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US hurdler Bianca eager to shine at Kip Keino meeting

The American won bronze last year and she is keen to upgrade to gold on Saturday. Bianca is glad to return to Kenya where she says the crowd she met last year at the stadium was the best.

US hurdler Bianca eager to shine at Kip Keino meeting

Nigerian sprinter promises fast time at Kip Keino Classic on Saturday

Nigerian sprinter promises fast time at Kip Keino Classic on Saturday

Why Africa 100m silver medalist Maia McCoy parted ways with Liberia

Why Africa 100m silver medalist Maia McCoy parted ways with Liberia

How UN, Global Youth Forum are using football to sensitise youth

How UN, Global Youth Forum are using football to sensitise youth

Kenyan motorsports crew honoured in star studded gala in Nairobi

Over 100 motorsports crews were awarded in over 10 different categories at the 2024 Shell Motorsports Excellence Awards held in Nairobi over the weekend.

Kenyan motorsports crew honoured in star studded gala in Nairobi

World Football Day 2025: How global organisations are using football to eradicate poverty

44 Bulldogs FC and Mukuru Talent FC emerged winners of the inaugural Inter - County Football For The Goals Championship held on the World Football Day at the University of Nairobi

World Football Day 2025: How global organisations are using football to eradicate poverty

Asujja, Anyango pledge fireworks at Umeme Night

Bubbling Praxides Anyango has promised Kenyans victory in the solid nine bout card showdown dubbed 'Umeme Night- Hakuna Mchezo' to be staged at the Charter Hall in Nairobi.

Asujja, Anyango pledge fireworks at Umeme Night

Kip Keino Classic meeting now shifts to Ulinzi Sports Complex

World 800m women’s champion Mary Moraa and men’s 100m continental record holder Ferdinand Omanyala are expected to spearhead Kenya’s assault in the looming showdown.

Kip Keino Classic meeting now shifts to Ulinzi Sports Complex

Kip Keino Classic: Omanyala, Were, Moraa tipped for glory

Title sponsors Absa Bank Kenya plans to spread tentacles to youth athletics, football

Kip Keino Classic: Omanyala, Were, Moraa tipped for glory

How golf gave Mudanyi brothers platform to earn a living

Nelson is Golf Academy of America graduate while his younger brother Edwin had a first stint at the prestigious Sunshine Tour last month. They are cousins to the Simwa brothers.

How golf gave Mudanyi brothers platform to earn a living

Onyango, Kasujja to light up 'Umeme Night, Hakuna Mchezo' boxing showdown

After his debut at the World Boxing Council Grand Prix last month in Riyadh, Kenya's heavyweight sensation Denzel Onyango is set for a return to the ring at the Charter Hall in Nairobi.

Onyango, Kasujja to light up 'Umeme Night, Hakuna Mchezo' boxing showdown

Kenya Basketball Federation boss Paul Otula passes on

Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) president and former Maseno School Principal Paul Agali Otula has passed on.

Kenya Basketball Federation boss Paul Otula passes on

Africa champion Kerubo eyes Youth Olympics slot

The youngster first feared that weightlifting was a male sport and wanted to be a model.

Africa champion Kerubo eyes Youth Olympics slot

Why top players are eager to play in new Cricket Kenya T20 League

Why are top players eager to play in the new Cricket Kenya T20 League?

Why top players are eager to play in new Cricket Kenya T20 League

Why world-class players are itching for the Cricket Kenya T20 League

Cricket Kenya (CK) has established a high-profile T20 League (CKT20) that is expected to take the country’s game by storm.

Why world-class players are itching for the Cricket Kenya T20 League

Newly launched Konza FC aims for FKF Premier League

Newly launched Konza City Stars FC is aiming for the skies.

Newly launched Konza FC aims for FKF Premier League

Divided house of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya

National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) elections

Divided house of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya

Maluki, Mutuku up in arms as rival camps seek to replace Tergat at NOC-K

It’s all systems go as the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) holds its elections on Thursday in Nairobi.

Maluki, Mutuku up in arms as rival camps seek to replace Tergat at NOC-K

Soya Awards: Olympic champions Wanyonyi, Chebet crowned the best in 2024

Resilient Wanyonyi dedicates the gong to his mother as blazing Chebet pledges to shatter more records this year. Gor Mahia legend John Bobby Ogolla inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Soya Awards: Olympic champions Wanyonyi, Chebet crowned the best in 2024

Simwa brothers: You can't sleep hungry if you are playing well

The Simwa brothers, who honed their skills at Eldoret Club say golf has changed their family fortunes.

Simwa brothers: You can't sleep hungry if you are playing well

Kibugu: I picked valuable lessons in Sunshine Tour event

Windsor player Njoroge Kibugu was the best placed Kenyan at the just concluded Sunshine Tour Final Qualifying School held in South Africa.

Kibugu: I picked valuable lessons in Sunshine Tour event

Njoroge makes cut to play in Sunshine Tour Qualifying School final round

Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club's Njoroge Kibugu has made the CUT to play in the last round of the Sunshine Tour Qualifying School final stage.

Njoroge makes cut to play in Sunshine Tour Qualifying School final round

Nsanzuwera wins Sunshine Tour qualifier

Rwandese hard-hitter Celestin Nsanzuwera is the winner of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing Qualifying School whose curtains came down in Naivasha on Thursday.

