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Kenya's cross country squad tipped to roar in World Cross
AK President Tuwei is confident the team headed to the World Cross will put up a strong show again.The team which is in camp in Kigari did not break for Christmas.
By Standard Sports 1 month ago
Kenya's cross country squad tipped to roar in World Cross
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Kenyan MPs dominate East Africa games in Uganda
The Kenyan lawmakers clinched gold in the 4x400m relay.
By Standard Sports 1 month ago
Kenyan MPs dominate East Africa games in Uganda
Para-badminton seek 20 athletes for 2026 Egypt tour
Badminton Kenya and Kenya Para-Badminton Federation yesterday held national trials for the upcoming Egypt Para Badminton International, scheduled for 12-18th January 2026 in Cairo
By Standard Sports 1 month ago
Para-badminton seek 20 athletes for 2026 Egypt tour
Donholm Mixed, Uhuru Goldies win inaugural Nairobi Open Walking Football tournament
Donholm Mixed Walking Football and Uhuru Goldies triumphed in the inaugural Nairobi Open Walking Football Tournament, clinching the Mixed and Women's titles
By Standard Sports 1 month ago
Donholm Mixed, Uhuru Goldies win inaugural Nairobi Open Walking Football tournament
AGOK continues push for more responsible gaming
The gaming industry has vowed to push for responsible gaming as it edges towards self-regulation and better engagement with state authorities.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
AGOK continues push for more responsible gaming
CS says Kenya is ready for Africa 7s Cup
Kenya has won the Africa Women's Sevens Cup once and finished as runners-up a number of times.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
CS says Kenya is ready for Africa 7s Cup
Mathare United launch project in Githurai
Mathare United and 1xBet launched the 1XBET Mtaani project at Githurai Primary School grounds in a colourful event that attracted over 3,000 fans.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
Mathare United launch project in Githurai
Greg Snow clinches maiden Sunshine Tour title at Betika Masters
Windsor's Njoroge Kibugu finished second after a spirited final round.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
Greg Snow clinches maiden Sunshine Tour title at Betika Masters
Simmering Snow surges ahead at Masters meet
Snow's round featured birdies on 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 11 and 18, with dropped shots on 4 and 13.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
Simmering Snow surges ahead at Masters meet
Njoroge Kibugu crowned Sunshine Development Tour winner at VetLab
The win marks Kibugu's record third title in the Tour's inaugural season, cementing his position as one of Kenya's most consistent and promising players on the regional circuit.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
Njoroge Kibugu crowned Sunshine Development Tour winner at VetLab
Rivals left in the cold as Snow takes early lead in Sunshine Tour
Snow, one of Kenya's most experienced golfers, displayed his trademark composure and course management throughout the day.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
Rivals left in the cold as Snow takes early lead in Sunshine Tour
Magical Kenya Open signs a recognition deal with Sunshine Tour
The Safari Tour ranking points will be used to select professionals who will play in the Magical Kenya Open.
By Standard Sports 2 months ago
Magical Kenya Open signs a recognition deal with Sunshine Tour
Chebor headlines Kericho meeting
Winners will walk away with a share of the over Sh500,000 in cash prizes, with the 10km champions bagging Sh150,000 each.
By Standard Sports 3 months ago
Chebor headlines Kericho meeting
Lejirma ready for SportsBiz Africa Championship in Kigali
Kenya's top amateur golfer, John Lejirma of Royal Nairobi Golf Club, has set his sights firmly on making a strong impression at the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship.
By Standard Sports 4 months ago
Lejirma ready for SportsBiz Africa Championship in Kigali
Two-Time DP World Tour champion Porteous to feature in Sunshine Tour Kigali leg
Kenya's contingent is strong is led by in-form Njoroge Kibugu - two-time winner of the Sunshine Development Tour.
By Standard Sports 5 months ago
Two-Time DP World Tour champion Porteous to feature in Sunshine Tour Kigali leg
CHAN 2024: CAF fines FKF over security lapses at Kenya vs DR Congo match
CAF has reportedly fined the Football Kenya Federation Sh2.5 million following a series of alarming security lapses during Kenya's opening CHAN 2024 fixture against DR Congo
By Standard Sports 5 months ago
CHAN 2024: CAF fines FKF over security lapses at Kenya vs DR Congo match
Hosts Tanzania beat Burkina Faso 2-0 in CHAN 2024 opener
CHAN 2024: A first half stoppage time penalty from Adul Suleiman and a second half Mohamed Husseini header sealed a comfortable 2-0 win for hosts Tanzania against Burkina Faso
By Standard Sports, Robert Abong'o 5 months ago
Hosts Tanzania beat Burkina Faso 2-0 in CHAN 2024 opener
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Over a decade at the helm of KHU with little to write home about
Nashon Randiek has secured another four-year term as the president of the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) keeping him in office until 2029.
By Standard Sports 6 months ago
Over a decade at the helm of KHU with little to write home about
Bandi crowned MVP at AFC Leopards Player Awards Gala
Kenyan international Lewis Bandi stole the show at the 2025 AFC Leopards end of season player awards Gala ceremony held in Bungoma County.
By Standard Sports 6 months ago
Bandi crowned MVP at AFC Leopards Player Awards Gala
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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 Standard Sports 6 months 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 Standard Sports 6 months 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 Standard Sports 6 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 months 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 Standard Sports 7 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 Standard Sports 7 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 Standard Sports 7 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 Standard Sports 8 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 Standard Sports 8 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 Standard Sports 8 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 Standard Sports 9 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 Standard Sports 9 months ago
Gor Mahia charts bold future with new stadium plans
Kiprotich, Jepkoech crowned BingwaFest national champions
Titus Kiprotich and Maurine Jepkoech are the 10,000m BingwaFest national champions.
By Standard Sports 9 months ago
Kiprotich, Jepkoech crowned BingwaFest national champions
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 Standard Sports 9 months ago
Beja is the new millionaire in town
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 Standard Sports 9 months ago
St John's and Olympic Junior School triumph in NBA junior competition
Winnie Odinga: Bold emergence igniting fierce struggle over ODM's political future
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