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Commonwealth Games: Disappointment as Ongare bows out

Ongare lost the bout on a split points' decision against Prianka Dhillon of Canada at NEC Hall.

By Ben Ahenda 7 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Disappointment as Ongare bows out

Bakari becomes the second boxer to lose in Commonwealth Games

Bakari becomes the second boxer to lose in Commonwealth Games

By Ben Ahenda 8 days ago

All eyes on Bakari as he takes on Sri Lankan today

All eyes on Bakari as he takes on Sri Lankan today

By Ben Ahenda 9 days ago

Okoth bows out of Birmingham games

Okoth bows out of Birmingham games

By Ben Ahenda 11 days ago

Three suspects arrested with marked election papers

Three suspects have been arrested within Nairobi’s Starehe area with both marked and unmarked ballot papers.

By James Wanzala 32 mins ago

Three suspects arrested with marked election papers

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

Voters appeared to have punished most of the region's Azimio-allied candidates. Veteran politicians, including Kiraitu and Kimunya took risky gamble and paid for it.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 57 mins ago

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

State should harness our sports tourism potential

Globally, sporting events have become a strategic tool for development and destination positioning.

By Allan Kilavuka 57 mins ago

State should harness our sports tourism potential

How Uhuru's inability to sack his deputy has kept Kenya united

The one reason that we should thank the team that crafted the 2010 Constitution is its failure to give the president powers to dismiss his deputy.

By Michael Ndonye 57 mins ago

How Uhuru's inability to sack his deputy has kept Kenya united

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Walking to the podium with a slight slouch, as though he carries the world on his shoulders, Chebukati made his speech, short and crisp.

By Peter Kimani 57 mins ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

In Kipipiri, Kimunya lost to former Nyandarua Woman Rep and EALA MP Wanjiku Muhia. In Kisumu, outgoing Kisumu West MP Olago Aluoch was dislodged from a seat by ODM’s Rosa Buyu.

By Standard Team 57 mins ago

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

In Luo Nyanza, ODM MPs retained their seats despite strong showing by independents. Orange party also made a stride in reclaiming the Kisumu West parliamentary.

By Standard Team 57 mins ago

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

Keen sense of urgency at Bomas as Kenyans await election 'white smoke'

The historic venue gets a facelift as the electoral commission tallies election results. More security personnel deployed with majority of presidential contestants’ allies trooping to the venue.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai 57 mins ago

Keen sense of urgency at Bomas as Kenyans await election 'white smoke'

In photos: Anxiety, nail-biting and sleepless nights at Bomas of Kenya

Focus has now shifted to the Bomas of Kenya, the national tallying centre where 290 constituency returning officers (CROs) are physically submitting form 34A and form 34B for verification.

By Elvis Ogina 57 mins ago

In photos: Anxiety, nail-biting and sleepless nights at Bomas of Kenya

Ruto's UDA clinches 11 parliamentary seats in Uhuru's home county

In President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backyard of Gatundu South, UDA’s Gabriel Kagombe was declared the MP after beating his five competitors.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 57 mins ago

Ruto's UDA clinches 11 parliamentary seats in Uhuru's home county

Ongare, Andiego sail into boxing quarters as games start in UK

With the release of fixtures by the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, two female Kenyan boxers have qualified for the quarterfinals without throwing a jab at the Club Games

By Ben Ahenda 13 days ago

Ongare, Andiego sail into boxing quarters as games start in UK

Okoth and Andiego set to retire after Commonwealth Games

As the National Boxing Team heads to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games, this could be the last international tournament for two experienced boxers

By Ben Ahenda 22 days ago

Okoth and Andiego set to retire after Commonwealth Games

Hope for boxer Conjestina Achieng after enrolement at Miritini Hospital

There is hope and belief again after former Kenyan boxing star Conjestina Achieng was taken to a mental treatment center in Mombasa.

By Odero Charles 1 month ago

Hope for boxer Conjestina Achieng after enrolement at Miritini Hospital

Commonwealth Games team named

The 2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight gold medallist Nick Okoth and Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medallist Christine

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Commonwealth Games team named

Stars Okoth and Ongare to lead Club Games squad

The 2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight winner Nick Okoth and Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medalist Christine Ongare

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Stars Okoth and Ongare to lead Club Games squad

Okwiri loses to DR Congo's Kalombo on TKO in South Africa

Former Africa Boxing Union super middleweight champion Rayton Okwiri has lost his first professional bout since he joined the paid ranks in 2017.

