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Former Kabras Sugar backrow Buyachi appointed new Kisumu RFC coach

Former Kabras Sugar and Kenya Simbas backrower Lawrence Buyachi has been appointed the new Kisumu Rugby Football Club head coach.

By Washington Onyango 1 day ago

Former Kabras Sugar backrow Buyachi appointed new Kisumu RFC coach

Mwanja heaps praise on his players after Chile show

Mwanja heaps praise on his players after Chile show

By Standard Sports 1 day ago

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

By Washington Onyango 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Interest on loans and advances grew by 15.4 billion to hit Sh12 billion. In the first half of 2021, interest from loans and advances stood at Sh10.4 billion.

By Dominic Omondi 2 hrs ago

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi said this year's net profits rose 75 per cent compared to the same period last year, driven by improved commodity prices and entry into new markets.

By Frankline Sunday 2 hrs ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is eyeing higher fees from oil firms in a bid recovery of the funds it spent building the new Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline.

By Macharia Kamau 2 hrs ago

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

ECK was forced out in controversial circumstances. Its announcement of Mwai Kibaki of PNU as the winner of the hotly contested election triggered violence.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 hrs ago

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

US officials, interfaith group hold meetings with Uhuru, Ruto and Raila to ensure stability.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 hrs ago

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

In Mt Kenya, parents refused to pay more for transport, forcing matatus to maintain normal fares.

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

The burial was conducted last Thursday, under the supervision of senior police officers from Njoro police station.

By Daniel Chege 2 hrs ago

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Investigations have revealed that Musyoka was at his office at around 9am where he stayed until 9.40am when he is reported to have stepped out and left the gates of the tallying center.

By Kamore Maina 2 hrs ago

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Select day schools near you for junior secondary, says Magoha

The CS said a portal has been opened by the Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) for parents to select schools where their children will be admitted after Grade Six.

By Augustine Oduor and George Njunge 2 hrs ago

Select day schools near you for junior secondary, says Magoha

Ex-MCA floors top politicians to capture Gatundu North MP seat

The 35-year-old former ward rep surprised many after clinching the seat on first attempt.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 hrs ago

Ex-MCA floors top politicians to capture Gatundu North MP seat

Kenya Lionesses head coach 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 4 days ago

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

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

Kenya Lionesses put up a good show at the ongoing World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at Estadio Santa Laura, in Chile after winning all their Group D matches.

By Rodgers Eshitemi 4 days ago

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

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 5 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 23 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 27 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 29 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 30 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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