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Shujaa and Lionesses eye crucial playoff push in Sao Paulo
Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses will on Saturday face a defining weekend as the HSBC SVNS 2 series heads to its final leg in São Paulo, Brazil, with both sides chasing playoff places.
By 5 days ago
Shujaa and Lionesses eye crucial playoff push in Sao Paulo
Shujaa hammer Germany to kick off Sao Paulo 7s with big win
The win was important for Shujaa, who were looking to bounce back after losing to the same opponents last weekend.
By 4 days ago
Shujaa hammer Germany to kick off Sao Paulo 7s with big win
Harambee Stars pull together ahead of their match with Estonia
The national football team will face Estonia today at 7 pm.
By 6 days ago
Harambee Stars pull together ahead of their match with Estonia
Shujaa keep playoffs dream alive
Kenya's women's rugby team Lionesses finish bottom in Uruguay. Kenya Sevens are third in Division 2 standings ahead of Sao Paulo finale.
By 9 days ago
Shujaa keep playoffs dream alive
Leopards in high spirits after having a taste of cold Tusker
Beja strikes late as Leopards edge Tusker 1-0. Ulinzi stun Naibois to move out of bottom three.
By 10 days ago
Leopards in high spirits after having a taste of cold Tusker
Schools: Manyatta, Maseno and Ng'iya Girls dominate Nyanza finals
Defending champions Manyatta Secondary, Maseno School and Ng’iya Girls stamped their authority at the ongoing Nyanza Region Term One games
By 13 days ago
Schools: Manyatta, Maseno and Ng'iya Girls dominate Nyanza finals
Schools: St Mary's Yala rules handball, basketball and rugby at Nyanza games
Heavyweights St Mary’s School Yala were on top form after dominating their respective disciplines at the ongoing Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games being held at Maseno.
By 13 days ago
Schools: St Mary's Yala rules handball, basketball and rugby at Nyanza games
Heavyweights Kisumu Day, Yala, and Nyakach Girls eye victories
Kisumu Day, St Mary’s Yala and Nyakach Girls will be seeking to assert their dominance in hockey, rugby and basketball.
By 15 days ago
Heavyweights Kisumu Day, Yala, and Nyakach Girls eye victories
Nyanza Region games promise fierce battles
Intense battles are expected when the Nyanza Region Secondary Schools Term One begin on Wednesday at Maseno School, with draws placing traditional giants against each other.
By 16 days ago
Nyanza Region games promise fierce battles
Mathare United cage AFC Leopards as Sofapaka woes worsen
Mathare United came from a goal down to thrash title hopefuls AFC Leopards 4-1 in an entertaining Sportpesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium yesterday
By 17 days ago
Mathare United cage AFC Leopards as Sofapaka woes worsen
Kisumu and MMUST axed as Kabras top
Kisumu and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology have been relegated from the Kenya Cup.
By 17 days ago
Kisumu and MMUST axed as Kabras top
Leopards aim to close gap on leaders Gor Mahia
AFC Leopards will aim to narrow the gap on SportPesa Premier League leaders Gor Mahia when they face Mathare United at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.
By 19 days ago
Leopards aim to close gap on leaders Gor Mahia
Ayimba and Tanga return as Shujaa name squad for Montevideo 7s
Kenya will be seeking to finish among the top four teams with eyes set on the promotion and relegation championships dubbed SVNS World Championship playoffs.
By 19 days ago
Ayimba and Tanga return as Shujaa name squad for Montevideo 7s
Thank you and goodbye, coach Firat
Kenyans across the football community are mourning former Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat as a passionate but controversial figure who led the national team during a difficult period.
By 23 days ago
Thank you and goodbye, coach Firat
Kisumu Youngsters promoted after 10 years of sweat and sacrifice
After a decade of perseverance, unpaid play and near misses, Kisumu Youngsters Hockey Club have finally earned promotion, capping ten years of sacrifice and determination.
By 25 days ago
Kisumu Youngsters promoted after 10 years of sweat and sacrifice
Posta Rangers slow down Gor Mahia's title charge
Gor Mahia’s title charge was slowed down yesterday after Posta Rangers held the record Kenyan champions to a 1-1 draw in a midweek Sportpesa Premier League match
By 27 days ago
Posta Rangers slow down Gor Mahia's title charge
Chess: Young stars and masters to clash at Kisumu Open Grand Prix
The lakeside city of Kisumu will this weekend host top chess talent when the Kisumu Open Grand Prix second edition takes place on March 7 and 8 at Jalaram Academy.
By 26 days ago
Chess: Young stars and masters to clash at Kisumu Open Grand Prix
Nyanza Golf Club ready for International Women's Day tourney
Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu is set to host a special golf tournament this weekend as part of activities to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day celebrations.
By 26 days ago
Nyanza Golf Club ready for International Women's Day tourney
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations postponed
The competition had initially been scheduled to take place from 17 March to 3 April 2026.
