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Butali and Lakers crowned hockey League champions
Butali Warriors and Lakers Hockey Club are the new Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) men and women Premier League champions.
By 2 days ago
Butali and Lakers crowned hockey League champions
Zetech Sparks hold the nerve to edge out Strathmore Swords
Sparks, who embarked on a journey without their long-serving coach Maurice Obilo, who shifted allegiance to Stanbic Aces, laboured to a 51-50 win in overtime.
By 3 days ago
Zetech Sparks hold the nerve to edge out Strathmore Swords
DCI arrest hapless A-Plus to extend unbeaten league run
DCI yesterday dismissed debutants A-Plus Volleyball Club to maintain their flawless run as the second leg of the 2025-2026 season served off at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.
By 6 days ago
DCI arrest hapless A-Plus to extend unbeaten league run
Good start for Equity Hawks as Dumas falter
Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League champions Equity Bank Hawks launched this season’s campaign with a 78-46 victory against Safe Spaces.
By 8 days ago
Good start for Equity Hawks as Dumas falter
KPA dislodge Kenya Prisons from Premier League summit
Kenya Ports Authority leaped to the top of the Men’s National League table as the second leg of the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation ended at Kasarani Indoor Arena.
By 8 days ago
KPA dislodge Kenya Prisons from Premier League summit
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Beyond the playbook: Inside secrets of successful high school tacticians
These tacticians are the souls of their teams having maintained top performance over the years. Year in and year out, they have remained consistent nurturing talent
By 8 days ago
Beyond the playbook: Inside secrets of successful high school tacticians
Kenya Army tower over rivals Kenya Prisons
The warders had been undefeated this season following a seven-match winning streak. Chema recovered from double defeat to register two wins to cement a top-five spot.
By 8 days ago
Kenya Army tower over rivals Kenya Prisons
Kenya Army, KPA and Equity win as league second leg gets underway
Kenya Army launched their 2025-2026 KVF Men’s National League campaign with a 3-1 win against the NYS, as the second leg served off yesterday at Kasarani Indoor Arena.
By 12 days ago
Kenya Army, KPA and Equity win as league second leg gets underway
Thunder plot Equity Bank raid as Premier League tips off
The bankers will take on ANU Wolfpacks in their second encounter on Sunday.
By 12 days ago
Thunder plot Equity Bank raid as Premier League tips off
Action galore as Nairobi Region holds Term One championships
Action-packed weekend in the city as teams battle for tickets to Nairobi Region Term One games.
By 12 days ago
Action galore as Nairobi Region holds Term One championships
NOC-K signs strategic MoU with Japanese Olympic Committee
The deal aims at strengthening high-performance systems, athlete development, sports science collaboration, and leadership education between Kenya and Japan.
By 11 days ago
NOC-K signs strategic MoU with Japanese Olympic Committee
Newbies Chema face Kenya Prisons test as KAPU clash with KDF
Chema will be out to prove their mettle against the warders who are keen to recapture the title they lost to the General Service Unit (GSU) last season.
By 13 days ago
Newbies Chema face Kenya Prisons test as KAPU clash with KDF
Smiles fade away as national school games giants go into hibernation
The decline of these giants is due to changes in administration and a shift in the education ecosystem.
By 16 days ago
Smiles fade away as national school games giants go into hibernation
Nairobi champions Mwiki and Hospital Hill off to a flying start
Nairobi Region hockey champions Mwiki Secondary School and Hospital Hill began the 2026 Term One games in dominant fashion, signalling their intent to defend their titles.
By 17 days ago
Nairobi champions Mwiki and Hospital Hill off to a flying start
Crunch moment as Rising Starlets collide with Tanzania U20 in World Cup Qualifiers
Kenyans need a draw of any kind to advance to the final phase of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
By 17 days ago
Crunch moment as Rising Starlets collide with Tanzania U20 in World Cup Qualifiers
End of the road as Rising Starlets crash out of World Cup ticket race
Tanzania v Rising Starlets match ended on a 1-1 aggregate score, setting the stage for the decisive penalties.
By 17 days ago
End of the road as Rising Starlets crash out of World Cup ticket race
It's time to kneel and pray as teams gear up for 2026 Term One Games
As curtains rise on the 2026 KSSSA In Term One games, the stage is set for fierce faceoffs as teams battle for bragging rights.
By 20 days ago
It's time to kneel and pray as teams gear up for 2026 Term One Games
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Road to Morogoro: Will last year's champions bear the weight of the crown?
Students gear up for an epic season of high-octane showdowns and battles of wits in chess and Scrabble.
By 23 days ago
Road to Morogoro: Will last year's champions bear the weight of the crown?
