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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.

Boxers ready to impress national selectors at Kenya Open

All set for Kenya Open boxing tournament

All set for Kenya Open boxing tournament

Boxing Federation of Kenya issues warning to Prisons

Boxing Federation of Kenya issues warning to Prisons

Owambo ready for training in South Africa

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.

Few female boxers register for National Intermediate event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Takamoto praying for dry conditions in Naivasha

Driver Kavisi makes first ARC attempt at WRC Safari Rally

Evans Kavisi will be making his first attempt at the Africa Rally Championships (ARC) series.

Driver Kavisi makes first ARC attempt at WRC Safari Rally

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.

Millions expected to watch 2025 WRC Safari Rally globally

Hamza switches to WRC Three category in Safari Rally battle

Kenya’s youngster Hamza Anwar has switched to WRC Two and will not defend the WRC Three category, which he won last year when the Safari Rally starts tomorrow.

Hamza switches to WRC Three category in Safari Rally battle

Tundo ready to beat top professional drivers with his new Ford Fiesta

As top professional drivers parade their highly charged and modified factory machines, former champion Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo is ready to beat them in his new Ford Fiesta when WRC begins.

Tundo ready to beat top professional drivers with his new Ford Fiesta

Youngsters earn taekwondo promotion

Seven children aged between four to five years have earned a promotion to the Kenya Taekwondo Federation training programme held at Nova Pioneer Tatu Primary and International School.

Youngsters earn taekwondo promotion

Kenya's disappointing performance extends at Boxing World Championships

Three more Kenya female boxers are out of the ongoing World Women Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia.

Kenya's disappointing performance extends at Boxing World Championships

Another Kenyan floored at World Women's Boxing Championships

It was another loss for Kenya at the World Women Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia yesterday when lightweight boxer Emily Juma lost her bout to Jedinakova Miroslava of Slovakia.

Another Kenyan floored at World Women's Boxing Championships

Mpesa Academy ready to roast rivals

Mpesa Academy are not taking chances in the three disciplines they have qualified for in the Central Kenya Secondary School games.

Mpesa Academy ready to roast rivals

Kenya Prisons to play in national league

As was in the past, Kenya Prisons Boxing Club will continue taking part in the National Boxing League.

Kenya Prisons to play in national league

Hopes high as boxers leave for World event

As the national women's boxing team flies out to Serbia for the World Women Boxing Championships that begins on Saturday in Belgrade, the playing unit is ready to improve on their performance.

Hopes high as boxers leave for World event

Boxing Federation of Kenya urges Prisons to pick new officials

Kenya Prisons Boxing branch should go for their elections, officials of the newly elected Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) have said.

Boxing Federation of Kenya urges Prisons to pick new officials

Ombok says Boxing Federation of Kenya will get sponsors

With re-election of Boxing Federation of Kenya President Anthony ‘Jamal’ Ombok, more sponsors are set to be brought on board to support the federation’s activities, Ombok confirmed.

Ombok says Boxing Federation of Kenya will get sponsors

Incumbents set to dodge punch in BFK polls today

As officials of Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) head to polls this morning, technical director Albert Matito will not seek re-election.

Incumbents set to dodge punch in BFK polls today

Masinde Muliro University wins overall indoor games title

Masinde University of Science and Technology (MMUST) won the overall title of the Indoor Games hosted at their backyard over the weekend.

Masinde Muliro University wins overall indoor games title

BFK boss Ombok re-elected in Kisumu branch as Nakuru polls fail to take off

Elections in Nakuru aborted as Anthony ‘Jamal’ Ombok was re-elected Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) Kisumu branch chairman yesterday.

BFK boss Ombok re-elected in Kisumu branch as Nakuru polls fail to take off

Counties set for Boxing Federation of Kenya elections

As the Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) go to polls this morning starting with counties, hotly contested elections are expected in Nakuru, one of the hotbeds of Kenyan boxing.

Counties set for Boxing Federation of Kenya elections

Aid arrives in good time to help Nakuru RFC breathe again

Plans to revive Nakuru RFC in the fight for top honours gather pace. The club landed a Sh2.5 million deal from Smart Applications Company.

Aid arrives in good time to help Nakuru RFC breathe again

Little-known Mike Mwirigi reveals his secret trick in polo

Northern Kenya Polo Club rider is one of the most refined players in the country.

By 2 months ago

Little-known Mike Mwirigi reveals his secret trick in polo

Kenyans prove too good for Nigeria

Nzomo and Muchene win accolades in the Chairman’s Cup.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans prove too good for Nigeria

Young boxers eager to make it to top league

Nakuru produced a number of male and female boxers heading to Thika.

By 2 months ago

Young boxers eager to make it to top league

No more worries as Nakuru RFC clinches new sponsorship deal

Nakuru RFC, who are at the bottom of the table standings, take on Kisumu RFC in a Kenya Cup.

By 2 months ago

No more worries as Nakuru RFC clinches new sponsorship deal

Harambee Stars legend Elijah Koranga passes away

Koranga died on Wednesday morning at the Blooms Hospital, Nakuru City.

By 2 months ago

Harambee Stars legend Elijah Koranga passes away

Chance for boxers to qualify for national league

Nairobi produced 10 and Nakuru nine boxers followed by Kisumu four.

By 2 months ago

Chance for boxers to qualify for national league

Muiru wins Kengen Day in Nakuru

Eleanor Wambui won the women’s division, securing the Division One title with a commendable score of 25 stableford points.

By 2 months ago

Muiru wins Kengen Day in Nakuru

All are set for National Novices bouts

Several counties including Nakuru, Vihiga, Kajiado, Siaya, Kisumu, Mombasa and Kakamega confirmed sending their boxers for the event.

By 2 months ago

All are set for National Novices bouts

Universities name strong team for national cross country

Matongo and Rubia registered 30 min 38secs and 40min 57secs to win the men and women’s 10km respectively.

By 2 months ago

Universities name strong team for national cross country

National women boxing team set to commence training

Head coach Musa Benjamin said the official training sessions starts at the end of this month.

By 2 months ago

National women boxing team set to commence training

Top polo players out to show their class after good outing last season

Jadini and Amani, Kimoi Moi, Voorspuy and Cross are among players to watch.

By 3 months ago

Top polo players out to show their class after good outing last season

Why WRC Safari Rally needs to be commercialised

The events have also been reduced from ten to six.

By 3 months ago

Why WRC Safari Rally needs to be commercialised

Achieng' and other Kenyan boxers hoping for the best in 2025

The professional female boxer seeks to defend her Commonwealth and World titles.

By 3 months ago

Achieng' and other Kenyan boxers hoping for the best in 2025

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