By 27 days ago
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations postponed
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls rule basketball in Siaya
St Mary’s School Yala and Ng’iya Girls High School were on a class of their own after dominating the 2026 Siaya County Secondary School Term One games
By 27 days ago
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls rule basketball in Siaya
Kakamega ready to reclaim rugby crown as newbies eye titles in Bungoma games
Former rugby 15s champions Kakamega High will be keen to remind naysayers that indeed rugby is made at the Barbarians' territory when Kakamega County Term One games kick off
By 28 days ago
Kakamega ready to reclaim rugby crown as newbies eye titles in Bungoma games
Kisumu Day seek redemption in hockey as Maseno School eye coveted rugby crown
Kisumu Day will be hoping to reclaim their lost glory when this year’s Kisumu County Term One begin today at Kisumu Boys, Kisumu Girls and Lions School
By 29 days ago
Kisumu Day seek redemption in hockey as Maseno School eye coveted rugby crown
Anyonyi and Malit shine at motocross season opener
Ethan Anyonyi and Dimitar Krachev-Malit were the stars of the day as the 2026 motocross season burst into life at the Jamhuri MX Grounds in Nairobi. 
By 28 days ago
Anyonyi and Malit shine at motocross season opener
It's only God who'll save Batoto ba Mungu from relegation
Sofapaka and Ulinzi Stars together with APS Bomet are in trouble of facing the chop from the SportPesa Premier League after the trio lost again in Monday’s matches played across the country.
By 30 days ago
It's only God who'll save Batoto ba Mungu from relegation
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls ready to shine again in Siaya
Defending champions Ng’iya Girls and St Mary’s Yala are the teams to watch as the Siaya County Term One games get underway at Ukwala High School in Ugenya Sub County.
By 30 days ago
School Games: St Mary's Yala and Ng'iya Girls ready to shine again in Siaya
Agoro Sare, Ringa Boys upbeat ahead of Homa Bay County games
Defending champions Agoro Sare are confident as the Homa Bay County Term One games draw closer, with the basketball giants keen to protect their crown and return to the regional stage.
By 30 days ago
Agoro Sare, Ringa Boys upbeat ahead of Homa Bay County games
School Games: Kisumu Day, Nyabondo eye hockey and rugby titles
Kisumu Day and Nyabondo will be seeking to win the hockey boys and rugby 15s titles, respectively, when the 2026 Kisumu County Term One games kick off tomorrow
By 29 days ago
School Games: Kisumu Day, Nyabondo eye hockey and rugby titles
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Jack of two trades, master of both: From sporting heroes to business champions
Instead of waiting for retirement to figure things out, sportsmen are investing early, building businesses and shaping life beyond medals and trophies.
By 1 month ago
Jack of two trades, master of both: From sporting heroes to business champions
Premium
How broken league is derailing Kenya Lionesses' future
Kenya is currently ranked 20th in the World Rugby women's table, with poor planning, players' welfare and lack of sponsors and frustrations clouding the women's side.
By 1 month ago
How broken league is derailing Kenya Lionesses' future
All set for Kisumu County special needs primary school games
The upcoming games will feature seven categories: physically impaired, visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectually challenged, autism, cerebral palsy, and deaf-blind.
By 1 month ago
All set for Kisumu County special needs primary school games
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
AFC Leopards face Shabana test on Sunday as both teams seek to cut K’Ogalo lead.
By 1 month ago
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
AFC Leopards suffer blow in title race
AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at Kasarani Stadium.
By 1 month ago
AFC Leopards suffer blow in title race
AFC Leopards stumble in SPL title race
AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at Kasarani Stadium.
By 1 month ago
AFC Leopards stumble in SPL title race
Frenchman Mette off to winning start as Tusker edge Murang'a Seal 1-0
Frenchman Julien Mette has bagged his first win as a SportPesa Premier League coach after leading former champions Tusker FC to a narrow 1-0 win over Murang’a Seal
By 1 month ago
Frenchman Mette off to winning start as Tusker edge Murang'a Seal 1-0
Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace
The SportPesa Premier League title race and relegation battle is beginning to take shape with 13 matches left before the end of the 2025-2026 season.
By 1 month ago
Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace
Attyang, Kanjejo and Omore shine at February Nyanza Mug of the Month
Attyang stole the spotlight after posting an impressive 63 nett to emerge the overall winner and claim her first-ever mug title at the lakeside course.
By 1 month ago
Attyang, Kanjejo and Omore shine at February Nyanza Mug of the Month
Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open
Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout performances
By 1 month ago
Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open
Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess
Goldfields Migori, Makini School, Golden Elites, Mudasa, Jalaram, and Beshine School were among the top performers at the Nyanza regional Youth and Cadet Chess Championship
By 1 month ago
Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
AFC Leopards will be aiming to return to winning form this weekend as the SportPesa Premier League resumes with a decisive round of fixtures.
By 1 month ago
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion
Kiara beat Egypt’s Hamza H. Abuhalwa, Mohamed El Bounjaimi of Morocco and Togo’s Ilan Tchaa Arou to the continental title.
By 1 month ago
Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion
Education PS flags possible scrapping of C4 schools
Education
By Juliet Omelo
57 mins ago
More than crime: The psychology behind corruption in Kenya
Health Opinion
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
1 hr ago
COG condemns assault on Governor Lelelit at Senate
Politics
By Esther Nyambura
2 hrs ago