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Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

National Sevens Women’s team Kenya Lionesses hopes of becoming a core side in the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series Circuit

By Washington Onyango 1 day ago

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

Rugby: Why Shujaa star Oscar Dennis retired at the age of 29

Rugby: Why Shujaa star Oscar Dennis retired at the age of 29

By Washington Onyango 1 day ago

Kenya Lionesses head coach Mwanja taking a cautious approach as event starts

Kenya Lionesses head coach Mwanja taking a cautious approach as event starts

By Rodgers Eshitemi 1 day ago

Lionesses put up a good show at World Rugby 7s Challenger Series

Lionesses put up a good show at World Rugby 7s Challenger Series

By Rodgers Eshitemi 1 day ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Martha Karua hails from Kathande in Kimunye, Kabare ward. Gachagua resides two constituencies away in Hiriga, Mathira, Nyeri.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 hrs ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Irungu Kang’ata emerged the winner on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to succeed second-term governor Mwangi wa Iria.

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 3 hrs ago

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

A lawyer, Wafula Chebukati was tasked with shepherding a new commission in 2017. His team came into office in January 2017.

By Amos Kareithi and Brian Otieno 3 hrs ago

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

Just before Wafula Chebukati was to announce the winner of the election, chaos broke out at Bomas.

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 4 hrs ago

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

For Kenya’s new president, the journey to State House has been a long and winding one that on many occasions threatened to derail.

By Daniel Wesangula 4 hrs ago

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Raila Odinga's fifth attempt at the presidency perhaps brings an end to his ambition in leading the country after a relentless campaign for the top job

By Oscar Obonyo 4 hrs ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

The subsidies face an uncertain future as the electioneering period comes to an end, with the politicians now not keen to continue with the government’s largesse.

By Macharia Kamau 5 hrs ago

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

With increasing popularity, social media has become an effective tool for advertising allowing people to freely interact with others offering multiple ways for marketers to reach consumers.

By Kui Kariuki 5 hrs ago

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

More farmers abandon tobacco on poor earnings

Lobby groups accuse the tobacco industry of pushing a false economic prosperity narrative among farmers, farmers are food insecure compared to peers who ditched the leaf.

By Moses Omusolo 5 hrs ago

More farmers abandon tobacco on poor earnings

FIFA bans two players for doping in World Cup qualifying

FIFA has handed out four-year doping bans to two players who tested positive for banned substances during qualifying for this year’s World Cup.

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

FIFA bans two players for doping in World Cup qualifying

Mwanja taking a cautious approach as event starts

Kenya Lionesses head coach Dennis Mwanja says he is taking a cautious approach to this weekend’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Santiago, Chile.

By Rodgers Eshitemi 2 days ago

Mwanja taking a cautious approach as event starts

Kenya Lionesses squad for World Rugby Challenge Series named

As Kenya prepares to take part in World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Santiago, Chile next week, Kenya Lionesses head coach Dennis Mwanja

By Ben Ahenda 12 days ago

Kenya Lionesses squad for World Rugby Challenge Series named

Kenya Sevens shifts focus to World Series and World Cup

National men’ rugby sevens team Shujaa have shifted their focus to the last leg of the 2021-2022 World Rugby Sevens Series in Los Angeles

By Washington Onyango 13 days ago

Kenya Sevens shifts focus to World Series and World Cup

Commonwealth Games: Pure torment as sloppy Shujaa drop ball when it matters most

This is where it all ends for Kenya national Sevens rugby team.

By Washington Onyango 14 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Pure torment as sloppy Shujaa drop ball when it matters most

Rugby: Poor Shujaa out of Commonwealth Games

Kenya Sevens were on Saturday night knocked out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games after losing to New Zealand in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Sevens category.

By Washington Onyango 15 days ago

Rugby: Poor Shujaa out of Commonwealth Games

Shujaa to play New Zealand in Commonwealth quarters from 11pm today

Kenya Sevens will face off against New Zealand in the 2022 Commonwealth Games after progressing through to the group stage on Saturday.