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Why Rising Starlets aren't out of the woods
Rising Starlets face a tough battle for survival in Dar es Salaam.
By 23 days ago
Why Rising Starlets aren't out of the woods
Kenya U20 coach Juma issues rallying call as Tanzania lie in wait
Rising Starlets take on Tanzania’s Tanzanite Queens in a U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
By 25 days ago
Kenya U20 coach Juma issues rallying call as Tanzania lie in wait
Rising Starlets edge out Tanzania to keep World Cup dream alive
The win gives Kenya an upper hand ahead of the return leg clash away in Dar es Salaam.  
By 24 days ago
Rising Starlets edge out Tanzania to keep World Cup dream alive
Nairobi City steal the thunder after bagging new mega deal
National basketball league champions Nairobi City Thunder have made yet another milestone by securing a multi-million sponsorship two-season deal with Flutterwave’s Send App.
By 26 days ago
Nairobi City steal the thunder after bagging new mega deal
Junior Starlets players dominate Kenya U20 team
Coach Juma says the game against Tanzania requires grit and mental toughness.
By 27 days ago
Junior Starlets players dominate Kenya U20 team
Thunder intensify preparations for 2026 BAL challenge
National champions Nairobi City Thunder are gearing up for their second appearance at the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL).
By 1 month ago
Thunder intensify preparations for 2026 BAL challenge
New talents emerge at 2026 Para athletics national trials in Siaya
Raw talented emerged at the 2026 Para athletics national trials held over the weekend at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, in Siaya County
By 1 month ago
New talents emerge at 2026 Para athletics national trials in Siaya
Rising Starlets step up preps ahead of Tanzania clash
Ilavonga says they are focused on advancing to the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
By 1 month ago
Rising Starlets step up preps ahead of Tanzania clash
Harambee Starlets hold mini-camp for home-based players
Coach Odemba has cast a wide net in a bid to form a formidable Wafcon squad. The main camp comprising local and foreign-based players begins in a fortnight.  
By 1 month ago
Harambee Starlets hold mini-camp for home-based players
Pro Swim and USIU-A Dolphins dominate NCSA gala
Pro Swim Academy Kenya and USIU-A Dolphins Swim Club dominated the Nairobi County Swimming Association 12 years and over Level One Swimming Gala at Kiota School.
By 1 month ago
Pro Swim and USIU-A Dolphins dominate NCSA gala
Champions Police Bullets firm grip on league summit
Reigning Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC maintained their spot at the top of the standings following a fruitful weekend out.
By 1 month ago
Champions Police Bullets firm grip on league summit
Ulinzi Starlets trail, gun down Kisped Queens in enviable show
Ulinzi Starlets defeated Kisped Queens 2-0 in a Women’s Premier League football match played at the Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu yesterday.
By 1 month ago
Ulinzi Starlets trail, gun down Kisped Queens in enviable show
Champs Kenya Police Bullets tackle Zetech Sparks
The law enforcers will be looking to secure their 10th victory and cement their place at the top of the table and enhance their chances of extending their reign to three years in a row.
By 1 month ago
Champs Kenya Police Bullets tackle Zetech Sparks
Rising Starlets step up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualifier
The women’s U20 national football team Rising Starlets is gearing up for battle against Tanzania in hunt for a ticket to the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
By 1 month ago
Rising Starlets step up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualifier
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
The students are in Group A alongside Egyptian giants Sharkia and Port Fouad
By 1 month ago
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
NYS and KDF win as first leg of Kenya Cup action ends at Nyayo
KPA wrapped up a successful Nairobi trip with a win against KAPU.
By 1 month ago
NYS and KDF win as first leg of Kenya Cup action ends at Nyayo
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
Rivals Kenya Prisons and Kenya Pipeline square off in the last match of the weekend.
By 1 month ago
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener
Defending Kenya Cup champions GSU came from a set down to beat Prisons Nairobi 3-1 in their Group A opener at Nyayo Gymnasium as the second edition of the tournament continued.
By 1 month ago
Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener
Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death
Starlets are in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and Algeria. Top four nations will automatically qualify for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup.   
By 1 month ago
Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death
Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations
With just 58 days to go, Harambee Starlets, drawn against Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in Group A, are preparing under coach Beldine Odemba to compete strongly at the 2026 Wafcon.
By 1 month ago
Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations
Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins
Reigning Kenya Cup women’s champions KCB Bank launched their title defence campaign with an easy win against novices A-Plus Volleyball Club.  
By 1 month ago
Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins
Kenya Cup serves off today as KDF seek to shoot down Blazers
Champions KCB Bank launch their title defence campaign against novices A-Plus.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Cup serves off today as KDF seek to shoot down Blazers
Kingi leads Senators in eulogising the late Ng'eno
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