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Simbas roar past United Arab Emirates

Kenya Simbas came from 14-0 down to thrash United Arab Emirates 54-24 in a friendly match held at the RFUEA Grounds.

Simbas roar past United Arab Emirates

Four coaches later, Gor Mahia can't find footing in FKF Premier League title chase

Four coaches later, Gor Mahia can't find footing in FKF Premier League title chase

Cane farmers back sugar mill leasing as Kisumu leaders oppose plan

Cane farmers back sugar mill leasing as Kisumu leaders oppose plan

Thumbs up, Kenya Police are almost there

Thumbs up, Kenya Police are almost there

Kenya Police open six-point lead in title race

Kenya Police inched closer towards a maiden FKF Premier League title after seeing off FC Talanta 1-0 in a crucial match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, which hosted a double header.

Kenya Police open six-point lead in title race

City Stars, Bidco United and Mara Sugar take relegation fight to the wire

Bidco United, Nairobi City Stars and Murang’a Seal fight to avoid relegation will go down to the wire as two games remain until the end of the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League season.

City Stars, Bidco United and Mara Sugar take relegation fight to the wire

KCB extends Chess Premier League perfect run in Kisumu

Eight-time Kenya Chess Premier League champions KCB Chess Club resumed its league fixtures on a high with a commanding display

KCB extends Chess Premier League perfect run in Kisumu

Koyonzo crowned Scrummage Katch 7s champions in Kakamega

Koyonzo Secondary School reaffirmed their dominance in school rugby sevens after being crowned champions of the 2025 Scrummage Katch Sevens Boys tournament

Koyonzo crowned Scrummage Katch 7s champions in Kakamega

All eyes on Police, Tusker and Gor Mahia as FKF PL title race hots up

Defending champions Gor Mahia, Tusker and leaders Kenya Police will all be seeking redemption after rather unexpected midweek results

All eyes on Police, Tusker and Gor Mahia as FKF PL title race hots up

Homeboyz slows down Kenya Police title charge in Mumias

Leaders Kenya Police have handed defending champions Gor Mahia the advantage to overtake them in the race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League title

Homeboyz slows down Kenya Police title charge in Mumias

Talanta stun Tusker to move out of the relegation zone

FC Talanta today moved out of the relegation zone after stunning title hopefuls Tusker 2-0 in a midweek FKF Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium.

Talanta stun Tusker to move out of the relegation zone

Advantage Gor Mahia as Police and Tusker drop points

Talanta bottle Tusker's title hopes as Kakamega Homeboyz disarm leaders Police.

Advantage Gor Mahia as Police and Tusker drop points

It's fight for survival as three teams seek to hang on in FKF-PL

City Stars believe they can stay afloat as relegation battles goes down to the wire. Police lead charge for the title as Tusker and Gor refuse to give up.

It's fight for survival as three teams seek to hang on in FKF-PL

Ulinzi Starlets handed a lifeline in battle for the title against Bullets

The race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Women’s Premier League took a different plot when Ulinzi Starlets slowed down Kenya Police Bullets coronation.

Ulinzi Starlets handed a lifeline in battle for the title against Bullets

Cheruiyot's tees off to victory at Nyanza Golf Club

Amos Cheruiyot beat a field of over 50 golfers to win the First Assurance Golf tournament held at Nyanza Golf Club over the weekend.

Cheruiyot's tees off to victory at Nyanza Golf Club

Police lead title charge as City Stars revives relegation battle

The battle to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League and that of avoiding being relegated to the National Super League is expected to go down to the wire.

Police lead title charge as City Stars revives relegation battle

Crunch time in FKF PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Kenya Police face Homeboyz test as Tusker, Gor Mahia keep title chase alive. Relegation fight heats up as Murang’a Seal, City Stars in must-win midweek duels.

Crunch time in FKF PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Crunch time in FKF-PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Kenya Police face Homeboyz test as Tusker, Gor Mahia keep title chase alive.

Crunch time in FKF-PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Why youngster Athena has bright future

Despite being only nine years old, what the Kenyan-Greek swimming sensation from Braeburn Garden Estate School has achieved is beyond her age.

Why youngster Athena has bright future

Kenya Police look to maintain top spot as Shabana seek redemption

The race to win the FKF Premier League title resumes today with leaders Kenya Police looking to maintain their top spot when they travel to face Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club.

Kenya Police look to maintain top spot as Shabana seek redemption

Golfers ready to tee off at Nyanza Club for Kisumu tourney

Anticipation is building ahead of the First Assurance Golf Tournament set to tee off at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on Saturday.

Golfers ready to tee off at Nyanza Club for Kisumu tourney

Boost for Kisumu's growing financial power as First Assurance opens new branch

First Assurance marks 95 years with new Kisumu branch in city centre push.

Boost for Kisumu's growing financial power as First Assurance opens new branch

Rising Stars exit CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations with heads held high

Kenya are out of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Rising Stars exit CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations with heads held high

Hooliganism threatens to stall growth of local football again

The Nyanza derby pitting Gor and Shabana on Sunday left fans in hospital as former players call for action to safeguard football ahead of Chan and Afcon.

