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Why Ogam is the shining light in World Cup heartbreak
Ogam’s hunger, composure, and ability to deliver on the big stage make him the standout story of Kenya’s journey.
By 2 days ago
Why Ogam is the shining light in World Cup heartbreak
Chebet's women's 5000m World record ratified by World Athletics
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet has officially entered athletics history after World Athletics ratified her world record in the women’s 5000m.
By 2 days ago
Chebet's women's 5000m World record ratified by World Athletics
Will Kabras Sugar find winning sweetness at Dala Sevens again?
National Sevens Circuit reaches its climax at the weekend in Kisumu.
By 2 days ago
Will Kabras Sugar find winning sweetness at Dala Sevens again?
Practice will make perfect...one step at a time
Kenya will host Seychelles on Tuesday at Kasarani in a dead-rubber 2026 World Cup qualifier, with both teams already out of the race for a ticket to the USA-Mexico-Canada showpiece.
By 4 days ago
Practice will make perfect...one step at a time
Experience wins in grueling autocross championship at Stoni Athi
Experienced Baldev Chager showed once again why he is one of Kenya’s greatest drivers after producing a masterclass at the Shell Autocross Championship at Stoni Athi Resort.
By 3 days ago
Experience wins in grueling autocross championship at Stoni Athi
Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles 5-0 in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga and CHAN hero Ryan Ogam each scored a brace to inspire Kenya to a 5-0 win over Seychelles in a dead rubber Group F 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
By 3 days ago
Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles 5-0 in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Will Harambee Stars sing the redemption song?
Kenya has won eight of their 10 meetings with Seychelles. Stars to play for pride after World Cup exit.
By 5 days ago
Will Harambee Stars sing the redemption song?
Top guns book tickets in Kabeberi Sevens quarters
Kabras Sugar, Oilers, KCB and Strathmore Leos make last eight.
By 6 days ago
Top guns book tickets in Kabeberi Sevens quarters
Where it went wrong for McCarthy's Harambee Stars
The result left fans shocked and disappointed, many questioning whether Harambee Stars is truly moving in the right direction.
By 7 days ago
Where it went wrong for McCarthy's Harambee Stars
Kenyans bank on Kasarani fireworks ahead of Gambia tie
Harambee Stars seek redemption at home after 3-3 thriller in Abidjan last March.
By 8 days ago
Kenyans bank on Kasarani fireworks ahead of Gambia tie
Top names set for fierce battle as autocross action heads to Stoni Athi
Kenya’s motorsport scene will be bouncing back in style on Saturday as the Tai Racing/Shell 2025 Autocross and Autocross Plus Championship kicks off at the Stoni Athi Resort and Ranch.
By 7 days ago
Top names set for fierce battle as autocross action heads to Stoni Athi
KCB aim to rule at Kabeberi Sevens with National Sevens Circuit title in sight
KCB RFC will be the team to watch when the Kabeberi Sevens kicks off this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
By 7 days ago
KCB aim to rule at Kabeberi Sevens with National Sevens Circuit title in sight
Reality check for Harambee Stars after humbling home defeat to Gambia
Harambee Stars were handed a reality check on Friday after The Gambia hammered them 3-0 in Group F’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers match played at a packed Kasarani Stadium.
By 7 days ago
Reality check for Harambee Stars after humbling home defeat to Gambia
Benni McCarthy crowned coach of the month
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy was yesterday named the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for August, becoming the third foreign tactician to win the award this year.
By 10 days ago
Benni McCarthy crowned coach of the month
Why playing at Kasarani will be magical for Kenya
Harambee Stars are 10 points behind the qualification spot, with only four matches left.
By 10 days ago
Why playing at Kasarani will be magical for Kenya
Why Gambia is wary of Kenya ahead of Kasarani showdown
Both Kenya and Gambia have slim chances of qualifying for World Cup next year. Former Gor Mahia coach McKinstry to guide Gambia against the Kenyans on Friday.
By 9 days ago
Why Gambia is wary of Kenya ahead of Kasarani showdown
Ojwang draws inspiration from wife to win August Mug
Playing steady throughout the day, Ojwang carded a score of 69 net to claim his first-ever monthly mug title, edging out Cornila Obare, who finished runner-up with 70 net.
By 11 days ago
Ojwang draws inspiration from wife to win August Mug
Kenya pick up Chan 2024 pieces ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Olunga, who will once again lead the national team’s attack, said the players are motivated to give their best despite the slim chances of qualifying.
By 11 days ago
Kenya pick up Chan 2024 pieces ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Kenya's Gwendo in American Youth Athlete of the Year Award finals
Ethan Gwendo has been named a finalist for the prestigious Youth Athlete of the Year award.
By 10 days ago
Kenya's Gwendo in American Youth Athlete of the Year Award finals
Lessons learnt from Chan 2024 ahead of Afcon 2027 fixtures
Kenya will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda. From ticketing to security, accreditation and stadia facilities, Kenya know what must be done.
By 12 days ago
Lessons learnt from Chan 2024 ahead of Afcon 2027 fixtures
Morocco stuns Madagascar in five goal-thriller match to be crowned 2024 CHAN champions
Morocco clinch CHAN 2024 title with a 3-2 victory over finals debutants Madagascar; Atlas Lions become first team to win the trophy three times in the eight editions.
