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Chema arrest AP Kenya as KPA, KDF make three wins on the trot
Champions GSU who lost the season opener to KAPU, chase first win against Trailblazers. Six matches on the cards on the last day of the first leg of the season.
By 3 days ago
Chema arrest AP Kenya as KPA, KDF make three wins on the trot
KAPU shock defending champions GSU in season opener
Debutants Eldowas give AP Kenya a run for their money in a five-set thriller. KPA will today clash with Equity Bank as NYS entertain newbies Chema.
By 5 days ago
KAPU shock defending champions GSU in season opener
Battle for KVF men's National League title serves off today
Newly promoted Eldowas face AP Kenya test as Chema await NYS.
By 6 days ago
Battle for KVF men's National League title serves off today
GSU launch title defence against KAPU at Kasarani
Defending champions GSU launch their title defence against KAPU. Newly promoted Eldowas face AP Kenya test as Chema await NYS.
By 5 days ago
GSU launch title defence against KAPU at Kasarani
WAFCON here we come! Harambee Starlets back on the African stage
Kenya dismissed Gambia 4-1 on aggregate to end a nine-year long wait. Coach Odemba made history as the first female coach to achieve that feat.
By 12 days ago
WAFCON here we come! Harambee Starlets back on the African stage
Wafcon slot in sight as Harambee Starlets face Gambia in crucial match
History beckons for coach Odemba as she looks to secure Kenya’s return to the continental stage.
By 14 days ago
Wafcon slot in sight as Harambee Starlets face Gambia in crucial match
Braeburn, USIU-A Dolphins rule Level One gala
USIU-A Dolphins outclassed their female counterparts from 16 other clubs to take home 14 gold, eight silver and eight bronze medals.
By 14 days ago
Braeburn, USIU-A Dolphins rule Level One gala
Premium
Why it is not yet celebration moment for Harambee Starlets
Harambee Starlets Wafcon return beckons after first leg win over Gambia. The Queen Scorpions promised to fight back in the second leg that they will host in Senegal.
By 16 days ago
Why it is not yet celebration moment for Harambee Starlets
Harambee Starlets on brink of returning to Wafcon
Starlets trounced Gambia Queen Scorpions at Nyayo Stadium. Kenya needs a draw of any kind in Tuesday's return leg.
By 17 days ago
Harambee Starlets on brink of returning to Wafcon
This is the way to stardom
Harambee Starlets will on Friday take on Gambia Queen Scorpions in a 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) third round qualifier match at Nyayo Stadium.
By 18 days ago
This is the way to stardom
Harambee Starlets gear up for Gambia's Queen Scorpions
The aggregate winner of the two-legged tie will qualify for the 2026 Wafcon.
By 19 days ago
Harambee Starlets gear up for Gambia's Queen Scorpions
Swimmers in last push for medals at Africa Zone Three competition
Kenyans will make their final push for medals at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship that ends today at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium.
By 23 days ago
Swimmers in last push for medals at Africa Zone Three competition
Harambee Starlets call on fans support ahead of Wafcon qualifier
With just seven days left before Kenya battle Gambia for a ticket to the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), Harambee Starlets have stepped up preparations for the duel.
By 26 days ago
Harambee Starlets call on fans support ahead of Wafcon qualifier
Kenyans step up hunt for medals at Africa Zone Three swimming championship
Uganda and Tanzania swimmers threaten Kenya’s hopes of topping the medal table. Kenya’s Don Ndirangu oozes class in the boys' 12 years and under category.
By 25 days ago
Kenyans step up hunt for medals at Africa Zone Three swimming championship
Kenyans eye glory as Africa championship begins at Kasarani
Kenyan swimmers will be hoping for a good start as the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone III Swimming Championship begins today at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium.
By 26 days ago
Kenyans eye glory as Africa championship begins at Kasarani
Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship
Kenyans had a good start despite facing stiff competition from their guests as this year’s Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship got underway at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium.
By 26 days ago
Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship
So close yet so far for Kenyan teams at EABCC extravaganza
Kenyans will have to wait for another year to try and win the coveted East Africa Basketball Championship Cup (EABCC) trophy.
By 30 days ago
So close yet so far for Kenyan teams at EABCC extravaganza
Harambee Starlets step up training ahead of Gambia Wafcon qualifier
Starlets are looking to secure their return to the African stage, having made their first and only appearance in 2016.
By 1 month ago
Harambee Starlets step up training ahead of Gambia Wafcon qualifier
Ilavonga ready to impress as Harambee Starlets step up preps
Youthful defender Lorine Ilavonga earned her senior team call-up for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gambia.
By 1 month ago
Ilavonga ready to impress as Harambee Starlets step up preps
Wambui determined to leave a mark on Deaflympics debut
The volleyball captain wants to take a leaf from Malkia Strikers’ impressive performance. 
By 1 month ago
Wambui determined to leave a mark on Deaflympics debut
Flawless Ulinzi Warriors yearn to restore their lost glory
Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors are yearning to return to glory days.
By 1 month ago
Flawless Ulinzi Warriors yearn to restore their lost glory
Kenyans intensify hunt for East Africa Basketball Championship trophy
Kenyan boys will have everything to fight for as they look to ensure that the trophy which eluded them last year remains at home.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans intensify hunt for East Africa Basketball Championship trophy
KPA seek to drown Burundi's Les Hippos in East Africa Championship Cup opener
Kenya Ports Authority battle it out with Burundi’s Les Hippos in their opening Group A match of the 2025 East Africa Basketball Championship Cup at Nyayo Gymnasium on Monday.
