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From football to rugby: Akengo's journey with South Coast Pirates

The former Kabras star hopes to kick Pirates to safety with two matches left. Rugby was never his first choice as he started playing football in Kangemi.

From football to rugby: Akengo's journey with South Coast Pirates

Aging like fine wine, senior golfers defy time on the fairways

Aging like fine wine, senior golfers defy time on the fairways

Advantage to Police as defending champs Gor and Tusker fumble

Advantage to Police as defending champs Gor and Tusker fumble

Kenya Cup: Unbeaten run at stake as Menengai Oilers host Impala Saracens

Kenya Cup: Unbeaten run at stake as Menengai Oilers host Impala Saracens

FKF-PL: Kakamega Homeboyz skin Simba wa Nairobi as Sharks winless run continues

Kariobangi Sharks are yet to win this year.

FKF-PL: Kakamega Homeboyz skin Simba wa Nairobi as Sharks winless run continues

FKF-PL: Relegation battle heats up as Talanta and Bidco continue fight for survival

Sixteenth-placed Talanta, sitting just above the relegation zone with 18 points, will have a tough task on Saturday when they visit Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club.

FKF-PL: Relegation battle heats up as Talanta and Bidco continue fight for survival

KCB drop points as Gor and Tusker face off in top-of-table clash

KCB’s push to challenge for the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League title suffered a serious setback Saturday after the bankers went down 2-0 to ten-man Sofapaka.

KCB drop points as Gor and Tusker face off in top-of-table clash

Vancouver 7s: Kabras duo Jackson Siketa and Jone Kubu earn Shujaa call up

Shujaa have been drawn in Group A against Argentina, France (the reigning Paris Olympics champions), and Great Britain.

Vancouver 7s: Kabras duo Jackson Siketa and Jone Kubu earn Shujaa call up

All set for Ruiru Sports Club senior golfers tour at Kakamega Sports Club

Kakamega Golf Club captain Ronald Omondi is looking forward to a great event and emphasized the importance of the ongoing exchange program.

All set for Ruiru Sports Club senior golfers tour at Kakamega Sports Club

FKF Premier League: Relegation threatened Nairobi City Stars seek redemption

Sharks face Posta Rangers in the other Friday fixture.

FKF Premier League: Relegation threatened Nairobi City Stars seek redemption

CAF Confederation Cup spot at stake as FKF Cup set to thrill fans

64 teams will face off in the 2025 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup.

CAF Confederation Cup spot at stake as FKF Cup set to thrill fans

Who will have the last laugh in league title race?

Four points separate the first and third team with 14 matches left.

Who will have the last laugh in league title race?

Western Captain's League grows as Kericho Golf Club lifts 2024-2025 trophy

Eldoret Golf Club joins league ahead of new season to kick off on March 1.

Western Captain's League grows as Kericho Golf Club lifts 2024-2025 trophy

Kisumu hosts universities' workshop on talent-based learning

Experts call for stronger talent-based learning at universities' forum.

Kisumu hosts universities' workshop on talent-based learning

Pabari triumphs at 2025 OM Law Golf tournament in Kisumu

The tournament, which attracted golfers from various clubs including Muthaiga, Kakamega, Airforce, Karen, Nanyuki, and Nandi.

Pabari triumphs at 2025 OM Law Golf tournament in Kisumu

KCB storms into Enterprise Cup semifinals with commanding win over Catholic Monks

KCB storms into Enterprise Cup semifinals with commanding win over Catholic Monks KCB will face off with Kabras Sugar in the semis.

KCB storms into Enterprise Cup semifinals with commanding win over Catholic Monks

FKF-PL: Tusker, Kenya Police face off in top-of-the-table showdown

FKF Premier League enters crucial phase as battle to avoid relegation and win the title take center stage.

FKF-PL: Tusker, Kenya Police face off in top-of-the-table showdown

Enterprise Cup: Kabras Sugar eye Quins scalp as knockout action heats up

KCB will face Monks while Oilers welcome Homeboyz in Nakuru.

Enterprise Cup: Kabras Sugar eye Quins scalp as knockout action heats up

Kisumu to host World Talent Federation Conference next year

The conference is expected to boost tourism and innovation.

