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Vihiga Queens off to flying start as FKF Women's Premier League kicks off
Former champions Vihiga Queens began the 2025–2026 FKF Women’s Premier League season in style, defeating Bungoma Queens 3-0 in the opener at the Bungoma Polytechnic Grounds on Sunday.
By 2 days ago
Vihiga Queens off to flying start as FKF Women's Premier League kicks off
Mombasa United, Migori Youth and MOFA set early pace as Super League race takes shape
The 2025/26 FKF National Super League is heating up after round two of matches, with Mombasa United, Migori Youth, MOFA, and Naivas setting the early pace.
By 2 days ago
Mombasa United, Migori Youth and MOFA set early pace as Super League race takes shape
Police and K'Ogalo bag wins as Shabana hold Tusker to go top
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia handed Robert Matano his second defeat of the new campaign after narrowly seeing off KCB 1-0 in a round four of the SportPesa Premier League action.
By 3 days ago
Police and K'Ogalo bag wins as Shabana hold Tusker to go top
Esports: Nakuru crown new champions as Kenya Series kick off
19-year-old Daniel Kibiwot was the star of the show as the Kenya Esports Series kicked off in Nakuru over the weekend.
By 2 days ago
Esports: Nakuru crown new champions as Kenya Series kick off
K'Ogalo ready for banker's test
High-flying Shabana faces Tusker test at Kasarani as Onyango remains keen to help K’Ogalo establish dominance over Matano’s men.
By 3 days ago
K'Ogalo ready for banker's test
Kakamega Homeboyz edge Sofapaka to pick first win of the season
New club signing Josphat Lopaga launched his campaign with a goal after netting the winner three minutes into the match.
By 4 days ago
Kakamega Homeboyz edge Sofapaka to pick first win of the season
Tusker's tipsy start continues after draw against Mathare Utd
Former league champions Tusker’s winless run stretched to three matches after they were held to a barren draw by Mathare United during a Sportpesa Premier League match on Wednesday.
By 7 days ago
Tusker's tipsy start continues after draw against Mathare Utd
Perfect debut as newbies Nairobi United beat Mara Sugar for first Premier League win
Nairobi United launched their SportPesa Premier League campaign on the front foot after narrowly seeing off Mara Sugar 1-0 in a rescheduled round one match on Wednesday.
By 7 days ago
Perfect debut as newbies Nairobi United beat Mara Sugar for first Premier League win
Tusker seek recovery as Police, Naibois rejoin league action
Tusker has endured one of its worst starts in recent years, losing both games and conceding four goals in the process.
By 7 days ago
Tusker seek recovery as Police, Naibois rejoin league action
KCB eye win against Sharks as league action picks up pace
The mixed results have left KCB fifth with three points same as Gor Mahia (4th), Murang’a Seal (6th), Bidco United (7th), and Mathare United (8th).
By 9 days ago
KCB eye win against Sharks as league action picks up pace
Kenya Police face Sudan's Al-Hilal in CAF Champions League final round
Police are bracing for a tough battle against Sudan’s Al-Hilal Omdurman in the second and final round of the CAF Champions League preliminary stage after narrowly advancing past Mogadishu City.
By 8 days ago
Kenya Police face Sudan's Al-Hilal in CAF Champions League final round
Nairobi United's Omalla dreaming of CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Duncan Omalla is dreaming big after helping Nairobi United reach the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
By 8 days ago
Nairobi United's Omalla dreaming of CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Nzoia Sugar and MOFA kick off Super League campaign with wins
The 2025-2026 National Super League kicked off over the weekend, as Nzoia Sugar and Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) announced themselves early with vital victories.
By 8 days ago
Nzoia Sugar and MOFA kick off Super League campaign with wins
KCB edge Kariobangi Sharks to bounce back to winning ways
KCB Bank Football Club bounced back to winning ways after narrowly edging out Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 in a midweek SportPesa League match played at Kasarani Annex.
By 8 days ago
KCB edge Kariobangi Sharks to bounce back to winning ways
Baraza appointed Bandari new coach
Bandari FC have appointed John Baraza as their new interim head coach following the sacking of Ken Odhiambo
By 8 days ago
Baraza appointed Bandari new coach
Esports Kenya launches national series across major towns
Kenya’s esports community is set for a breakthrough after Esports Kenya announced the launch of the Kenya Esports Series, a national competition that will run from October to December 2025.
By 8 days ago
Esports Kenya launches national series across major towns
Cricket: Ruaraka A and Samaj B crowned 50-overs league champions
Ruaraka “A” and Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj “B” have been crowned the 2025 Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NCCA) 50-Overs League champions after an action-packed finish to Week 14.
By 8 days ago
Cricket: Ruaraka A and Samaj B crowned 50-overs league champions
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Police plot how to shoot down Al-Hilal in Champions League
Striker Omalla says Nairobi United qualifying for second round in Confederation Cup was big for the team.
By 8 days ago
Police plot how to shoot down Al-Hilal in Champions League
Shabana and Posta Rangers top SportPesa League as new season picks pace
Shabana and Posta Rangers are the early pace setters of the 2025-2026 SportPesa League which continues to pick up pace with Sh20million prize money awaiting the top three.
