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Junior Starlets keen to finish the job against Namibia in WCQ
Coach Cheche banks on home advantage as she calls for a clinical edge to avoid late-game jitters.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 days ago
Junior Starlets keen to finish the job against Namibia in WCQ
Junior Starlets shift focus to World Cup qualifier duel
Coach Cheche is confident that her charges will improve and get the job done at home. Kenyans are one foot into the second round following their 2-1 away win in Namibia.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 8 days ago
Junior Starlets shift focus to World Cup qualifier duel
Hail the new sheriffs in town: Butere and MGK retain titles as new champions are crowned
Hail the new sheriffs in town: Butere and MGK retain titles as new champions are crowned
By Elizabeth Mburugu 10 days ago
Hail the new sheriffs in town: Butere and MGK retain titles as new champions are crowned
Easy does it as St Anthony's, Alliance and Lukenya off to flying starts
St Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale launched their title quest with a hard fought 1-0 win against their hosts Kisumu Day as the 2026 Term One Games began in Kisumu.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 13 days ago
Easy does it as St Anthony's, Alliance and Lukenya off to flying starts
Kenya's elite athletes in the race for 2025 SOYA awards top honours
The 2025 SOYA gala night will be held at the Uhuru Gardens.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 13 days ago
Kenya's elite athletes in the race for 2025 SOYA awards top honours
Kenya's elite athletes in the race for 2025 SOYA awards top honours
The final shortlist for the 2025 SOYA Sportswoman and man of the Year features a prestigious lineup of elite athletes who dominated the international stage.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 13 days ago
Kenya's elite athletes in the race for 2025 SOYA awards top honours
Former champs Bungoma High seek to reclaim lost glory
After a 10-year hiatus, former national boys’ rugby 15s champions Bungoma High are yearning to reclaim lost glory.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 17 days ago
Former champs Bungoma High seek to reclaim lost glory
Harambee Starlets upbeat ahead of Fifa series
Starlets are currently in camp preparing for the tournament that will see them play Australia, India and Malawi.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 17 days ago
Harambee Starlets upbeat ahead of Fifa series
Wounded giants St Anthony's and Kamusinga seek redemption
The two giants are out to salvage their pride and restore lost glory. Kamusinga returns to the national stage after three years in the cold.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 17 days ago
Wounded giants St Anthony's and Kamusinga seek redemption
Starlets and Junior Malkia Strikers in race for Soya glory
Starlets had a remarkable year, securing a return to the continental stage and excelling in other regional competitions.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 17 days ago
Starlets and Junior Malkia Strikers in race for Soya glory
St Charles Lwanga chase a double at national games in Kisumu
St Charles have over the years morphed into a regional hockey powerhouse and are gradually becoming a household name in Kenya and East Africa.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 18 days ago
St Charles Lwanga chase a double at national games in Kisumu
Giants Upper Hill hungry to reclaim national rugby 15s crown
They launch their quest against former national winners St Mary’s Yala and All Saints.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 19 days ago
Giants Upper Hill hungry to reclaim national rugby 15s crown
Junior Starlets step up training ahead of Namibia battle
With just nine days before they face off with Namibia in the first round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Namibia
By Elizabeth Mburugu 19 days ago
Junior Starlets step up training ahead of Namibia battle
Eastern champions Kyeni hope to secure East Africa games ticket
Eastern Region girls handball champions Sacred Heart Kyeni are now eyeing a ticket to this year’s East Africa games to be staged in Morogoro
By Elizabeth Mburugu 20 days ago
Eastern champions Kyeni hope to secure East Africa games ticket
Kahinga and Wanyonyi lead chase for 2025 Soya honours
Duo top list of top nominees in sports personalities with disability category. Winners will be feted at the gala to be held at Uhuru Gardens on April 10.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 20 days ago
Kahinga and Wanyonyi lead chase for 2025 Soya honours
School games: It's all systems go as teams eye national glory
It’s all systems go for this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games that begin on Tuesday at different venues in Kisumu County.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 20 days ago
School games: It's all systems go as teams eye national glory
Thunder raring to strike Dar City in 2026 BAL Kalahari opener
Kenyan champions are on a mission to complete unfinished business from the 2025 season.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 25 days ago
Thunder raring to strike Dar City in 2026 BAL Kalahari opener
New faces set to dominate handball contest
New faces will dominate this year’s boys and girls contests following the elimination of 2025 regional champions who found the going tough relinquishing their crowns to opponents.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 24 days ago
New faces set to dominate handball contest
Junior Starlets ready for World Cup qualifiers
Junior Starlets have intensified their training ahead of the two-legged 2026 Fifa Under-17 women’s World Cup qualifier against Namibia.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 26 days ago
Junior Starlets ready for World Cup qualifiers
Is this the team to take Kenya to 2028 Olympics?