By Washington Onyango 16 days ago

Shujaa to play New Zealand in Commonwealth quarters from 11pm today

Shujaa thrash Jamaica 45-0 to storm Commonwealth Games quarterfinals

Kenya Sevens on Friday evening thrashed Jamaica 45-0 at Coventry Stadium in Birmingham to storm into the quarterfinals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games sevens rugby

By Washington Onyango 17 days ago

Shujaa thrash Jamaica 45-0 to storm Commonwealth Games quarterfinals

Rugby: Olindi stars as Kenya silence Uganda in Commonwealth Games opener

Johnstone Olindi scored a brace of trice as Kenya Sevens avenged their Rugby Africa Sevens Cup defeat to Uganda

By Washington Onyango 17 days ago

Rugby: Olindi stars as Kenya silence Uganda in Commonwealth Games opener

Shujaa start race for elusive games medal against rivals Uganda today

Shujaa captain Nelson Oyoo is determined to sacrifice all his energy and secure Kenya a medal as they kick off their 2022 Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens campaign

By Washington Onyango 17 days ago

Shujaa start race for elusive games medal against rivals Uganda today

Rugby: Oyoo upbeat as Kenya face Uganda in Commonwealth Games opener

Shujaa captain Nelson Oyoo is confident of Kenya doing well as they renew their rivalry with Uganda at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

By Washington Onyango 18 days ago

Rugby: Oyoo upbeat as Kenya face Uganda in Commonwealth Games opener

Rugby league players refuse to play NRL game in gay pride jerseys

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear their club’s inclusion jersey

By Associated Press 20 days ago

Rugby league players refuse to play NRL game in gay pride jerseys

Rugby: Kenya to face Tonga in Rugby World Cup Sevens opener

Kenya Sevens will kick off their 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens campaign against Tonga at the Cape Town Stadium on September 9 in South Africa.

By Washington Onyango 24 days ago

Rugby: Kenya to face Tonga in Rugby World Cup Sevens opener

Rugby: Shujaa to play Uganda in Commonwealth Games opener

Kenya Sevens will kick off their 2022 Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens campaign with a match against neighbors and archrivals Uganda next week on Friday.

By Washington Onyango 26 days ago

Rugby: Shujaa to play Uganda in Commonwealth Games opener

Why Shujaa should build on depth from national 7s series

The 2022 National Sevens Circuit ended last Sunday with a constellation of promising talents emerging even as clubs shift focus to the upcoming 2022-2023 Kenya Cup season.

By Washington Onyango 27 days ago

Why Shujaa should build on depth from national 7s series

Andrew Amonde retires from KCB Rugby Sevens

The 2022 National Sevens Circuit marked the end of former Shujaa Captain and KCB’s Andrew Amonde stint in the sevens version of the game.

By Washington Onyango 28 days ago

Andrew Amonde retires from KCB Rugby Sevens

Menengai Oilers win 2022 National Sevens Circuit champions

The Nakuru-based outfit were crowned champions with a game to spare after knocking out defending champions KCB 17-12 in the semifinals played yesterday

By Washington Onyango 29 days ago

Menengai Oilers win 2022 National Sevens Circuit champions

KCB, Oilers sail into Kakamega 7s quarters

Defending champions KCB and leaders Menengai Oilers remain on course to winning the 2022 National Sevens Circuit

By Washington Onyango 29 days ago

KCB, Oilers sail into Kakamega 7s quarters

Kabras Sugar win Kakamega Sevens title

Kabras Sugar RFC celebrates with their trophy after beating KCB 9-6 to win the Enterprise Cup played at the RFUEA Ground on Saturday April 09, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

By Washington Onyango 29 days ago

Kabras Sugar win Kakamega Sevens title

Defending champions KCB eye Kakamega Sevens title

Defending champions KCB on Saturday booked a place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Kakamega Sevens rugby

By Washington Onyango 30 days ago

Defending champions KCB eye Kakamega Sevens title

Rugby: Why Elgon Cup will not be played this year

The 2022 Elgon Cup pitting archrivals Kenya Simbas and Uganda Cranes will not be played this year.

By Washington Onyango 30 days ago

Rugby: Why Elgon Cup will not be played this year

MMUST face Leos as Monks challenge Oilers in Kakamega 7s quarters

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST RFC) will renew their rivalry with Strathmore University Leos

By Washington Onyango 30 days ago

MMUST face Leos as Monks challenge Oilers in Kakamega 7s quarters

Rugby: Kenya Lionesses to play South Africa in Challenger Series

The women’s national sevens team, Lionesses, will renew their rivalry with South Africa after being pooled together ahead of the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: Kenya Lionesses to play South Africa in Challenger Series

Rugby: Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with KCB at Kakamega Sevens

Kabras Sugar will renew their rivalry with KCB when the curtains fall on the 2022 National Sevens Circuit with the sixth and final round

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: Kabras Sugar to renew rivalry with KCB at Kakamega Sevens

Rugby: Kenya to clash with Uganda at Commonwealth Games

Kenya Sevens will renew their rivalry with Uganda at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games sevens rugby set to kick off this month at Coventry Stadium in England.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: Kenya to clash with Uganda at Commonwealth Games