Nsanzuwera wins Sunshine Tour qualifier

Abt says golfers should expect tough test in SA

The ten players have punched tickets to the Sunshine Tour Qualifying School Final Stage set for Heron Banks Golf and River Resort in Johannesburg, South Africa on April 8-11, 2025.

Abt says golfers should expect tough test in SA

Rwanda's Nsanzuwera emerges top in Sunshine Tour qualifier

Kenya’s John Lejirma finishes second as top lady golfer Joyce Wanjiru punches ticket to the Sunshine Ladies Tour.

Rwanda's Nsanzuwera emerges top in Sunshine Tour qualifier

Expect cutthroat battle in South Africa - Sunshine Tour Commissioner says

The ten players who have punched tickets to the Sunshine Tour Qualifying School Final Stage should expect a cutthroat battle.

Expect cutthroat battle in South Africa - Sunshine Tour Commissioner says

Sunshine Tour final: Nsanzuwera best student as curtains come down on Qualifying School

Rwandese hard hitter Celestin Nsanzuwera is the winner of the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) East Africa Swing Qualifying School.

Sunshine Tour final: Nsanzuwera best student as curtains come down on Qualifying School

Gachaga eager to punch ticket to Sunshine Tour

Former Kenya One is hoping to turn professional this year and take her game to a new level.

Gachaga eager to punch ticket to Sunshine Tour

How sibling rivalry is spicing up the Sunshine Tour

The ongoing Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) Qualifying School has enough sibling rivalries playing out on the pristine, lush fairways.

How sibling rivalry is spicing up the Sunshine Tour

Sunshine Tour day 3: Lejirma reclaims leaderboard, Nsanzuwera closes in

The battle for the prestigious 10 slots for the Sunshine Tour Final Qualifiers will heat up at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha.

Sunshine Tour day 3: Lejirma reclaims leaderboard, Nsanzuwera closes in

How sibling rivalry is spicing up Sunshine Tour in Naivasha

The ongoing Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) Qualifying School at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha has enough sibling rivalries that are playing on the pristine, lush fairways.

How sibling rivalry is spicing up Sunshine Tour in Naivasha

Sunshine Tour Day 2: Kibugu eclipses Lejirma at the top as axe falls on 20

Windsor pro golfer Njoroge Kibugu carded three under par 68 to cruise to the top of the leaderboard on total two rounds of three under par 139 on Day 2 of the Sunshine Tour.

Sunshine Tour Day 2: Kibugu eclipses Lejirma at the top as axe falls on 20

It's battle royale as players fight for Sunshine Tour slots

All the 70 players in the ongoing Q-School contest will qualify for the 15-legged Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, provided they clear the required rounds.

It's battle royale as players fight for Sunshine Tour slots

Why Gachaga is eager to punch Sunshine Ladies Tour ticket

Former Kenya One, Kellie Gachaga had intentions to turn professional this year and take her golfing career to a whole new level by gracing international Tours.

Why Gachaga is eager to punch Sunshine Ladies Tour ticket

On fire Lejirma spearheads Kenya's dominance

Kenyans dominated Round 1 of the Sunshine Development Tour Qualifying School at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on Monday.

On fire Lejirma spearheads Kenya's dominance

Battle royale as 70 players fight for 10 Sunshine Tour slots

All the 70 players in the ongoing Q-School contest will qualify for the 15-legged Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, provided they clear the required rounds.

Battle royale as 70 players fight for 10 Sunshine Tour slots

Madoya, Kubwa ready to fight for prestigious Sunshine Tour slots

Madoya is hopeful to have a pie of the Sh1 million purse money on offer in the four-day qualifying event, also known as the Q-School contest.

Madoya, Kubwa ready to fight for prestigious Sunshine Tour slots

Over 50 players set to battle for the Sunshine Tour slots

Home player Jastas Madoya is leaving no stone unturned as over 50 players converge at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha.

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Over 50 players set to battle for the Sunshine Tour slots

Mixed reactions as Kenyan golf pros welcome Sunshine Tour

The Sunshine Tour has finally landed into the country, and East Africa, and our local players are excited at the same time bewildered with what the world golf showpiece holds for them.

By 2 months ago

Mixed reactions as Kenyan golf pros welcome Sunshine Tour

Why Kenyan golfers have reason to smile

Prestigious Sunshine Development Tour sets foot in Kenya to help local players sharpen claws for Magical Kenya Open

By 2 months ago

Why Kenyan golfers have reason to smile

NOC-K elections: Mutuku announces candidacy for presidency

Francis Mutuku has officially announced his candidacy for the NOC-K Presidency for the 2025-2028 term under the campaign theme “Born to Serve.”

By 2 months ago

NOC-K elections: Mutuku announces candidacy for presidency

Sunshine Tour sets footprints in Kenya, local players to sharpen claws for MKO

Kenyan golfers now have a reason to smile after the prestigious global golf series, the Sunshine Tour Wednesday expanded its tentacles to Kenya and East Africa.

By 2 months ago

Sunshine Tour sets footprints in Kenya, local players to sharpen claws for MKO

WRC 2025: Toyota won but Hyundai is getting it right in the African outing

Here, fans, party goers, spectators, motorsports enthusiasts, families, and government officials, jostled to have a glimpse of the Safari Rally.

By 2 months ago

WRC 2025: Toyota won but Hyundai is getting it right in the African outing

Kenyan pros start journey towards 2026 Magical Kenya Open

Kenyan professional golfers failed to make adequate preparations ahead of the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) that was held at Muthaiga Golf Club in March.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan pros start journey towards 2026 Magical Kenya Open

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