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Remembering legendary goalkeeper Francis Onyiso

His performance equals those of Kenya’s first five legendary custodians and it’ll take us many years to get another ‘Kenya One’ from this generation.

By Ben Ahenda 4 days ago

Remembering legendary goalkeeper Francis Onyiso

Man loses Sh16,000 he won from Sh100 bet

Man loses Sh16,000 he won from Sh100 bet

By The Nairobian Reporter 4 days ago

Omanyala inspires new generation of sprinters

Omanyala inspires new generation of sprinters

By Jonathan Komen 4 days ago

Where football fans get high for free

Where football fans get high for free

By Elvince Joshua 9 days ago

Nakuru Basketball Club relegated over financial woes

The team has a debt of Sh120,000 and if they do not get help, the unmatched talent is likely to go to waste, unless they can get greener pastures.

By Ben Ahenda 13 days ago

Nakuru Basketball Club relegated over financial woes

George Lugano: Alcohol ruined my life

Lugano’s wealth was wasted on alcohol and he currently lives in a house in his parents’ homestead on a quarter-acre plot where he occasionally grows vegetables, which he sells to locals.

By Ben Ahenda 21 days ago

George Lugano: Alcohol ruined my life

Is CECAFA tournament dead?

There is concern that the tournament is in jeopardy as it has not been held since 2019, a situation that is being blamed on lack of seriousness at the secretariat in Nairobi.

By Stephen Ongaro 28 days ago

Is CECAFA tournament dead?

Kenya's ageless women track stars

“Some athletes nowadays prefer to take the shortcut by doping to make money easily. That’s why most of them are not consistent.”

By Jonathan Komen 1 month ago

Kenya's ageless women track stars

Millicent Ndoro; detective who kicks hard, sprints like the wind

The 38-year-old sprinter is drop-dead gorgeous, built like a model, but make no mistake: She is an assassin on the tracks.

By Jonathan Komen 1 month ago

Millicent Ndoro; detective who kicks hard, sprints like the wind

How Odinga, Mboya politics influenced Luo football

In 1966, the year Jaramogi resigned from government, Luo Union FC split and Luo Sports Club was formed by a section of the players.

By Kenyatta Otieno 1 month ago

How Odinga, Mboya politics influenced Luo football

Yego eyes another world title after Olympics heartbreak

“I had indicated that I might retire after the Olympics, but I am still active in athletics. I am in the best shape this year and my main focus is on the World Championships."

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Yego eyes another world title after Olympics heartbreak

Athletics Kenya installs sensors to measure air quality at Nyayo Stadium

These sensors will not only enable researchers to collect and analyse more data on the impact of air pollution on sports, but also inform mitigation actions.

By World Athletics 2 months ago

Athletics Kenya installs sensors to measure air quality at Nyayo Stadium

Before AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, there was Maragoli FC

The story of Maragoli FC is the story of Kenyan football, great potential, great history, but lack of consistency at the top level.

By Kenyatta Otieno 2 months ago

Before AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, there was Maragoli FC

Safari rally family builds stadium in Kakamega, the home of rugger

Bull Ring Stadium has been instrumental in nurturing talents and developing rugby football in Kenya since it was opened in 2016.

By Brian Kisanji 2 months ago

Safari rally family builds stadium in Kakamega, the home of rugger

Qatar World Cup to offer over 3000 jobs to Kenyans

Qatar and other Gulf states have become some of the leading labour destination countries for Kenyan migrant workers.

By Joseph Mathenge 2 months ago

Qatar World Cup to offer over 3000 jobs to Kenyans

Formula 1 is coming to Africa, but where is Machakos F1 track?

Mutua said that the track will be used by regular drivers as a normal road to control traffic; the county’s economy might not afford to host a F1 race

By Elvince Joshua 3 months ago

Formula 1 is coming to Africa, but where is Machakos F1 track?

Nairobi, where football fans get high on weed for free

When you sit on the terraces, you end up smoking more bangi than the real smokers...this must stop, or we’ll all have lung cancer or worse.

By Elvince Joshua 3 months ago

Nairobi, where football fans get high on weed for free

Magical Kenya ambassador Eliud Kipchoge not getting a cent for the role

"We could never have afforded Eliud but because he’s patriotic, he just made a concession and agreed to help us market the destination."

By Elvince Joshua 3 months ago

Magical Kenya ambassador Eliud Kipchoge not getting a cent for the role

Golfers take a swing for needy students

I would like to encourage professionals to come and learn to play golf to make a contribution to their former schools through this platform.

By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago

Golfers take a swing for needy students

Before fame, star athletes repaired shoes, hunted moles

Behind their rich athletics CVs lies exciting life stories. Their extraordinary origins wow the sporting world.

By Jonathan Komen 4 months ago

Before fame, star athletes repaired shoes, hunted moles

Sunderland Keroche threatening Manchester United, Arsenal fandom in Naivasha

Even though not officially affiliated to Sunderland UK, Sunderland Keroche shares almost every similarity with the ‘The Black Cats’.

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Sunderland Keroche threatening Manchester United, Arsenal fandom in Naivasha

Harambee Stars goal keeper Arnold Origi nets love

Goalkeeping ace is not hiding his love for Stella Katiwa, popularly known as Miss Katiwa , and she is actively involved in his work off the pitch.

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Harambee Stars goal keeper Arnold Origi nets love

‘Rich kids’ shining in the sports world

There are classical examples of kids from rich families who have made it big on the global stage.

By Jonathan Komen 4 months ago

‘Rich kids’ shining in the sports world

List: Unsung heroes of athletics

Keino helped Komen, Bekele and Gebresellasie set memorable world records.

By Jonathan Komen 4 months ago

List: Unsung heroes of athletics

Revealed: Schools that produce top athletes

In the meantime, they are waiting with bated breath for resumption of school games to develop latent talents.

By Stephen Rutto 5 months ago

Revealed: Schools that produce top athletes

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