Mwamba Rugby club team manager dies in road accident

The rugby fraternity was thrown into mourning after the death of Mwamba Rugby club team manager Stephanie-Rose Otieno.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Mwamba Rugby club team manager dies in road accident

Ambaka returns to Shujaa ahead of Commonwealth Games

Ambaka, who helped Kenya win the 2016 Singapore Sevens leg, is expected to help the team in terms of experience and depth.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Ambaka returns to Shujaa ahead of Commonwealth Games

Why Simbas need to hunt down elusive World Cup slot or starve

Kenya will have to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup the hard way after they blew away their direct chance to get to France on Sunday night.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Why Simbas need to hunt down elusive World Cup slot or starve

Oilers aim at winning National Sevens title

Fresh from lifting their first Prinsloo Sevens title, Menengai Oilers are now focusing on winning the National Sevens Circuit title for the first time.

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Oilers aim at winning National Sevens title

Kenya Simbas lose 36-0 to Namibia in Rugby Africa Cup final

Kenya Simbas lost 36-0 to nemesis Namibia in the 2022 Rugby Africa Cup doubling up as the 2023 Rugby World Cup Africa qualifier played on Sunday night

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Kenya Simbas lose 36-0 to Namibia in Rugby Africa Cup final

Oilers wins Prinsloo Sevens

After a compelling struggle, Menengai Oilers have won the fifth leg of the National Sevens Circuit – The Prinsloo Sevens Championships

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Oilers wins Prinsloo Sevens

Decisive moment as Kenya battle Namibia for World Cup ticket

Kenya Simbas will renew their rivalry with Namibia in the 2022 Rugby Africa Gold Cup final at Stade Maurice David, Aix-en-Provence

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Decisive moment as Kenya battle Namibia for World Cup ticket

Homeboyz, Oilers sail into Prinsloo quarters

There is no doubt Dala Sevens losing finalists Menengai Oilers proved their superiority when they hammered their rivals Nakuru RFC 31-7 in the Prinsloo Sevens

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Homeboyz, Oilers sail into Prinsloo quarters

Simbas just one win away from historic World Cup qualification

For the second match running, KCB scrumhalf Samuel Asati produced a Man of the Match performance as Kenya Simbas knocked out Algeria 36-33

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Simbas just one win away from historic World Cup qualification

Nakuru RFC seek to reclaim Prinsloo 7s title

Nakuru RFC are ready to win a home tournament, Prinsloo Sevens, for the first time in seven years this weekend.

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Nakuru RFC seek to reclaim Prinsloo 7s title

Oilers to renew rivalry with Nakuru at Prinsloo

Menengai Oilers will renew their rivalry with neighbours Top Fry Nakuru in the ‘Nakuru Derby’ which will highlight the penultimate round of the National Sevens Circuit

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Oilers to renew rivalry with Nakuru at Prinsloo

Kenya Simbas face Algeria in today's 7pm World Cup qualifier in France

Simbas thrashed neighbouring rivals Uganda 42-7 last Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Africa Cup doubling up as 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers to move two steps closer to qualification.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Kenya Simbas face Algeria in today's 7pm World Cup qualifier in France

Homeboyz to renew rivalry with Kabras Sugar at Prinsloo Sevens

Dala Sevens champions Homeboyz will renew their rivalry with Kabras Sugar at the fifth leg of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit, Prinsloo Sevens, set for Saturday at the Nakuru Athletic Club in Nakuru.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Homeboyz to renew rivalry with Kabras Sugar at Prinsloo Sevens

Stage set as over 40 teams battle for honours in Prinsloo Sevens

Over 40 clubs are expected to take part in the Prinsloo Sevens Championships set for Nakuru Athletic Club, this weekend.

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Stage set as over 40 teams battle for honours in Prinsloo Sevens

Rugby: How Homeboyz fell giants to emerge Dala Sevens champion in Kisumu

Homeboyz became the fourth different champion in the ongoing 2022 National Sevens Circuit after winning the Dala Sevens in Kisumu on last Sunday.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: How Homeboyz fell giants to emerge Dala Sevens champion in Kisumu

Simbas must hunt down Algeria as they chase World Cup ticket

Kenya Simbas on Saturday showed some glitters of the 2014 team after sparkling to life with an emphatic 42-7 win over Uganda Cranes

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Simbas must hunt down Algeria as they chase World Cup ticket

Rugby: Homeboyz crowned Dala Sevens in Kisumu

Homeboyz were on Sunday crowned the 2022 Dala Sevens after seeing off Menengai Oilers 19-14 in a close Cup final at Mamboleo in the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: Homeboyz crowned Dala Sevens in Kisumu