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Team Kenya resized ahead of Tokyo Deaflympics
Team captains Isaac Atima and Linet Fwamba Nanjala are buoyant that the squad will surpass the 24 medals achieved in Brazil three years ago in their Tokyo exploits.
By 3 days ago
Team Kenya resized ahead of Tokyo Deaflympics
It's all systems go as Standard Classic heads to Royal Club
The Standard County Golf Classic, Nairobi edition, heads to Royal Nairobi Golf Club (RNGC) with over 250 players expected to chase glory in the exciting golf event.
By 4 days ago
It's all systems go as Standard Classic heads to Royal Club
Big names entered for World Cross Country trials in Eldoret
Brilliant Chepkorir and Daniel Ebenyo who won the 2025 national trials also staged in Eldoret are expected to compete on Saturday.
By 4 days ago
Big names entered for World Cross Country trials in Eldoret
Kimosop, Chebet win Kericho Cross Country meet
Victor Kimosop and Caren Chebet are the winners of the 2025 Betika Cross Country meeting held in Kericho County over the weekend.
By 13 days ago
Kimosop, Chebet win Kericho Cross Country meet
Flawless Anyango crowned East African queen
Following her win against Tanzanian Machela, Anyango now takes her impressive Tale of the Tape records to 9 fights, 9 wins-2KOs.
By 14 days ago
Flawless Anyango crowned East African queen
Bhavesh Gohil: A man on a mission
Cricket enthusiast wants to improve players’ welfare. He will contest the vacant Cricket Kenya vice chairman’s post against Kenyan legend David Obuya.
By 15 days ago
Bhavesh Gohil: A man on a mission
Wambui determined to leave a mark on Deaflympics debut
The volleyball captain wants to take a leaf from Malkia Strikers’ impressive performance. 
By 17 days ago
Wambui determined to leave a mark on Deaflympics debut
Kenya's Anyango vows to floor Tanzania's Machela
DRC's Botumbe and Ugandan Lukyamuzi will be the main title fight of the night at the Edge Convention Center.
By 17 days ago
Kenya's Anyango vows to floor Tanzania's Machela
Bwire hopes to cycle to gold at Tokyo Deaflympics
After bagging gold in Turkey triathlon championship in 2021, Brenda Bwire is out to strike gold again at the global stage.
By 18 days ago
Bwire hopes to cycle to gold at Tokyo Deaflympics
Kenya Shujaa and Lionesses captains confident of lifting Safari Sevens titles
Kenya Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses captains believe their sides have what it takes to ensure trophies in the 27th edition of the Safari Sevens rugby championship remain at home.
By 20 days ago
Kenya Shujaa and Lionesses captains confident of lifting Safari Sevens titles
Why Wambui switched from football to badminton
Teresa Wambui Kamau has linked up with the national deaf badminton squad that will be making its debut at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Summer Games slated for Japan on November 15-26.
By 23 days ago
Why Wambui switched from football to badminton
Adhiambo confident as Kenya seeks to bag more medals at Deaflympics
Kenya women's basketball skipper hoping her side will make it to the podium in Tokyo. Kenya won five gold, seven silver and 12 bronze at the 2022 championships in Brazil.
By 25 days ago
Adhiambo confident as Kenya seeks to bag more medals at Deaflympics
Pomp and colour as world champions jet back from Tokyo
Beatrice Chebet says she has achieved everything that she ever desired her in athletics after winning both the Olympics and world titles.
By 1 month ago
Pomp and colour as world champions jet back from Tokyo
Squash: Commonwealth Games ace Luchendo on cloud nine
Commonwealth Games ace Violet Luchendo will be hoping to put her name in the annals of history as the first Kenyan to lead a women's side to a ninth consecutive crowning 
By 1 month ago
Squash: Commonwealth Games ace Luchendo on cloud nine
Andenga's bravery puts Absa Bank on the tug of war throne
Team on cusp of sealing a fourth successive crown at Interbank Games.
By 1 month ago
Andenga's bravery puts Absa Bank on the tug of war throne
Unrivalled backstroke torpedo Mghoi stars at Interbank Games
‘Backstroke Queen’ Valentine Mghoi proved peerless as she cruised through the waters to win the women’s 50m backstroke at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium in Nairobi at the weekend.
By 1 month ago
Unrivalled backstroke torpedo Mghoi stars at Interbank Games
Tug of war: Andenga bravery leaves team on cusp of sealing fourth crown
They are strong, they are fierce, and they are dreaded! Like a Tsunami, they have swept all rivals to the sea, and are now on course to sealing a fourth successive title.
By 1 month ago
Tug of war: Andenga bravery leaves team on cusp of sealing fourth crown
Peerless Mghoi cruises to women's backstroke victory
Peerless Absa Backstroke Queen Mghoi stars at Interbank Games, defends title for the fourth time
By 1 month ago
Peerless Mghoi cruises to women's backstroke victory
Deaflympics champion Kahinga eyes triple glory in Tokyo
Nyahururu-based athlete hopes to win gold in men's 1500m, 5000m and 10,000m.
By 1 month ago
Deaflympics champion Kahinga eyes triple glory in Tokyo
Deaflympics silver medalist Wangari books slot for Tokyo Games
The mother of two clocked 41:04.5 to win the hotly contested women's 10,000m category held at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Deaflympics silver medalist Wangari books slot for Tokyo Games
Cricket Kenya council validates new T20 League
The 2003 ICC World Cup legends will be the ambassadors of the Sh255 million five-year deal league, penned by Cricket Kenya and the Dubai/India-based AOS Sport Tournament.