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Okwiri loses to DR Congo's Kalombo on TKO in South Africa

How boxer Andiego juggles coaching and competing in international championships

And as the National Boxing team heads to Birmingham for the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games, Africa Zone Three light heavyweight gold medalist Elizabeth Andiego

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

How boxer Andiego juggles coaching and competing in international championships

Kenya to send team to Africa Kickboxing Championships in South Africa

Kenya Kickboxing Federation is yet to finalize the final squad.

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Kenya to send team to Africa Kickboxing Championships in South Africa

Okwiri to fight Kalombo in South Africa on June 30

Former Africa Boxing Union super middleweight champion Rayton ‘Boom Boom’ Okwiri is set to fight Emmany Kalombo of Democratic Republic of Congo

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Okwiri to fight Kalombo in South Africa on June 30

South African boxer Buthelezi dies after suffering brain injury

Lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died after suffering bleeding on the brain following a bout at the weekend in Durban, Boxing South Africa (BSA) confirmed on Wednesday.

By Reuters 2 months ago

South African boxer Buthelezi dies after suffering brain injury

Nick Okoth commands boxing team as they eye Club Games glory in UK

Eight boxers who featured in the World Boxing Championships and Africa Zone Three Championships have been retained as the squad begins its official residential training camp

By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago

Nick Okoth commands boxing team as they eye Club Games glory in UK

Achieng's US WIBF Super lightweight title fight hangs in the balance

Commonwealth super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng’s trip to the United States of America for the Women International Boxing Federation (WIFB) super lightweight

By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago

Achieng's US WIBF Super lightweight title fight hangs in the balance

Achieng' eyeing fifth title against Kerwat in the United States

Commonwealth Games super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng’ is ready to add a fifth title to her collection, six months after she wore the last one in Nairobi.

By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago

Achieng' eyeing fifth title against Kerwat in the United States

Kenyan boxers pick vital lessons from 2022 World Championships

When they left the country for the World Women Boxing Championships, their dreams were to land a few boxers in the medal bracket in Istanbul, Turkey.

By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago

Kenyan boxers pick vital lessons from 2022 World Championships

Kenya walk a tightrope as two boxers take the ring

Two Kenyan boxers carry the hope of boxer lovers as they take to the ring in the quarter finals of the IBA Women’s World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey competition.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Kenya walk a tightrope as two boxers take the ring

Kenyans find going tough in World Women Boxing Championships

It was a sad day for African boxers including Kenyans after they lost all their matches on the third day of World Women Boxing Championships in Istanbul.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Kenyans find going tough in World Women Boxing Championships

World Women Boxing Championships: Kenya's Lorna Kusa eliminated

Lorna Kusa became the first Kenyan boxer to exit the World Women Boxing Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday night.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

World Women Boxing Championships: Kenya's Lorna Kusa eliminated

World Women Boxing Championships: Andiego through to quarterfinals without throwing a jab

Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships light heavyweight gold medalist Elizabeth Andiego is through to the quarterfinals of the World Women Boxing Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

World Women Boxing Championships: Andiego through to quarterfinals without throwing a jab

Kenyans face an uphill task at global tournament

Kenya face an uphill task in ensuring her boxers land within the medal bracket as the World Women Boxing Championships start in Istanbul, Turkey tonight.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Kenyans face an uphill task at global tournament

Experienced boxers carry Kenya's hopes in Turkey event

Three experienced boxers are part of national women's boxing team that jetted out to Istanbul, Turkey on Friday night for the World Women Boxing Championships starts

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Experienced boxers carry Kenya's hopes in Turkey event

Tyson Fury knocks out Dillian Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight title

Tyson Fury scored a stunning technical knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, landing a right uppercut to deck the challenger in the sixth round.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Tyson Fury knocks out Dillian Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight title

Okwiri set to face Uganda’s Kassim Ouma in Kampala

Rayton Okwiri has landed a 10 round non-title fight against former IBF junior middleweight champion Kassim Ouma of Uganda in Kampala in December.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Okwiri set to face Uganda’s Kassim Ouma in Kampala

Boxers battle in National Schools and Youth Championships in Nairobi

Boxers from the four Kenyan cities were taught boxing lessons in the first edition of the National Schools and Youth Boxing Championships at Charter Hall in Nairobi.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Boxers battle in National Schools and Youth Championships in Nairobi

