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KCB overcome Blak Blad to maintain unbeaten run in Kenya Cup

The bankers hammered the Kenyatta University students 33-22.

KCB overcome Blak Blad to maintain unbeaten run in Kenya Cup

Defending champions Kabras Sugar enjoy Kenya Cup sweetness

Defending champions Kabras Sugar enjoy Kenya Cup sweetness

Schools: St Mary's and Koyonzo shine on day one of Yala Open Tournament

Schools: St Mary's and Koyonzo shine on day one of Yala Open Tournament

SCHOOLS: Black Saints, Maseno, and St Anthony's Kitale to renew rivalry at Yala Open

SCHOOLS: Black Saints, Maseno, and St Anthony's Kitale to renew rivalry at Yala Open

Swamibapa 'A' face Kanbis 'A', Ruaraka 'A' in T20 double header weekend

Sunday’s highlight will see Ruaraka ‘A’ host to Swamibapa ‘A’ at their Thika Road backyard.

Swamibapa 'A' face Kanbis 'A', Ruaraka 'A' in T20 double header weekend

FKF-PL: Tusker eye top spot as they face Ulinzi Stars

The Brewers seek to maintain grip at the summit

FKF-PL: Tusker eye top spot as they face Ulinzi Stars

Perth 7s: Shujaa to face USA in ninth-place playoffs after stunning Uruguay

Kenya Sevens recovered from Friday’s poor show to hammer Uruguay 19-5.

Perth 7s: Shujaa to face USA in ninth-place playoffs after stunning Uruguay

Fairways come alive as January babies tee off at Nyanza Golf Club

Golfers will tee off from 7am.

Fairways come alive as January babies tee off at Nyanza Golf Club

Perth 7s: Shujaa fall to New Zealand in opener

Odongo and Ooro scored for Kenya in the 29-14 defeat.

Perth 7s: Shujaa fall to New Zealand in opener

Perth 7s: Kenya Sevens renew rivalry with New Zealand from 6am

Kenya are in Group C together with New Zealand, Fiji and Uruguay.

Perth 7s: Kenya Sevens renew rivalry with New Zealand from 6am

Shujaa humbled by Fiji as Kenya exit Perth Sevens

Kenya face Uruguay in their final pool match on Saturday but just for formality.

Shujaa humbled by Fiji as Kenya exit Perth Sevens

All set for FKF Youth League season finale

The last edition of the FKF Youth League saw Rodney Strikers emerge as winners in the Boys U15 and U13 categories.

All set for FKF Youth League season finale

Odhiambo crowned champion in Kisumu's prestigious Captain's Prize tournament

Golfers bid farewell to Thomas Odongo after exiting captaincy at Nyanza Golf.

Odhiambo crowned champion in Kisumu's prestigious Captain's Prize tournament

FKF-PL: Talanta cage AFC Leopards to bag first ever win over Ingwe

The relegation threatened outfit hit Leopards 4-2 on Saturday at Dandora.

FKF-PL: Talanta cage AFC Leopards to bag first ever win over Ingwe

FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars, Mara Sugar shine in Saturday's action

Homeboyz survive Bidco United scare.

FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars, Mara Sugar shine in Saturday's action

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia, Tusker renew rivalry in battle for top spot

Zico keen to lift Gor back to the top.

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia, Tusker renew rivalry in battle for top spot

FKF-PL: Tusker silence K'Ogalo to move three points clear

Kenya Police move second after win over Muranga Seal.

FKF-PL: Tusker silence K'Ogalo to move three points clear

Kenya Cup: Quins face Nondies test as battle for top four intensifies

Kabras, KCB and Oilers seek to maintain unbeaten run.

Kenya Cup: Quins face Nondies test as battle for top four intensifies

MMUST face Western Bulls in Kakamega derby in KRU Championship

Asila keen to guide MMUST to the top.

MMUST face Western Bulls in Kakamega derby in KRU Championship

FKF-PL. AFC Leopards face struggling Talanta

Ingwe are unbeaten in their last five outings, boasting impressive wins over Bandari (2-0), defending champions Tusker (4-1), and Kenya Police (1-0).

FKF-PL. AFC Leopards face struggling Talanta

Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar hit Mwamba to maintain scoring form

Kabras sit top with 25 points after five wins in a row.

Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar hit Mwamba to maintain scoring form

Kenya Esports Federation joins Olympic family with NOC-K recognition

Kenya makes history with NOC-K recognition of Esports Federation.

Kenya Esports Federation joins Olympic family with NOC-K recognition

Ruaraka 'A' face Kanbis 'A' in NPCA Twenty20 opener

The T20 season will feature three categories of competition; namely Super Division, Division One and Division Two.

Ruaraka 'A' face Kanbis 'A' in NPCA Twenty20 opener

Nyanza Golf Club gears up for Captain's Prize action on the shores of Lake Victoria

Tee-off begins at 7:20 a.m., with Isaac Noo, Lucy Kongani, Cynthia Achieng, and Ben Otieno leading the way.

