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Kenya Simbas bow out of 2027 Rugby World Cup contention
Kenya Simbas on Sunday bowed out of the 2027 Rugby World Cup contention after losing to Zimbabwe 29-23 in a tight Rugby Africa Cup semifinal at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.
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Kenya Simbas bow out of 2027 Rugby World Cup contention
Agai and Kobala Mixed rule Nyanza Region football
Kisumu County’s Agai High School and Kobala Mixed Secondary School from Homa Bay are the new Nyanza Region football champions.
By 2 days ago
Agai and Kobala Mixed rule Nyanza Region football
St Mary's Yala, Sigoti clinch Nyanza Region rugby sevens title
St Mary’s School Yala retained their Nyanza Region Secondary School rugby sevens title after coming from 10-0 down to thrash Anjego 26-15 in an entertaining final on Friday.
By 2 days ago
St Mary's Yala, Sigoti clinch Nyanza Region rugby sevens title
Kenya ready to host African Nations Championship
Harambee Stars are in Group A alongside DR Congo, Angola, Morocco, and Zambia. Musonye said countries will start jetting in on July 22.
By 3 days ago
Kenya ready to host African Nations Championship
School Games: Maseno, Sawagongo and Ng'iya shine in basketball at Nyanza games
Siaya County basketball 3x3 champions, Sawagongo and Ng’iya Girls both picked up wins on day one to set off their title push
By 4 days ago
School Games: Maseno, Sawagongo and Ng'iya shine in basketball at Nyanza games
School Games: Otieno Oyoo, Sidindi and Yala dominate rugby sevens in Kisumu
Otieno Oyoo High School kicked off their pursuit for a maiden Nyanza Region Secondary School rugby sevens title campaign with a 34-5 win over Nyambaria.
By 4 days ago
School Games: Otieno Oyoo, Sidindi and Yala dominate rugby sevens in Kisumu
School Games: St Mary's Yala, Nyakach Girls rule football as Nyanza games kick off
St Mary’s School Yala kicked off the Nyanza Region Secondary Term two games on the front foot after seeing off Agai High School 2-0 in Group B
By 4 days ago
School Games: St Mary's Yala, Nyakach Girls rule football as Nyanza games kick off
Harambee Stars climb to 109th in latest FIFA rankings
Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has made steady progress in the latest FIFA world rankings, rising two places to position 109 globally.
By 4 days ago
Harambee Stars climb to 109th in latest FIFA rankings
Omollo promises more as Simbas seek to rewrite history in Uganda.
Kenya Simbas lock Andycole Omollo believes the team has what it takes to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite falling short in the past.
By 4 days ago
Omollo promises more as Simbas seek to rewrite history in Uganda.
School Games: Sawagongo, Ng'iya Girls fired up ahead of Nyanza regional games
Siaya County basketball heavyweights Sawagongo High School are confident ahead of the Nyanza Region Secondary School games finals set to kick off on Thursday
By 5 days ago
School Games: Sawagongo, Ng'iya Girls fired up ahead of Nyanza regional games
School games: Sirakaru dare basketball queens Butere Girls ahead of Western Region finals
Bungoma County basketball girls’ champions Sirakaru Salvation Army Secondary School is upbeat ahead of the 2025 Western Region Secondary School games
By 5 days ago
School games: Sirakaru dare basketball queens Butere Girls ahead of Western Region finals
Will Simbas roar louder as World Cup qualifiers begin in Uganda?
For the past decade, Kenya Simbas have come close but heartbreaks in the finals have left them watching the Rugby World Cup from home.
By 6 days ago
Will Simbas roar louder as World Cup qualifiers begin in Uganda?
Kenya Simbas humble Uganda to keep World Cup dreams alive
Kenya Simbas survived a late Ugandan pressure to qualify for the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup semifinals after knocking out the Rugby Cranes 32-24
By 6 days ago
Kenya Simbas humble Uganda to keep World Cup dreams alive
Patel aging like fine wine, triumphs in Kisumu
BS Patel rolled back the years to clinch top honours at the July Mug of the Month Golf Tournament held at the Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu.
By 7 days ago
Patel aging like fine wine, triumphs in Kisumu
Kisumu Day crowned champs, rematch for Kakamega and Musingu
Blow to Musingu as they face Kakamega High for the second-place slot play-off in County Games.Kisumu Day, who were edged Agai 1-0.
By 9 days ago
Kisumu Day crowned champs, rematch for Kakamega and Musingu
Ragui and Kariuki Shine at Karen Golf Club night
Veteran golfer Mukuria Ragui and guest player Elias Kariuki were the stars of the show during the Club Night golf tournament held on Thursday at Karen Country Club.
By 10 days ago
Ragui and Kariuki Shine at Karen Golf Club night
Kisumu Day and Agai qualify for Nyanza Region Secondary School finals
Kisumu Day High School and Agai High School are through to the finals of the 2025 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two games set to be played next week.
By 10 days ago
Kisumu Day and Agai qualify for Nyanza Region Secondary School finals
School Games: Kisumu Day to face Kisumu Boys in semis rematch on Friday
Kisumu Day will renew their rivalry with Kisumu Boys as the delayed Kisumu County Secondary School football boys’ matches finally get underway after a two-week holdup.
By 11 days ago
School Games: Kisumu Day to face Kisumu Boys in semis rematch on Friday
McCarthy names three debutants in Harambee Stars squad for CHAN
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has included three new players in the national team squad ahead of the 2025 CHAN.
