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Boxers exude confidence ahead of Zone Three Championships
ith less than four weeks to Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, Kenyan boxers have exuded confidence of registering positive results.
By 6 days ago
Boxers exude confidence ahead of Zone Three Championships
Nakuru and Oilers eye good show at Kabeberi Sevens
Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers are looking forward to a good show in the Kabeberi Sevens title this weekend.
By 10 days ago
Nakuru and Oilers eye good show at Kabeberi Sevens
Hit Squad gets ready for Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships
The national boxing team has started shaping up for the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championship to be hosted in Nairobi in October.
By 15 days ago
Hit Squad gets ready for Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships
Kenya set to host Zone Three event
So far, only eight countries have confirmed participation with six more expected to do so.
By 19 days ago
Kenya set to host Zone Three event
Matatus accuse truck drivers of harassment on Nakuru-Eldoret highway
Matatu drivers plying the Salgaa-Sobea stretch along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway have complained about harassment by drivers of heavy commercial vehicles.
By 19 days ago
Matatus accuse truck drivers of harassment on Nakuru-Eldoret highway
Kenya bags another win over Zambia
Kenya Shujaa overcame Zambia in the round-robin matches to lift the Swinburn Trophy at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil.
By 21 days ago
Kenya bags another win over Zambia
School buses undergo safety scrutinisation by NTSA ahead of schools opening
The safety measures included measurements of the roadworthiness of the vehicles, checking of their speed limits and inspection of the vehicles' facilities, like tyres, belts and seats.
By 21 days ago
School buses undergo safety scrutinisation by NTSA ahead of schools opening
East Africans show they don't want to lose own tournament
The qualification of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan into the quarter-finals of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) has shocked a number of fancied sides in the fight for top honours.
By 25 days ago
East Africans show they don't want to lose own tournament
Senegal face Sudan in battle for top spot
Leaders Sudan and defending champions Senegal will battle on Tuesday for top spot in Group D at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar.
By 27 days ago
Senegal face Sudan in battle for top spot
Issa Boye takes the lead after injury of Senegal's key strikers.
Substitute striker Issa Boye will take the lead in Senegal's last Pool D match against Sudan in the 2024 CHAN match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City on Tuesday.
By 28 days ago
Issa Boye takes the lead after injury of Senegal's key strikers.
Madagascar overcomes Burkina Faso to qualify for quarterfinals in last match
Madagascar made it to the quarterfinals of CHAN 2024 after dismissing Burkina Faso 2-1 in their last Pool B outing at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City on Saturday.
By 29 days ago
Madagascar overcomes Burkina Faso to qualify for quarterfinals in last match
Madagascar brace for tough match against Burkinabe
Madagascar face Burkina Faso in their last Group B match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City this afternoon.
By 1 month ago
Madagascar brace for tough match against Burkinabe
Race for quarterfinal slots hots up in Zanzibar
The race for quarterfinal slots in the CHAN 2024 has been narrowed down to group D leaders Sudan, runner-up and defending champions Senegal and third-placed Congo Brazzaville.
By 1 month ago
Race for quarterfinal slots hots up in Zanzibar
East African leaders' cash promises boost CHAN title hopes
East African football fans say cash incentives from their presidents are fuelling hopes that the Africa Nations Championship trophy will remain in the region for the first time.
By 1 month ago
East African leaders' cash promises boost CHAN title hopes
Super Eagles exit leaves bitter taste for Chelle
African giants Nigeria’s Super Eagles have bowed out of the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (Chan) with a match to spare.
By 1 month ago
Super Eagles exit leaves bitter taste for Chelle
Kenyan players fly out for trials in Egypt
Four Kenyan youngsters from Nakuru and Kajiado counties have left the country for Cairo, Egypt to take part in football trials.
By 1 month ago
Kenyan players fly out for trials in Egypt
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Nakuru's old estates that share a name but with contrasting lives
The people who live in these two estates, which share the same name and county but are located in different towns, have contrasting lifestyles.
By 1 month ago
Nakuru's old estates that share a name but with contrasting lives
It was sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB at Prinsloo Sevens
It was a sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB as they lifted the Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday.
By 1 month ago
It was sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB at Prinsloo Sevens
Horseman Cup offers key test for polo players before Nairobi showdown
Kenya has two international assignments in the next two months. 
By 1 month ago
Horseman Cup offers key test for polo players before Nairobi showdown
KDF hoping to close gap as they eye National Boxing League title
Defending champions KDF are keen to close the gap between them and former champions Kenya Police in the fight to retain the National Boxing League title.
By 1 month ago
KDF hoping to close gap as they eye National Boxing League title
KDF wins second leg of National Boxing League.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) won the second leg of the National Boxing League with a total of 21 points.
By 1 month ago
KDF wins second leg of National Boxing League.