Kenya volleyball enthusiasts are full of expectations as they wait with bated breath to see Kenya defend the continental trophy at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 27 days ago
Is this the team to take Kenya to 2028 Olympics?
School games: Will champions survive at nationals?
Three 2025 champions have already suffered the brutal cull of qualifiers. Kisumu will be nothing short of intense emotions and bitter-sweet reunions.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 28 days ago
School games: Will champions survive at nationals?
Focus shifts to knockout stage as trophy hunt takes shape
Champions KCB Bank and Kenya Pipeline extend good run to top respective pools. Newbies Bunge Volleyball Club registered mixed results on their Kenya Cup debut.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 30 days ago
Focus shifts to knockout stage as trophy hunt takes shape
Kakamega and Musingu keep winning
Western Region games gather steam as battle for slots goes on.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Kakamega and Musingu keep winning
Battle of titans in the offing as six national champions fight meet
Western Region school games are not just a competition for students but a battleground where stars are born, dreams are forged and legacies tested.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Battle of titans in the offing as six national champions fight meet
Giants stand firm as new champions match to national games in Kisumu
After days of braving fierce opponents and tough weather conditions, it was celebration time as Nairobi and Coast regions crowned their champions.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Giants stand firm as new champions match to national games in Kisumu
Kenyatta, Dr Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi win
Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, and Mwatate Secondary School were yesterday crowned handball champions as curtains fell on the 2026 Coast Region Term One games
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Kenyatta, Dr Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi win
It's song and dance as bigwigs win at Nairobi Region school games
Olympic High and Dagoretti Mixed are the only winners from last year’s games who were dethroned.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
It's song and dance as bigwigs win at Nairobi Region school games
Epic battles loom as Nairobi Region games enter final stretch
With only two matches to regional glory, semi-finalists will have everything to fight for as they chase a place in Saturday’s Nairobi Region Term One games finals.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Epic battles loom as Nairobi Region games enter final stretch
Titles on the line as Coast Region champions seek fresh mandate
Former national basketball champions Dr. Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi are among hot shots who will be seeking a good start when the 2026 Coast Region Term One games begin today
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Titles on the line as Coast Region champions seek fresh mandate
National champs Butere and Musingu retain Kakamega titles
Reigning national champions Butere Girls High School and Musingu High School yesterday retained their titles as the Kakamega County games ended yesterday.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
National champs Butere and Musingu retain Kakamega titles
Kakamega and St Peter's Mumias close in on title
The former national champions are on the verge of setting up an epic final. Finalists will book their tickets to the Western Region Term One games.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Kakamega and St Peter's Mumias close in on title
Champions show who is the boss, remain in race to shine at regionals
Having proved that they are a cut above the rest at the Sub-Region games, reigning Nairobi Region champions are now gearing up for battle as they seek to defend their titles.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Champions show who is the boss, remain in race to shine at regionals
NBA Africa launches basketball programme for students with disabilities
The event brought together educators, development partners, and community leaders to highlight the role of basketball in empowering young people.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
NBA Africa launches basketball programme for students with disabilities
Dagoretti High renew rivalry with Upper Hill in basketball final showdown
Nairobi boys' handball champions Highway lead the title race in Nairobi North
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Dagoretti High renew rivalry with Upper Hill in basketball final showdown
Easy does it as top guns dominate Nairobi Sub-Region games
Dagoretti High exerted dominance in basketball as walkovers marred rugby 15s.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Easy does it as top guns dominate Nairobi Sub-Region games
School games: Scrum time as Upper Hill begin title defence
Former national and East Africa rugby 15s champions Upper Hill will put their title on the line today as the 2026 Nairobi Region title chase begins at Lenana School.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
School games: Scrum time as Upper Hill begin title defence
Nairobi students gear up for Term One Sub-Region games
The regional battle before the region will be at Nairobi West. Teams from 18 sub-counties will fight for eight tickets to regional games.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Nairobi students gear up for Term One Sub-Region games
Braeburn rule the roost at NCSA Level Three gala
Braeburn Swimming Club dominated the Nairobi County Swimming Association (NCSA) Level Three gala held over the weekend at Kiota School.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Braeburn rule the roost at NCSA Level Three gala
Strathmore Blades in perfect start in league title battle
Strathmore University Blades made two wins on the trot as they launched their Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League title hunt at the weekend.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Strathmore Blades in perfect start in league title battle
Champions crowned but cry to save hockey gets louder
Champions of the Kenya Hockey Union 2025 season were crowned which also ended in joy for promoted teams and sorrow for the relegated who will have to fight again to return to the top.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
Champions crowned but cry to save hockey gets louder
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