Sarah Achieng’ ready for battle against Germany's Kerwat

Sarah Achieng’ is set to fight Tunisian-born German Ikram Kerwat for the Women International Boxing Federation (WIBF) super lightweight (63.5kg) title.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Sarah Achieng’ ready for battle against Germany's Kerwat

Kenya finish second in Africa Championships

Kenya put up a spirited fight to finish runners up as the curtains came down on the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships at Studio Maman Angebi Hall in Kinshasa

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Kenya finish second in Africa Championships

Golden night as Kenya bags two gold at Africa Zone Three event

David Karanja and Teresia Wanjiru put in a brilliant performance to win Kenya’s first two gold medals at the ongoing Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Golden night as Kenya bags two gold at Africa Zone Three event

Female boxers continue to shine at Zone Three tourney

Kenyan female boxers outshone their male counterparts as the Africa Zone Three Championships entered the homestretch

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Female boxers continue to shine at Zone Three tourney

Kenya win Ongare appeal at Zone Three tournament

Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medallist Christine Ongare is through to the finals of the ongoing Africa Zone Three Championships in Kinshasa.

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Kenya win Ongare appeal at Zone Three tournament

Kenyan boxers confident of boxing their way to glory

As Kenya prepares to redeem its image in the global boxing arena, boxers have expressed confidence they’ll register positive results.

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Kenyan boxers confident of boxing their way to glory

Four top Kenyan referees appointed to officiate in Africa Zone Three Championships

Four top Kenyan referees have been appointed to officiate in Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships that boxes-off in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republi

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Four top Kenyan referees appointed to officiate in Africa Zone Three Championships

Hit Squad coach warns against complacency

Performance at the Africa Zone Three Championships will determine who gets selected into the final two squads for the World Women Boxing Championships

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Hit Squad coach warns against complacency

Performance is key to the World Championships and Commonwealth squads says Benjamin

Performance at the Africa Zone Three Championships will determine who gets selected into the final two squads for World Women Boxing Championships and

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Performance is key to the World Championships and Commonwealth squads says Benjamin

32 boxers promoted to the National Boxing League

32 boxers have qualified to play in the Kenya Open Championships and the National Boxing League this season.

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

32 boxers promoted to the National Boxing League

More boxers hope to punch their way into National League ring

As the National Intermediate Championships begin tomorrow, more boxers will be eyeing to punch a ticket to the National Boxing League.

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

More boxers hope to punch their way into National League ring

New boxing ring launched in Makadara as NCC and Mathare 4N win Nairobi Intermediate tourney

Nairobi City County (NCC) and Mathare 4N tied 2-2 to win the Nairobi Intermediate Anthony Waithaka Boxing Ring championship at Jericho Social Hall on

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

New boxing ring launched in Makadara as NCC and Mathare 4N win Nairobi Intermediate tourney

I will be back stronger, says Tanzanian boxer Selemani to Ochieng

Tanzanian boxer Mbarouk Selemani said it’s just a matter of time before he bounces back.

By Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

I will be back stronger, says Tanzanian boxer Selemani to Ochieng

Boxing: British board bans fighters from Russia and Belarus

Professional boxing's British governing body said on Thursday it would not allow boxers registered or licensed in Russia and Belarus to fight in Brita

By Reuters 5 months ago

Boxing: British board bans fighters from Russia and Belarus

The Hit Squad ready to rumble in the Africa Zone Three Championships

With only three weeks to the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, the National Boxing Team is ready to improve on their performance compared to the

By Ben Ahenda 5 months ago

The Hit Squad ready to rumble in the Africa Zone Three Championships

Ochieng knocks out Selemani to win back title

Gabriel Ochieng required only two minutes to dispense off Tanzanian Mbarouk ‘Sokwe’ Selelmani and win the All-African Universal Boxing Organisation (

By Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

Ochieng knocks out Selemani to win back title

Conjestina’s son breaks silence on claims that his mother burned her house

After numerous attempts by people to help Congestine Achieng, none of them has borne fruit.

By Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

Conjestina’s son breaks silence on claims that his mother burned her house

Two title boxing bouts to take place at Charter Hall on Saturday

After goading him for weeks on end, Gabriel Ochieng is finally poised to settle his bitter rivalry with Mbaruk Hamesi on March 5, and their UBO Super

By Mike Kihika 5 months ago

Two title boxing bouts to take place at Charter Hall on Saturday