Kisumu to host World Talent Federation Conference next year

Kenyan youths gain critical digital skills to tackle cybersecurity challenges

Government and private sector partner to equip youth with digital skills.

Kenyan youths gain critical digital skills to tackle cybersecurity challenges

Harambee Starlet name squad for 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Kenya will face Tunisia in a two-legged 2026 WAFCON qualifiers later this month.

Harambee Starlet name squad for 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Kenya Cup: Who will finish top between Kabras Sugar, KCB and Oilers?

Kenya Cup final will be hosted by the team at the top after the regular season.

Kenya Cup: Who will finish top between Kabras Sugar, KCB and Oilers?

FKF-PL: Kenya Police and Tusker drop points

AFC Leopards claw City Stars to move in top four.

FKF-PL: Kenya Police and Tusker drop points

Women's group in Nyakach unveils sustainable economic plan to fight poverty

Jiwo Mwanadada leads Nyakach women in GBV awareness campaign

Women's group in Nyakach unveils sustainable economic plan to fight poverty

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia appoint Croatian tactician Micah new head coach

Micah will be deputized by Zico and Nam.

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia appoint Croatian tactician Micah new head coach

Odhiambo and Kourtney shine at Kings and Queens Academy Chess tournament

The fight for podium finishes was equally competitive, with Mike Terry and Kael Peace securing second and third positions in the boys' category.

Odhiambo and Kourtney shine at Kings and Queens Academy Chess tournament

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia seek redemption against Posta Rangers

Nairobi City Stars and AFC Leopards will face off in another tense fixture.

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia seek redemption against Posta Rangers

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers out to extend perfect run

Leaders Kabras Sugar will entertain Blak Blad in Kakamega as Quins play KCB.

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers out to extend perfect run

Kenya Cup: Free scoring Kabras Sugar school Kenyatta University how to play rugby

Kabras humble Blak Blad 62-6.

Kenya Cup: Free scoring Kabras Sugar school Kenyatta University how to play rugby

Kenya Cup: Omollo stars as KCB edge Quins to maintain unbeaten run

The bankers saw off Quins 38-16 at the Den.

Kenya Cup: Omollo stars as KCB edge Quins to maintain unbeaten run

FKF-PL: Omija strikes as Gor Mahia bounce back with win over Posta Rangers

Homeboyz stun Mara Sugar to stretch unbeaten run to nine matches.

FKF-PL: Omija strikes as Gor Mahia bounce back with win over Posta Rangers

Juniors set for battle at Kings and Queens Academy chess tournament

Kings and Queens Academy has established itself as a powerhouse in Kisumu’s chess scene.

Juniors set for battle at Kings and Queens Academy chess tournament

FKF Premier League top scorer Ogam crowned LGSJAK Player of the Month

Ogam leads the Golden Boot race with 15 goals.

FKF Premier League top scorer Ogam crowned LGSJAK Player of the Month

Kenya Sevens fail to have safe landing spot in Perth leg

Shujaa are ninth with 14 points after three rounds, six point away from safety.

Kenya Sevens fail to have safe landing spot in Perth leg

Christopher Junior and Meghan Hawi shine at M.A Junior Chess Championship

Juniors used the platform to prepare for the Kisumu County Regional Tournament scheduled for February 23.

Christopher Junior and Meghan Hawi shine at M.A Junior Chess Championship

Akinyi triumphs as Nyanza Golf Club celebrates January Mug winners

The tournament celebrated Nyanza Golf Club golfers born in January.

Akinyi triumphs as Nyanza Golf Club celebrates January Mug winners

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

The sugar men thrashed Nakuru 57-6 in Nakuru.

Defending champions Kabras Sugar enjoy Kenya Cup sweetness

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

Koyonzo dominated rugby with big scores.

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

Perth 7s: Flying Shujaa eye revenge against New Zealand in ninth place final

Kenya Sevens saw off Uruguay and USA on Saturday after poor show at Perth 7s on Friday.

Perth 7s: Flying Shujaa eye revenge against New Zealand in ninth place final

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

Over 40 schools set to feature 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

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