KDF and Police boxers dominate Mombasa leg
Defending champions KDF and leaders Kenya Police were in a cutthroat competition on the second day of the second leg of the National Boxing League.
By 1 month ago
KDF and Police boxers dominate Mombasa leg
Mbu Ngugi inspires Kenya Nut Black to victory
Resurgent Mbu Ngugi scored two crucial goals that ensured Kenya Nut Black picked up a 5-4 win over Samurai in the fight to win the Horseman Cup.
By 1 month ago
Mbu Ngugi inspires Kenya Nut Black to victory
First Capital close in on Horseman Cup
First Capital were on the verge of winning the Horseman’s Cup after overcoming Kenya Nut Black 3.5-3 in a close encounter at Nairobi Polo Club on Saturday.
By 1 month ago
First Capital close in on Horseman Cup
Teams set for national league action
With a number of international assignments still in the offing, the second leg of the National Boxing League is set to offer boxers a chance to catch the eyes of national selectors.
By 1 month ago
Teams set for national league action
Music festival echoes with sacred sounds
Spiritual compositions took centre stage on the final day of the Rift Valley Regional Music Festival at Nakuru Girls’ High School on Monday.
By 2 months ago
Music festival echoes with sacred sounds
Marital issues, road carnage grab focus at music festival
Topical issues affecting the society took prominence on set pieces presented on the fifth day of the Rift Valley Regional Music Festivals at Nakuru Girls High School on Sunday.
By 2 months ago
Marital issues, road carnage grab focus at music festival
KDF and Kenya Prisons ready for Mombasa leg
After missing the first leg of the National Boxing League that was held in Busia, defending champions KDF and Kenya Prisons will honour the second in Mombasa next week.
By 2 months ago
KDF and Kenya Prisons ready for Mombasa leg
Why Ruto's State House church plan is fuelling new political fault lines
A section of leaders in Nakuru County has opposed the move, saying it would amount to segregating and discriminating against other religions.
By 2 months ago
Why Ruto's State House church plan is fuelling new political fault lines
Jomo Kenyatta, Menengai rule Nakuru games
As a result, Menengai earned their ticket to the Rift Valley Secondary Schools Regional Games set for Hills School in Eldoret from Wednesday.
By 2 months ago
Jomo Kenyatta, Menengai rule Nakuru games
Nakuru teams battle for regional tickets in county games
Chase for Rift Valley Regional tickets commences this morning when Nakuru County Secondary Schools Term Two Games get underway at Koelel High School, in Gilgil. 
By 2 months ago
Nakuru teams battle for regional tickets in county games
Top players earn handicap promotions
Players were honoured when the curtains came down on three-day Calvary Cup that was snatched away by Off-Beat Safaris at Manyatta Polo Club over the weekend.
By 2 months ago
Top players earn handicap promotions
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Ochieng Kabaselleh's midas touch and legacy
His collaboration with Congolese musicians helped create music that remains beloved to this day, rooted in mutual admiration and influence.
By 2 months ago
Ochieng Kabaselleh's midas touch and legacy
Kenyans out to conquer at Tanzania Open Championships
After weeks of rigorous training sessions in the East African cities, darters converge this morning in Arusha for the Tanzania Open Championships.
By 2 months ago
Kenyans out to conquer at Tanzania Open Championships
Kibera crowned FKF Women Cup champions
Substitute Stella Odhiambo's last-gasp strike is all that Kibera Soccer Women needed to lift FKF Women Cup.
By 2 months ago
Kibera crowned FKF Women Cup champions
Two Kenyan referees to officiate at top global boxing events
The duo attained this achievement at an IBA-Star 3-Certification by World-IBA Technical Experts in Conakry, Guinea last month.
By 2 months ago
Two Kenyan referees to officiate at top global boxing events
Two Kenyan referees qualify to officiate at Olympics
Two Kenyan referees and judges have qualified to officiate at the Olympics and World Boxing Championships.
By 2 months ago
Two Kenyan referees qualify to officiate at Olympics
Kapkiamo, Kiptui win volleyball titles
Kapkiamo's coach Julius Melly praised his girls for a job well done and hoped to replicate the same performance at the regional games.
By 2 months ago
Kapkiamo, Kiptui win volleyball titles
Iraa girls stun giants to clinch Kericho volleyball, netball crowns
Nobody ever thought Iraa Girls was a worthy opponent in the Kericho County Secondary School Games until they were called to the podium to pick up their medals.
By 2 months ago
Iraa girls stun giants to clinch Kericho volleyball, netball crowns
Pony power, team spirit propel Kenya to Polo glory in Harare
Kenya rallies after early loss to clinch Calvary Cup in Harare.
By 2 months ago
Pony power, team spirit propel Kenya to Polo glory in Harare
How high borrowing costs compound Kenya's debt challenges
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