By 11 days ago
McCarthy names three debutants in Harambee Stars squad for CHAN
Kenya ready for Phygital football tournament in Abu Dhabi
With top teams, cutting-edge technology, and passionate players, Kenya will be looking to make its mark in this exciting new chapter of world sport.
By 11 days ago
Kenya ready for Phygital football tournament in Abu Dhabi
Harambee Stars prepare for their first CHAN appearance
Harambee Stars are getting ready to make history as they prepare to play in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time.
By 11 days ago
Harambee Stars prepare for their first CHAN appearance
Kubu returns as Simbas name squad for World Cup qualifiers
Fijian-born international Jone Kubu of Kabras Sugar will make his long-awaited return to the national team next week in Uganda
By 12 days ago
Kubu returns as Simbas name squad for World Cup qualifiers
Gor Mahia fires whole technical bench after poor season
Gor Mahia have parted ways with their entire technical bench following a disappointing 2024/25 season, which ended without a trophy for the first time in nine years.
By 12 days ago
Gor Mahia fires whole technical bench after poor season
For Nairobi United to rise, mighty Gor Mahia had to fall
Nairobi United, also known as Naibois, completed a fairy-tale season on Sunday after stunning giants Gor Mahia 2-1 in the FKF Cup final at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
By 13 days ago
For Nairobi United to rise, mighty Gor Mahia had to fall
KRU, Menzies Aviation enter into partnership
The partnership jointly spearheaded by KRU, ChildFund Rugby, and Menzies Aviation brings in sponsorship worth over Sh11,634,300 (USD 90,000) that will be spread out within the next two years.
By 13 days ago
KRU, Menzies Aviation enter into partnership
School Games: Butere Girls to renew rivalry with Madira Girls in Western Region finals
The national champions, Butere Girls, are fresh from defending their Kakamega County title after edging out Archbishop Njenga Girls 2-1 in a thrilling final.
By 13 days ago
School Games: Butere Girls to renew rivalry with Madira Girls in Western Region finals
Unbeaten KCB Chess Club leads Premier League title charge
The bankers, guided by experienced Candidate Master and head coach Benjamin Magana, continued their dominant form over the weekend.
By 13 days ago
Unbeaten KCB Chess Club leads Premier League title charge
It's Nairobi United and not Gor who'll play in Confed Cup
Nairobi United are the 2025 FKF champions after edging record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 in the final at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday.
By 14 days ago
It's Nairobi United and not Gor who'll play in Confed Cup
Selestine and Karia swings to victory at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu
Karia carded an impressive 41 stableford points to beat a strong field in the event that attracted top golfers from across the region.
By 14 days ago
Selestine and Karia swings to victory at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu
School Games: Onjiko banned for three years as Kisumu Day to face Kisumu Boys in semis replay
The verdict, issued by the County Director of Education’s office, followed investigations conducted between June 21 and June 24, confirming that Onjiko breached the KSSSA constitution.
By 14 days ago
School Games: Onjiko banned for three years as Kisumu Day to face Kisumu Boys in semis replay
Continental ticket at stake as Gor, Nairobi United collide in FKF Cup finals
The battle for the sole ticket to play in the CAF Confederations Cup will be settled today when Gor Mahia face Nairobi United in the FKF Cup final at Ulinzi Sports Complex from 3pm.
By 15 days ago
Continental ticket at stake as Gor, Nairobi United collide in FKF Cup finals
Will Harriet Achieng restore the lost glory at troubled KRU?
After Mutai’s exit, Achieng charts a new path for Kenyan rugby as she eyes an inclusive and transparent future as first KRU female chair.
By 15 days ago
Will Harriet Achieng restore the lost glory at troubled KRU?
All play but no pay for Kenya Premier League brigades
Police FC finished top with 65 points, beating traditional giants Gor Mahia. With the new FKF leadership now in charge, clubs are looking ahead to next season.
By 20 days ago
All play but no pay for Kenya Premier League brigades
How Bungoma girls have used basketball to build confidence
When 17-year-old Abigail Opicho first watched basketball on her family’s TV, she never imagined that one day, she’d be a rising star with the court becoming her second home
By 20 days ago
How Bungoma girls have used basketball to build confidence
New kings and queens crowned as focus shifts to regional finals
Nyanza Region vice chair Ngala warns teams against age-cheating ahead of regional finals.
By 21 days ago
New kings and queens crowned as focus shifts to regional finals
It's the end of the road for City Stars and Talanta
City Stars and FC Talanta were relegated to NSL after finishing in the bottom two. Kenya Police lift first KPL title after draw with former league heavyweights Gor Mahia.
By 21 days ago
It's the end of the road for City Stars and Talanta
Prashant Thakar rules June's Mug of the Month in Kisumu
Prashant Thakrar emerged as the overall winner of the “June Babies Monthly Mug” golf tournament played over the weekend at Nyanza Golf Club.
By 21 days ago
Prashant Thakar rules June's Mug of the Month in Kisumu
Kenya Police finally lift KPL title after 11-year-long wait
After 11 years of waiting, Kenya Police lifted their first FKF Premier League title on Sunday after the curtains came down on the 2024-2025 season.
By 21 days ago
Kenya Police finally lift KPL title after 11-year-long wait
Morans seek to reclaim Rugby Africa 7s title
Kenya are in Group A, where they will face off against their long-time rivals Uganda, the reigning champions, as well as Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
By 23 days ago
Morans seek to reclaim Rugby Africa 7s title
Crowning moment for Police as relegation fight goes down to the wire
Gor to hand Police guard of honour on the final day of the season at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday.City Stars, Bidco and Murang’a fight to stay in the top-flight league.
By 23 days ago
Crowning moment for Police as relegation fight goes down to the wire