By 8 days ago
Shabana and Posta Rangers top SportPesa League as new season picks pace
IOC invites medal designs for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The selected design will feature on the medals awarded to athletes who reach the podium in Senegal.
By 8 days ago
IOC invites medal designs for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Medical probe of Kenyans taken to Russia blocked
The High Court has blocked the DCI from taking away medical tests of former military officers claimed to be among those allegedly recruited to join Russia in war against Ukraine.
By 8 days ago
Medical probe of Kenyans taken to Russia blocked
Ruaraka A and Samaj B crowned NCCA 50-Overs League champions
Ruaraka, who only needed a win in their last outing, delivered when it mattered most, reclaiming the Super League crown they last won in 2023.
By 8 days ago
Ruaraka A and Samaj B crowned NCCA 50-Overs League champions
Kenya Police survive scare to go through
Kenya Police scrapped through to the second round of the CAF Champions League preliminary stages on a 3-3 aggregate despite losing 2-0 to Mogadishu City of Somalia.
By 9 days ago
Kenya Police survive scare to go through
Omore swings to victory in Mug tournament at Nyanza Golf Club
Tito Omore claimed his first title of the year after emerging as the overall winner of the Nyanza Mug of September played on Saturday at the Nyanza Golf Club.
By 9 days ago
Omore swings to victory in Mug tournament at Nyanza Golf Club
Nairobi United through to Confederation Cup second round
Last year, if you would tell any Nairobi United fan that they will be playing in the CAF Confederations Cup leave alone the Premier League, many would call you a day dreamer.
By 10 days ago
Nairobi United through to Confederation Cup second round
K'Ogalo bounce back as Tusker wobble again
Gor Mahia bounced back to winning ways after seeing off Sofapaka 2-0 in their second SportPesa Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium.
By 10 days ago
K'Ogalo bounce back as Tusker wobble again
Kenya Police keen to finish off the job
Kenya Police coach Etienne Ndayiragije says his team will approach the return leg against Mogadishu City at Nyayo Stadium with respect and focus.
By 10 days ago
Kenya Police keen to finish off the job
Austine Odhiambo returns to Harambee Stars squad for World Cup qualifiers
Odhiambo, who was omitted from the squad for Gambia and Seychelles fixtures, headlines the 24-man team that blends experience and new talent.
By 12 days ago
Austine Odhiambo returns to Harambee Stars squad for World Cup qualifiers
Chebet and Were star at BingwaFest in Siaya
Following her triumph, Chebet took home a total of Sh550,000 in prize money; Sh300,000 for winning the 10,000m and Sh250,000 for winning the 5,000m race. 
By 12 days ago
Chebet and Were star at BingwaFest in Siaya
All set for Nyanza Region BingwaFest extravaganza
The second season of the multi-discipline sports extravaganza kicked off last month as Nakuru hosted the Rift Valley Region event at the Afraha Stadium.
By 13 days ago
All set for Nyanza Region BingwaFest extravaganza
MOFA target Premier League ticket ahead of new NSL season
MOFA, who are based in Homa Bay, surprised many last season by finishing seventh with 49 points in their first appearance in the second-tier league.
By 13 days ago
MOFA target Premier League ticket ahead of new NSL season
Ulinzi Stars go top despite Kariobangi Sharks draw
Ulinzi Stars moved top of the SportPesa League despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Kariobangi Sharks
By 14 days ago
Ulinzi Stars go top despite Kariobangi Sharks draw
Shock for Gor Mahia as new SportPesa League kicks off
Record champions K’Ogalo fried by Bidco United as Leopards also dropped points.
By 15 days ago
Shock for Gor Mahia as new SportPesa League kicks off
Omondi's brace lifts KCB over Tusker as Sportpesa League kicks off
KCB FC kicked off the 2025-2026 Sportpesa League season on the front foot after securing a 2-0 win over Tusker FC in their opening match played on Friday at MISC Kasarani Stadium. 
By 18 days ago
Omondi's brace lifts KCB over Tusker as Sportpesa League kicks off
Kenya Police edge Mogadishu City for perfect CAF Champions League start
Kenya Police edge Mogadishu City 3-1 to kick off their CAF Champions League debut on the front foot.
By 18 days ago
Kenya Police edge Mogadishu City for perfect CAF Champions League start
AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks drop points in Sportpesa League
AFC Leopards dropped two important points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Sofapaka at Ulinzi Sports Complex
By 18 days ago
AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks drop points in Sportpesa League
Police seek to shoot their way into Champions League group stage
Kenya Police are eyeing a place in the group stages as they continue to grow in confidence on the continental stage.
By 18 days ago
Police seek to shoot their way into Champions League group stage
Tusker ready for new season, Okere says
Brewers kick off against KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Friday.
By 19 days ago
Tusker ready for new season, Okere says
Kitale fairways ready to welcome KCB East Africa Golf tour
The 18-hole par 73 Kitale Golf Club will play host to the highly awaited 20th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this weekend.
By 19 days ago
Kitale fairways ready to welcome KCB East Africa Golf tour
Harambee Stars drop two places in latest FIFA rankings
Kenya’s men’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has dropped two places to position 111 in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
By 20 days ago
Harambee Stars drop two places in latest FIFA rankings
State borrows Sh95.5b in five months as public debt hits Sh12 trillion
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DCI grills JKIA cocaine suspects as London police seek answers
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