By 1 month ago
Cricket Kenya council validates new T20 League
E-Sports: Triple Kenya Pro League champs reveal secrets to record smashing spree
When Bay 'Blade' Lwal embraced e-Sports seven years ago through influence from his peers, he never knew that he would soon be smashing records left, right and centre.
By 1 month ago
E-Sports:  Triple Kenya Pro League champs reveal secrets to record smashing spree
Tanzanian songbird Zuchu, Savara light up Kasarani as thousands thrilled in Chan final
Fireworks rent the air as Tanzanian songbird Zuchu brought the roof down in Nairobi, where music met football at the historic Kasarani Stadium on Saturday.
By 1 month ago
Tanzanian songbird Zuchu, Savara light up Kasarani as thousands thrilled  in Chan final
2023 World Cup team honoured as T20 League launched
Kenyan legends who took part in the historic 2003 ICC World Cup were honoured in Nairobi during the launch of the high profile Cricket Kenya T20 League set to bowl off on November 7.
By 1 month ago
2023 World Cup team honoured as T20 League launched
World Cup class honoured as Cricket Kenya launches T20 League
The legends have landed an ambassadorial role in the Sh255 Million five-year deal league, penned by Cricket Kenya and the Dubai/India-based AOS Sport Tournament.
By 1 month ago
World Cup class honoured as Cricket Kenya launches T20 League
Ruiru Sports Club sets stage for bigger golf tournaments
The curtains may have fallen on the third edition of the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) Golf Tournament, but Ruiru Sports Club is already looking ahead with renewed ambition
By 2 months ago
Ruiru Sports Club sets stage for bigger golf tournaments
Aboud: Our focus now shifts to Fifa World Cup Qualifiers
Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar says they have now shifted their focus to the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers after Kenya was bundled out of CHAN 2024 by Madagascar on Friday.
By 2 months ago
Aboud: Our focus now shifts to Fifa World Cup Qualifiers
Kenyans heartbroken as Stars lose to Madagascar
Fans got to Kasarani Stadium from as early as 10am. Officials checked tickets and entry passes two kilometres from the venue.
By 2 months ago
Kenyans heartbroken as Stars lose to Madagascar
Why keeper Omondi is super motivated ahead of quarters
Harambee Stars keeper Byrne Omondi was flawless against DR Congo and Morocco in the dreaded Pool of Death of Group A.
By 2 months ago
Why keeper Omondi is super motivated ahead of quarters
Fans paint Kasarani red and white in Harambee Stars clash with Madagascar
The atmosphere at the Kasarani Stadium proved electric as Kenya took Madagascar head on in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal fixture in Nairobi on Friday evening.
By 2 months ago
Fans paint Kasarani red and white in Harambee Stars clash with Madagascar
There's no looking back as McCarthy carries Kenya's hope
Kenya is hosting the eighth edition of Chan, where many are hopeful that coach Benni McCarthy will deliver yet another glittering diadem at home.
By 2 months ago
There's no looking back as McCarthy carries Kenya's hope
Boniface Muchiri: How football got me out of poverty
Harambee Stars midfielder Boniface Muchiri was raised by a single mother in Nambale, Busia County.
By 2 months ago
Boniface Muchiri: How football got me out of poverty
Kibwage: We are more focused on topping the group
Harambee Stars defender Mike Kibwage says they are focused on finishing on top of Group A in the ongoing African Nations Championship (Chan).
By 2 months ago
Kibwage: We are more focused on topping the group
No room for ticket-less fans at Kasarani, warns LOC
CAF has accused Kenya of serious security breaches.  Fans without tickets will not be allowed anywhere near the stadium during Kenya v Zambia.
By 2 months ago
No room for ticket-less fans at Kasarani, warns LOC
Owino: Rise of Kisumu's finest to Harambee Stars backline pillar
Sylvester Owino Ahono had a thrilling performance in the league last season which attracted the attention of coach Benni McCarthy who granted him a call-up to Harambee Stars squad for CHAN.
By 2 months ago
Owino: Rise of Kisumu's finest to Harambee Stars backline pillar
Kevin 'Chumsy' Okumu: From dusty Jericho to Chan show
Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu made his Harambee Stars debut in their Chan encounter against Angola.
By 2 months ago
Kevin 'Chumsy' Okumu: From dusty Jericho to Chan show
RVSA, Escalators set for FKF Nairobi West regional title clash
Kajiado based Rift Valley Sports Academy will on Saturday play Escalators FC from Kawangware in a playoff match to determine the overall winner of the Nairobi West region
By 2 months ago
RVSA, Escalators set for FKF Nairobi West regional title clash
Harambee Stars defender Omija: We don't fear anyone in Chan tournament
Harambee Stars defender Alphonce Omija has urged his teammates to stretch beyond their limits to make it to the podium in the ongoing eighth edition of the African Nations Championship (Chan).
By 2 months ago
Harambee Stars defender Omija: We don't fear anyone in Chan tournament
Austine is hungry for more goals after skinning DR Congo's Leopards
Nicknamed 'Rolls Royce', the Gor Mahia midfielder is promising to bring down Angola and has urged fans to turn up in large numbers as Stars strive to win their second match.
By 2 months ago
Austine is hungry for more goals after skinning DR Congo's Leopards
Coach McCarthy heaps praises on his charges ahead of Angola
Stars will battle Angola at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday night in an expected tight contest.
By 2 months ago
Coach McCarthy heaps praises on his charges ahead of Angola
Rift between Murang'a MPs and MCAs widens ahead of 2027 polls
Politics
By Boniface Gikandi
39 mins ago
Khalwale dares UDA to eject him as Majority Whip
Politics
By Bernard Lusigi
44 mins ago
Replacing meat with beans cuts weight  study
Health & Science
By Noel Nabiswa
1 hr ago