Nyanza Golf Club gears up for Captain's Prize action on the shores of Lake Victoria

Nicholas Odhiambo shines in Clubnite as Nyanza Golf Club Captain's Prize 2025 tees off

Captain Thomas Odongo praised the participants for their outstanding performances and camaraderie.

Nicholas Odhiambo shines in Clubnite as Nyanza Golf Club Captain's Prize 2025 tees off

Harambee Stars lands in Group of Death after historic CHAN draw

Kenya will face a daunting challenge in Group A alongside two-time champions Morocco, 2016 winners DR Congo, 2012 AFCON victors Zambia, and Angola.

Harambee Stars lands in Group of Death after historic CHAN draw

From Goals to Grades: Kenya's Secondary School athletes score big in KCSE Results

St Mary’s Yala, Ng’iya Girls, Agoro Sare, St. Joseph Girls, Kisumu Girls and others prove dual excellence possible.

From Goals to Grades: Kenya's Secondary School athletes score big in KCSE Results

St Joseph Girls and St. Anthony's Bays: Where sports and academics thrive together

St. Joseph Girls Kitale and St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale are Rift Valley’s most successful schools in sports.

St Joseph Girls and St. Anthony's Bays: Where sports and academics thrive together

Menengai Oilers keep pace with Kenya Cup big boys after Nakuru Derby victory

Oilers join KCB and Kabras Sugar at the top of table standings with 20 points.

Menengai Oilers keep pace with Kenya Cup big boys after Nakuru Derby victory

Maseno School shines on the rugby field and in KCSE results

The rugby players scored an average mean score of B plain.

Maseno School shines on the rugby field and in KCSE results

St Mary's Yala excels on the field and in the classroom following KCSE success

Ng’iya Girls, Kisumu Girls, Otieno Oyoo and many other schools also bag good grades.

St Mary's Yala excels on the field and in the classroom following KCSE success

Kenya to host inaugural Phygital Cup ahead of Dubai games

Phygital football combines a 5v5 soccer match with a PlayStation 5 football simulation.

Kenya to host inaugural Phygital Cup ahead of Dubai games

FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars edge Mara Sugar to move four points clear off relegation zone

Staphod Odhiambo netted the winner for the soldiers who continue their resurgence.

FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars edge Mara Sugar to move four points clear off relegation zone

Why indiscipline in Harambee Stars raises questions ahead of Chan next month

Captain Omar sees red after scuffle with referee as national football team lose to Zanzibar.

Why indiscipline in Harambee Stars raises questions ahead of Chan next month

Former Harambee Stars star Elijah Onsika calls for discipline reforms in national team

Kenya lost to Zanzibar 1-0 after scuffle with referee saw captain Omar see red.

Former Harambee Stars star Elijah Onsika calls for discipline reforms in national team

How missing a flight propelled Ng'iya Girls top student Atieno to academic glory

How academic flight sparked fierce competition at Ng'iya Girls.

How missing a flight propelled Ng'iya Girls top student Atieno to academic glory

KCB crush Mwamba to move top of Kenya Cup

The bankers leapfrogged Kabras Sugar at the top of Kenya Cup after 77-22 win.

KCB crush Mwamba to move top of Kenya Cup

FKF-PL: Focus on relegation battle as Posta Rangers and Talanta begin fight

Tusker eye top spot with defending champions Gor Mahia not inactive this weekend.

FKF-PL: Focus on relegation battle as Posta Rangers and Talanta begin fight

Kabras Sugar ready to extend dominance as Kenya Cup resumes

Bottom-placed Kisumu RFC seek redemption against South Coast Pirates.

Kabras Sugar ready to extend dominance as Kenya Cup resumes

Kisumu arrest South Coast Pirates to pick first Kenya Cup win

Debutants Darrell Omondi and Branton Lusisa scored to lead Kisumu to win.

Kisumu arrest South Coast Pirates to pick first Kenya Cup win

Defending champions Kabras school Strathmore university how to play rugby

Kabras slip to second after KCB’s massive 77-22 win over Mwamba.

Defending champions Kabras school Strathmore university how to play rugby

FKF-PL: Shabana sip cold Tusker at Gusii Stadium in Kisii

The Gusii outfit came from behind to edge title contenders Tusker 2-1 on Saturday.

FKF-PL: Shabana sip cold Tusker at Gusii Stadium in Kisii

Mapinduzi Cup: It's do or die as Harambee Stars face Zanzibar in decider

Harambee Stars play the hosts at Gombani Stadium from 7pm.

Mapinduzi Cup: It's do or die as Harambee Stars face Zanzibar in decider

Mapinduzi Cup: Kimanzi inspired Harambee Stars eye title

Kenya sit top of the round-robin pool with four points and face Zanzibar in do or die clash on Friday.

Mapinduzi Cup: Kimanzi inspired Harambee Stars eye title

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