Hooliganism threatens to stall growth of local football again

Kenya Police leads title race as Gor and Tusker follow

Kenya Police increased their chances of claiming their maiden FKF Premier League title after picking a narrow 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks.

Kenya Police leads title race as Gor and Tusker follow

Crowd trouble at Gusii Stadium as Gor Mahia beat rivals Shabana

Fans injured ahead of kick-off as Gor Mahia keep pressure on league leaders Police. Many questions were raised over the security situation of the match.

Crowd trouble at Gusii Stadium as Gor Mahia beat rivals Shabana

Kenya Sevens, Lionesses qualify for World Rugby Division Two series

Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses have secured promotion to the HSBC SVNS Series Division II after impressive performances at the playoffs.

Kenya Sevens, Lionesses qualify for World Rugby Division Two series

Rising Stars target crucial win over Tunisia in AFCON U-20 clash

Kenya’s Rising Stars aim to revive their CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hopes when they face Tunisia on Sunday, May 4, in Cairo at 6 p.m. East African Time.

Rising Stars target crucial win over Tunisia in AFCON U-20 clash

AFCON U20: Rising Stars seek redemption against Tunisia

Rising Stars will be keen to bounce back to winning ways when they play Tunisia in their second Group B match of the ongoing CAF U-20 AFCON in Cairo from 6pm East African Time.

AFCON U20: Rising Stars seek redemption against Tunisia

Lionesses aim to complete Seven Series spot hunt in Los Angeles

Lionesses set sights on securing Seven Series spot in Los Angeles.

Lionesses aim to complete Seven Series spot hunt in Los Angeles

Why Kenya Sevens and Shujaa will not play in World Rugby Sevens Series

Fans across the world will not wear their favourite red, green and white jerseys to support Shujaa after a new format released by World Rugby locks out Kenya Sevens

Why Kenya Sevens and Shujaa will not play in World Rugby Sevens Series

Why Rising Stars Afcon fate hangs in the balance

Rising Stars have their work cut out for them at the ongoing CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after losing their opening match to Morocco 3-2 on their debut.

Why Rising Stars Afcon fate hangs in the balance

Will Shabana pressure rattle title hopefuls Gor, Tusker and Police?

Shabana fans can dare dream. The question remains, what if?

Will Shabana pressure rattle title hopefuls Gor, Tusker and Police?

Kenya's Rising Stars keen to show they are not underdogs at Afcon

Little is said about Kenya, the Rising Stars who are equally talented and have the chance to go toe to toe with the heavyweights.

Kenya's Rising Stars keen to show they are not underdogs at Afcon

Why Shabana could rattle title hopefuls Police, Tusker and Gor

Glamour Boys are six points off leaders Police after five wins in seven matches. Police lead log with 52 points, a point behind Tusker and two ahead of Gor.

Why Shabana could rattle title hopefuls Police, Tusker and Gor

Magero smiles to victory as Nyanza Club honours Onditi in April Mug

The tournament celebrates golfers born in April, among them was Onditi who after planning for the tournament passing away before she could achieve her dream of making the day a success.

Magero smiles to victory as Nyanza Club honours Onditi in April Mug

Kenya Police leapfrog Tusker at the summit

The bankers had the perfect start to the match after surging ahead through Patrick Otieno in the eighth minute for a 1-0 lead.

Kenya Police leapfrog Tusker at the summit

Kabras chase four-peat in Enterprise Cup final against Oilers

Kenya rugby powerhouse Kabras Sugar will be keen to continue their dominance when they face off against Menengai Oilers in the Enterprise Cup final to be at the ASK Showground in Nakuru.

Kabras chase four-peat in Enterprise Cup final against Oilers

All set for E-sports football tournament in Kisumu

Kisumu is set to host one of its most anticipated esports events this year — the Makaveli EA football Tournament — scheduled for Saturdayat Quinten Mall.

All set for E-sports football tournament in Kisumu

Kisumu gears up for April Babies Monthly Mug at Nyanza Golf Club

Kisumu is set to come alive this Saturday as Nyanza Golf Club hosts one of its most colorful and spirited events of the year—the April Babies Monthly Mug.

Kisumu gears up for April Babies Monthly Mug at Nyanza Golf Club

Gor Mahia's title charge slowed down by Talanta

Gor Mahia’s charge towards another attempt to retain the FKF Premier League title was slowed down on when relegation-fighting FC Talanta bagged a shocking 1-0 win

Gor Mahia's title charge slowed down by Talanta

Menengai Oilers ready to tame Kabras in Rai Derby final

Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru is optimistic his side will give it everything when they face arch-rivals Kabras Sugar RFC

Menengai Oilers ready to tame Kabras in Rai Derby final

Maluki, Mutuku up in arms as rival camps seek to replace Tergat at NOC-K

It’s all systems go as the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) holds its elections on Thursday in Nairobi.

Maluki, Mutuku up in arms as rival camps seek to replace Tergat at NOC-K

Defending champions Gor Mahia seek to revive title hopes against Talanta

Gor Mahia will be keen to close the gap between them and leaders Tusker to within a point when they face off against relegation-fighting FC Talanta

Defending champions Gor Mahia seek to revive title hopes against Talanta

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