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School games: Will champions survive at nationals?
Three 2025 champions have already suffered the brutal cull of qualifiers. Kisumu will be nothing short of intense emotions and bitter-sweet reunions.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 8 days ago
School games: Will champions survive at nationals?
Focus shifts to knockout stage as trophy hunt takes shape
Champions KCB Bank and Kenya Pipeline extend good run to top respective pools. Newbies Bunge Volleyball Club registered mixed results on their Kenya Cup debut.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 9 days ago
Focus shifts to knockout stage as trophy hunt takes shape
Kakamega and Musingu keep winning
Western Region games gather steam as battle for slots goes on.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 12 days ago
Kakamega and Musingu keep winning
Battle of titans in the offing as six national champions fight meet
Western Region school games are not just a competition for students but a battleground where stars are born, dreams are forged and legacies tested.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 14 days ago
Battle of titans in the offing as six national champions fight meet
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
The students are in Group A alongside Egyptian giants Sharkia and Port Fouad
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
NYS and KDF win as first leg of Kenya Cup action ends at Nyayo
KPA wrapped up a successful Nairobi trip with a win against KAPU.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
NYS and KDF win as first leg of Kenya Cup action ends at Nyayo
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
Rivals Kenya Prisons and Kenya Pipeline square off in the last match of the weekend.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death
Starlets are in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and Algeria. Top four nations will automatically qualify for the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death
Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener
Defending Kenya Cup champions GSU came from a set down to beat Prisons Nairobi 3-1 in their Group A opener at Nyayo Gymnasium as the second edition of the tournament continued.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener
Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations
With just 58 days to go, Harambee Starlets, drawn against Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in Group A, are preparing under coach Beldine Odemba to compete strongly at the 2026 Wafcon.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations
Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins
Reigning Kenya Cup women's champions KCB Bank launched their title defence campaign with an easy win against novices A-Plus Volleyball Club.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins
Kenya Cup serves off today as KDF seek to shoot down Blazers
Champions KCB Bank launch their title defence campaign against novices A-Plus.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
Kenya Cup serves off today as KDF seek to shoot down Blazers
National League debutants Chema eye Kenya Cup Glory
After a memorable debut in the KVF Men's National League, Chema Volleyball Club are now looking to extend their impressive show in the second edition of the Kenya Cup.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
National League debutants Chema eye Kenya Cup Glory
Women teams led the way with impressive show as men struggled
Junior Malkia Strikers' African gold top highlight of 2025 as Malkia Strikers win a game at World Championships.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Women teams led the way with impressive show as men struggled
Jubilation marks end of Tong-Il Moo-Do fest
KMTF president Mwakio says the event will be bigger and better.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Jubilation marks end of Tong-Il Moo-Do fest
Kenya's national team Jasiri shines in Tong-Il Moo-Do tourney in Mombasa
Coach Mchumba says hosting international events will improve standards of the sport in the country.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Kenya's national team Jasiri shines in Tong-Il Moo-Do tourney in Mombasa
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do tournament starts
Australia and Nigeria are among the teams that arrived in Mombasa to participate in the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do tournament starts
Gachanka Queens start title defence with win
Central Region edition of the second season of BingwaFest kicked off on Monday and is set to culminate with the finals on Sunday at Kinoru Stadium, Meru.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Gachanka Queens start title defence with win
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4,000 future stars sharpen their skills at KAS camps
KAS CEO says they expect some of the players to represent the country in next year's Dakar Youth Olympics. The camps are inclusive with special needs students.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
4,000 future stars sharpen their skills at KAS camps
Trinity Starlets keen to extend unbeaten run
Trinity who are the only side yet to taste defeat top the table with 17 points from seven matches having won five and drawn two.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Trinity Starlets keen to extend unbeaten run
Champs Pipeline, Postbank win as new KVF season finally serves off