By 13 days ago
Morocco stuns Madagascar in five goal-thriller match to be crowned 2024 CHAN champions
Stars focus shifts to 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Austine left out
Kenya will face Gambia and Seychelles from September 5 at Kasarani. McCarthy retains most of the players that played in Chan tournament
By 16 days ago
Stars focus shifts to 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Austine left out
Kenya Police Bullets to face Kampala Queens in CAF Champions League qualifiers
Kenya Police Bullets have been drawn against Ugandan champions Kampala Queens in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers.
By 16 days ago
Kenya Police Bullets to face Kampala Queens in CAF Champions League qualifiers
Austine, Bajaber left out as McCarthy names final Harambee Stars World Cup qualifiers squad
Austine Odhiambo and Eric “Marcelo” Ouma will not feature for Harambee Stars in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
By 16 days ago
Austine, Bajaber left out as McCarthy names final Harambee Stars World Cup qualifiers squad
Osumba, the KCB fly half who finds joy in helping lonely homeless children
When Stephen Osumba steps onto the rugby field, he plays with the confidence of a man who has found his calling but off the pitch, his heart beats just as strongly for homeless children.
By 18 days ago
Osumba, the KCB fly half who finds joy in helping lonely homeless children
Kenyans hope Stars will lift themselves up after Chan exit
McCarthy believes Kenyan football is on an upward trajectory as Harambee Stars is forced to watch remainder of Chan from afar after quarters heartbreak.
By 20 days ago
Kenyans hope Stars will lift themselves up after Chan exit
Musingu wins silver as Ugandans triumph
Musingu High School from Kakamega are the 2025 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations football boys silver medalists.
By 21 days ago
Musingu wins silver as Ugandans triumph
Kenya eyes historic semi-final spot
Harambee Stars will be out to continue with their fairytale run at the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) when they face Madagascar Friday at Kasarani Stadium from 5pm.
By 22 days ago
Kenya eyes historic semi-final spot
Harambee Stars bow out of CHAN after losing to Madagascar in post-match penalties
Madagascar qualifies for semi-finals after 4-3 win against Harambee Stars on penalty shootouts; teams scored 1-1 at full-time of play.
By 21 days ago
Harambee Stars bow out of CHAN after losing to Madagascar in post-match penalties
Kisii School crowned East Africa rugby 15s champions
Kisii School are the 2025 East Africa Secondary School rugby 15s champions.
By 22 days ago
Kisii School crowned East Africa rugby 15s champions
Harambee Stars' pathway to 2024 Chan final
The tournament pathway means that Kenya can only meet either Tanzania or Uganda in the final, should they get there.
By 24 days ago
Harambee Stars' pathway to 2024 Chan final
Madagascar will be no easy ride for Kenya
Madagascar showed determination and fighting spirit to reach the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), where they will now face Kenya in Nairobi on Friday.
By 25 days ago
Madagascar will be no easy ride for Kenya
St Peter's Mumias edge closer to rugby 7s title
Battle for FEASSSA rugby Sevens title continued yesterday as national champions St Peter's Mumias remained on pole position to reclaim the title they last won in 2016.
By 25 days ago
St Peter's Mumias edge closer to rugby 7s title
Raju Bhayani shines as five qualify for NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale
Raju Bhayani rolled back the years at the weekend to emerge the overall winner of the NCBA Golf Series Kisumu leg played at the Nyanza Golf Club.
By 24 days ago
Raju Bhayani shines as five qualify for NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale
Harambee Stars: From underdogs to title contenders
Harambee Stars produced one of their best ever tournament runs as they finished unbeaten and top of Group A in the just concluded 2024 CHAN preliminary matches.
By 25 days ago
Harambee Stars: From underdogs to title contenders
School Games: St Peter's Mumias crowned East Africa sevens rugby champions
The national champions led a Kenyan 1-2-3 clean podium sweep on Tuesday when the sevens version of rugby ended in a mud-soaked Bull Ring in Kakamega.
By 24 days ago
School Games: St Peter's Mumias crowned East Africa sevens rugby champions
Harambee Stars come out of Group of Death unscathed
Harambee Stars will now play Madagascar at home in the quarterfinal after finishing tops in Group A.
By 26 days ago
Harambee Stars come out of Group of Death unscathed
McCarthy going for victory against Zambia
Benni McCarthy has urged Harambee Stars to end their group stage campaign in style when they face Zambia in their final Group A clash of CHAN 2024 today.
By 27 days ago
McCarthy going for victory against Zambia
Harambee Stars top CHAN Group after Ogam goal vs Zambia
The win also confirmed a home quarter-final clash against Madagascar on Friday, keeping alive the dream of lifting the trophy on Kenyan soil.
By 26 days ago
Harambee Stars top CHAN Group after Ogam goal vs Zambia
JOBO and Butere's Red Commandos hit the ground running
St Joseph Boy’s Kitale kicked off their East Africa campaign on the front foot Saturday after thrashing Burundian outfit Mpanda 6-0 at Kakamega High School.
By 27 days ago
JOBO and Butere's Red Commandos hit the ground running
There's urgent need to stop air pollution in Nairobi
Opinion
By Kentice Tikolo
11 mins ago
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Opinion
By Mark Oloo
29 mins ago