By 1 month ago
KPA seek to drown Burundi's Les Hippos in East Africa Championship Cup opener
Rising Starlets shift focus to Tanzania clash
Rising Starlets who are looking to follow in the footsteps of Junior Starlets and secure their first global appearance displayed a brilliant show against Ethiopia.
By 1 month ago
Rising Starlets shift focus to Tanzania clash
Rising Starlets shift focus to third round of qualifiers
After a successful second round campaign, Rising Starlets have now shifted focus to the third round of the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
By 1 month ago
Rising Starlets shift focus to third round of qualifiers
Crunch moment as Rising Starlets clash with Ethiopia in crucial World Cup qualifiers
Kenyans need a win of any kind to advance to the final round of qualifiers.
By 1 month ago
Crunch moment as Rising Starlets clash with Ethiopia in crucial World Cup qualifiers
Crunch moment as Rising Starlets clash with Ethiopia in World Cup qualifiers
With stakes higher than ever before, Rising Starlets will have everything to fight for when they lock horns with Ethiopia on Sunday at 3pm in the return leg match at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
By 1 month ago
Crunch moment as Rising Starlets clash with Ethiopia in World Cup qualifiers
Rising Starlets share spoils with hosts Ethiopia
Rising Starlets played to a one-all-draw against their hosts Ethiopia in their first leg second round 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier at Abebe Bikila Stadium in Ethiopia.
By 1 month ago
Rising Starlets share spoils with hosts Ethiopia
Rising Starlets tackle Ethiopia in World Cup Qualifier in Addis
Coach Juma’s charges eye away victory to increase their chances of advancing to the third round.
By 1 month ago
Rising Starlets tackle Ethiopia in World Cup Qualifier in Addis
Braeburn dominates Level Two gala
They were no match for their opponents, topping both the boys’ and girls’ standings in the second event of the 2025-2026 season.
By 1 month ago
Braeburn dominates Level Two gala
Kenya Police Bullets edge out Kampala Queens to finish third
Kenya Police Bullets beat Kampala Queens 1-0 to settle for third place. Margret Kunihira scored Bullets all-important goal in the 25th minute.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Police Bullets edge out Kampala Queens to finish third
So, this is where it all ends for Kenyan champs Police Bullets
Kenya Police Bullets FC’s wait to make their Caf Women’s Champions League debut continues after they lost to Tanzania’s Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa (JKT) Queens.
By 1 month ago
So, this is where it all ends for Kenyan champs Police Bullets
Will Thunder and KPA bag KBF league titles today?
Crowning moment beckons as Thunder and KPA women chase game three wins in Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Will Thunder and KPA bag KBF league titles today?
CAF Champions League women Cecafa qualifiers down to last four
The battle for the ticket to this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League Cecafa Zone qualifiers is down to the last four.
By 1 month ago
CAF Champions League women Cecafa qualifiers down to last four
Police Bullets face JKT Queens in Champions League semis duel
Kenya Police Bullets battle it out with JKT Queens in the semi-finals of the CAF Women's Champions League Cecafa Zone qualifiers at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.
By 1 month ago
Police Bullets face JKT Queens in Champions League semis duel
Kenya Police Bullets lie in wait for Denden FC
Kenya Police Bullets will be out to register their second win and remain on course to securing their ticket to the continental tournament.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Police Bullets lie in wait for Denden FC
Mwangi and Ndida win StanChart marathon warm-up race
Peter Mwangi and Fridah Ndida won the 21km warm-up race for the 22nd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held at Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi.
By 2 months ago
Mwangi and Ndida win StanChart marathon warm-up race
Red-hot Thunder, KPA women close in on premier league titles
Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority women are one win away from being crowned Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) 2024-2025 season Premier League champions.
By 2 months ago
Red-hot Thunder, KPA women close in on premier league titles
For Rose Mshila, good things are coming in small packages
She has been on a self-discovery journey that is gradually evolving into a successful basketball coaching career.
By 2 months ago
For Rose Mshila, good things are coming in small packages
Scorpions out to sting KU and Amira in search of league points
Strathmore University Scorpions will return to action this weekend with the aim of performing better than they did during the first leg.
By 2 months ago
Scorpions out to sting KU and Amira in search of league points
The price of truth in a nation of comfortable lies
Opinion
By Gitobu Imanyara
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Using technology to cut fuel costs for company fleet
Enterprise
By Esther Dianah
1 hr ago
Fast food chains feel the heat as Kenyans shun eating out
Enterprise
By Brian Ngugi
1 hr ago
Ways to make that vehicle earn for you
Enterprise
By Paul Kariuki
1 hr ago
Chinese retailer boosts Uchumi earnings amid Sh8.3b debt woes
Business
By Macharia Kamau
1 hr ago
Kenya sells urban climate change projects despite drawbacks
Environment & Climate
By Mactilda Mbenywe
1 hr ago
Cancer patients decry financial and emotional distress under SHA
National
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
1 hr ago
Safaricom wins Sh1b M-Pesa app dispute with software firm
Courts
By Kamau Muthoni
1 hr ago