Tough day in the office for rookies Kenyatta University as they make historic debut.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Champs Pipeline, Postbank win as new KVF season finally serves off
KPA renew rivalry with Rwanda's APR in quarters
The dockers will be out to settle scores with the Rwandese army.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
KPA renew rivalry with Rwanda's APR in quarters
KCB Bank seek to open winning account against Kenya Prisons
KVF league Kenya Pipeline launch their title defence against Kenya Army at Nyayo Stadium. Newcomers A Plus and Kenyatta University will also be in action as first leg serves off today.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
KCB Bank seek to open winning account against Kenya Prisons
KPA shifts focus to WBLA quarter-finals
The dockers lost to champions Ferroviario in their last Group B match.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
KPA shifts focus to WBLA quarter-finals
KPA face acid test against champions Ferroviario
After two successive victories and a place in the last eight, KPA face a daunting task when they play reigning champions Ferroviario de Maputo in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
KPA face acid test against champions Ferroviario
KPA cash in at Nigeria's FirstBank to storm quarters in WBLA games
Johnson recovered from Game One setback to stage a brilliant show.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
KPA cash in at Nigeria's FirstBank to storm quarters in WBLA games
KPA now plot to raid Nigeria's FirstBank in WBLA title chase
A win against the Nigerian giants will see them book a quarter-final slot with one match at hand.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
KPA now plot to raid Nigeria's FirstBank in WBLA title chase
Kenya Police Bullets face off with Ulinzi Starlets
Reigning FKF Women's Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets will lock horns with Ulinzi Starlets on Saturday at Police Sacco Stadium.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Kenya Police Bullets face off with Ulinzi Starlets
Will KPA dock at the Mombasa Port with WBLA gold?
The dockers bank on Kabalan's pedigree to bag the elusive women's Africa title.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Will KPA dock at the Mombasa Port with WBLA gold?
Kenyan juniors step up Africa Youth games preparations
Kenya will hunt gold in 17 disciplines among them athletics, volleyball, swimming and combat sports.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Kenyan juniors step up Africa Youth games preparations
Thunder revolution: How city club is shaping the future of Kenyan basketball
The club seeks to transform the entire basketball ecosystem and pull every club up with them.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Thunder revolution: How city club is shaping the future of Kenyan basketball
Odemba sounds war cry as her battalion prepares for African Cup of Nations duty
Kenya is the second-last lowest ranked nation in the 16-team Wafcon lineup.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Odemba sounds war cry as her battalion prepares for African Cup of Nations duty
Battle for men's league title now turned into tight two-horse battle
The battle for the 2025 Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League title is down to a two-horse race.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 3 months ago
Battle for men's league title now turned into tight two-horse battle
Starlets keen on revenge as they face hosts Algeria
Starlets will be out to return the favour to Algeria who beat them 2-1 in the first of the two international friendly matches on Wednesday.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
Starlets keen on revenge as they face hosts Algeria
USIU-A pile more misery on struggling Strathmore Gladiators
Brian Ogenche had a successful day out bagging a brace for Mashujaa, who are determined to bag this season's gong.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
USIU-A pile more misery on struggling Strathmore Gladiators
Gladiators face USIU-A in fight to avoid the chop
Former Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men's Premier League champions Strathmore University Gladiators will intensify their fight against relegation.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
Gladiators face USIU-A in fight to avoid the chop
Thunder promise to roar louder as they take second shot at BAL
Club president Rasmussen confident they will get it right as they return to BAL. The 2026 BAL season will begin in March with the three conferences.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
Thunder promise to roar louder as they take second shot at BAL
It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps
Defender Ingosi says all is not lost because it's a learning moment.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do open returns
Preparations for the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship are in top gear.
By Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do open returns
Eritreans exert absolute dominance in African road cycling in Kwale
Over 300 cyclists battled for glory in the five-day event that saw Eritreans stamp authority over their compatriots from 30 nations across Africa.
By Frankline Kipruto and Elizabeth Mburugu 4 months ago
Eritreans exert absolute dominance in African road cycling in Kwale
Uhuru calls for principled leadership
Politics
By Mike Kihaki
50 mins ago
KRA targets 5 million tax filers with WhatsApp option
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
3 hrs ago
Scrap metal dealers report sharp decline in vandalism cases
Crime and Justice
By Gitau Wanyoike
4 hrs ago