
Munyua secures historic victory at PDC World Championships
Munyua defeated world number 18 darter Mike de Decker of Belgium 3-2 in a mouthwatering match to cruise into the second round of the most lucrative darts competition globally.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Munyua secures historic victory at PDC World Championships
Sarah 'Angel of War' Achieng' brings good news to Kenyan pro boxers
Achieng' retained WBF title just the same way former WBC super-bantamweight champion Zarika did.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Sarah 'Angel of War' Achieng' brings good news to Kenyan pro boxers
Loroupe honoured as Kenya shines in judo and fencing at African Youth Games
Kenyan legend recognised for her outstanding contribution to the growth of sport and peace initiatives.Youngsters have so far won four gold, three silver, and seven bronze medals.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Loroupe honoured as Kenya shines in judo and fencing at African Youth Games
Premium
Why 2025 was a good year for Kenya's polo players
It was a year that Kenya only lost in one international assignment.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Why 2025 was a good year for Kenya's polo players
Kenyatta University set to face stiff opponents
Both private and public universities are in Eldoret for the games.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kenyatta University set to face stiff opponents
Kahuria retains Royal Spring title for the second year
Geoffrey Kahuria retained the Royal Spring Darts Championships for the second year on the trot at an event that was in its second edition.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kahuria retains Royal Spring title for the second year
Okaka now sets sights on African title
Africa has three main assignments, which are Africa Boxing Championships, Africa Games and Africa Olympic Qualifiers.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Okaka now sets sights on African title
Kenyan boxers show promise at at Elite World championships
Kenya's Okaka who lost in the quarters admitted he lost to a more experienced boxer.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kenyan boxers show promise at at Elite World championships
Burden propels NCBA to victory at Christmas Ndume Trophy tournament
A convincing 4-2.5 victory of NCBA over Johnny Walker propelled them as one of the top contenders of the Christmas Ndume Trophy.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Burden propels NCBA to victory at Christmas Ndume Trophy tournament
Moi duo ready for more victories this weekend at Manyatta polo Club in Gilgil
Gideon Moi and his son Kimoi lead their teams for another round of expected victories as they intensify their hunt for the Christmas Ndume Cup at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Moi duo ready for more victories this weekend at Manyatta polo Club in Gilgil
Okaka's win gives Kenya hope for glory at World Championships
Okaka set to face Russia's Dzahambulat in the quarter-finals today.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Okaka's win gives Kenya hope for glory at World Championships
Wandera punches his way into pre-quarterfinals at world event
Kenyans keep their heads high at World Championships in Dubai.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Wandera punches his way into pre-quarterfinals at world event
Moi teams triumph in Manyatta tournaments
Moi Cup was a first division event while Martin Kesier Memorial Trophy was a Division Two Championship.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Moi teams triumph in Manyatta tournaments
Okaka saves Kenya's blushes at World Boxing Championships
It was a day of mixed results, as Okaka's win came with four consecutive losses against the Kenyan fighters.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Okaka saves Kenya's blushes at World Boxing Championships
Sosian Energy bounce back in Moi Cup
After a bad start, Sosian Energy made a formidable comeback to defeat Offbeat Safaris 9-7 to enhance their chances of lifting the Moi Cup in a thrilling match at Manyatta Polo Club.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Sosian Energy bounce back in Moi Cup
Bioline prove too good for Sosian Energy in Moi Cup tie
Bioline overcame Sosian Energy 7-3 to send a stern warning to their opponents of their intention to win the annual Moi Cup in a one-sided match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil on Friday.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Bioline prove too good for Sosian Energy in Moi Cup tie
Bakari makes a positive start at World Boxing Championships
The policeman claimed Kenya's first win at the global showpiece on Thursday night. The Hit Squad targets to improve from past edition's performance.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Bakari makes a positive start at World Boxing Championships
PHOTOS: Gideon steers Play With Fitness to victory at Manyatta Polo Club
Gideon Moi steered Play With Fitness to a 4-1 victory over Johnny Walker in the Martin Kesier Trophy at Manyatta Polo Club on Friday afternoon.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
PHOTOS: Gideon steers Play With Fitness to victory at Manyatta Polo Club
Kenyan boxers decry harsh weather
Kenyan boxers, who are in Dubai for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships, have been affected by hot weather conditions in the Middle East city.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kenyan boxers decry harsh weather
Kenya ready to leave rivals in pain
Boxers out to improve on Kenya's performance at the world championships.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Kenya ready to leave rivals in pain
Nakuru swimmers eye glory in Mombasa gala
The male swimmers are Dylan Gakumbi, Jan Kitavi, Jay Kitavi, Luke Wagura and Timon Mugo.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Nakuru swimmers eye glory in Mombasa gala
Nakuru RFC mourn backrow Charles Odongo
Former Kenya Cup League champions Nakuru RFC are mourning their former international backrow and lethal winger Charles 'Obako' Odongoz.
By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
Nakuru RFC mourn backrow Charles Odongo
Kenyan boxers set for Africa Youth Games showdown in Angola
As one team heads to Dubai for Elite World Men Boxing Championships, another flies out to Angola for the fourth edition of Africa Youth Games.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Kenyan boxers set for Africa Youth Games showdown in Angola
Kenya national men's team picked for elite world Championship in Dubai championship
Kenya will send a squad of 13 boxers to the global championships.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Kenya national men's team picked for elite world Championship in Dubai championship
How Police boxed their way to league title glory
Police head coach David Munuhe said the league was competitive from the onset and that they worked for it.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
How Police boxed their way to league title glory
Kenya Police clinch 2025 National Boxing League title
Kenya Police (Chafua Chafua) clinched the 2025 National Boxing League title with an unassailable 110 points after dominating the final leg in Kisumu.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Kenya Police clinch 2025 National Boxing League title
Achieng', Worthington to battle for WBC super lightweight title
The WBC title fell vacant after Chantelle Cameron of the US vacated it. Achieng' beat Feriza Mashauri of Tanzania in WBF super lightweight title bout six weeks ago.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Achieng', Worthington to battle for WBC super lightweight title
Young boxers shine in league championships in Kisumu
Upcoming boxers sounded a stern warning to their experienced counterparts in opening matches of the final leg of the National Boxing League
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Young boxers shine in league championships in Kisumu
Boxing League title is Police's to lose
The National Boxing League title is for record Kenyan champions Kenya Police to lose as the final leg of the league championships boxes off in Kisumu this afternoon.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Boxing League title is Police's to lose
Why Kisumu leg in boxing league will be one to watch
Two categories will be keenly contested between four top boxers.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Why Kisumu leg in boxing league will be one to watch
Hit Squad to start training after next week's Kisumu leg
The final leg will be held at Ofafa Memorial Hall from Thursday to Saturday, an official has confirmed.
By Elizabeth Mburugu, Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Hit Squad to start training after next week's Kisumu leg
Hit Squad to start training after Kisumu leg
The National Boxing League is expected to give the national team, Hit Squad, enough time to start official residential training ahead of Elite World Men Boxing Championships.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Hit Squad to start training after Kisumu leg
KDF edge Kenya Police to win fourth leg of National Boxing League
Defending champions Kenya Defence Forces won the fourth leg of the National Boxing League in Nanyuki, edging Kenya Police and boosting their hopes of retaining the title.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
KDF edge Kenya Police to win fourth leg of National Boxing League
NSSF payouts fall as collections jump on increased deductions
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