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Ababu Namwamba should clean house to revive sports

Ababu Namwamba is no stranger to the hugely potential docket and behind the scenes shenanigans. The intrigues before the show on the pitch, the track and even pool will not surprise him.

By Editorial 2 days ago

Ababu Namwamba should clean house to revive sports

Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary: Stakeholders welcome Ababu's nomination

Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary: Stakeholders welcome Ababu's nomination

By Rodgers Eshitemi 4 days ago

What awaits new Sports CS Ababu Namwamba?

What awaits new Sports CS Ababu Namwamba?

By Robert Abong’o 5 days ago

East Africa Secondary SchoolsGames: Kenyans vow to rise again after finishing second

East Africa Secondary SchoolsGames: Kenyans vow to rise again after finishing second

By Ernest Ndunda 7 days ago

East Africa Secondary Schools Games: Cheptil reclaim boys volleyball title as Dr Aggrey lose basketball final

Kenya’s Cheptil Mixed Secondary School are the new Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) boys volleyball champions.

By Ernest Ndunda 9 days ago

East Africa Secondary Schools Games: Cheptil reclaim boys volleyball title as Dr Aggrey lose basketball final

East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association games: It's Kwanthanze's title once again!

No one does it better than Kwanthanze! The volleyball giants proved that they are indeed the queens of the volleyball court

By Ernest Ndunda 10 days ago

East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association games: It's Kwanthanze's title once again!

African fastest man Omanyala wins August Player of the Month

Africa 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala is the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Sports Personality of the month of August 2022.

By Washington Onyango 10 days ago

African fastest man Omanyala wins August Player of the Month

Kosgei follows in her sister's footsteps with gold for Kenya

Kenyans began their hunt for athletics glory on a high note at the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) in Arusha, Tanzania.

By Ernest Ndunda 12 days ago

Kosgei follows in her sister's footsteps with gold for Kenya

What Kenya is not doing to make a fortune out of sports

President William Ruto’s government should make more effort to actively nurture, reward, and cherish the untiring sportspersons who bring Kenya so much glory and honour.

By John Wahome 12 days ago

What Kenya is not doing to make a fortune out of sports

Warui beats 106 golfers to bag Chairman's prize at Nanyuki Club

Home golfer James Warui is the 2022 Nanyuki Sports Club Chairman (Kuldip Hunjan) prize champion on a score of 42 stableford points.

By Mose Sammy 13 days ago

Warui beats 106 golfers to bag Chairman's prize at Nanyuki Club

KPA teams off to Kericho for games

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) teams leave Mombasa today to Kericho hoping to defend the overall crown at the 41st edition of the Kenya Communication Sports Organisation (Kecoso) games.

By Ernest Ndunda 19 days ago

KPA teams off to Kericho for games

Rigathi Gachagua takes oath again after inauguration mistake

The Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi had to ask Rigathi Gachagua to re-take the entire oath.

By Mate Tongola 19 days ago

Rigathi Gachagua takes oath again after inauguration mistake

Kenya sports stakeholders' request to Ruto

A section of Kenyan sports stakeholders have urged President-elect William Ruto to appoint a Cabinet Secretary who is well versed with matters of sports.

By Standard Sports 20 days ago

Kenya sports stakeholders' request to Ruto

State officers facilitating people financially to attend Ruto's big day

Deputy President Elect Rigathi Gachagua said that each county would ferry a busload of people to the Kasarani Sports Complex.

By Standard Team 21 days ago

State officers facilitating people financially to attend Ruto's big day

It's time to chart our way back to glory in sports

Today, majority of sports disciplines have been on the downside due to wastage of raw talent.

By Editorial 23 days ago

It's time to chart our way back to glory in sports

President Uhuru Kenyatta accorded military farewell

“KDF hurray! I will miss you,” the president said.

By Mate Tongola 23 days ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta accorded military farewell

Gen Kibochi praises President Uhuru

Gen Robert Kibochi was speaking at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi, during the farewell ceremony of president Uhuru Kenyatta by the military.

By Patrick Vidija 24 days ago

Gen Kibochi praises President Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta to receive KDF farewell tomorrow

The military fete is usually held at a military base preferred by the outgoing president.

By Mate Tongola 24 days ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta to receive KDF farewell tomorrow

Schools games: North Eastern region fails to hold their finals

Uncertainty has hit North Eastern Secondary Schools Sports Association after they failed to stage their regional games

By Ernest Ndunda 27 days ago

Schools games: North Eastern region fails to hold their finals

No guarantee that former players make good managers of their national football federations

Experts here being those who represented Kenya on international football pitches or just those who have played football.

By Clay Muganda 29 days ago

No guarantee that former players make good managers of their national football federations

Let's streamline sports and put in more resources

There is no doubt that the sports industry is waiting with bated breath for the incoming administration, especially after the lofty promises made during the campaigns.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Let's streamline sports and put in more resources

Stage set as rivals clash in Rift Valley and Central ties

Nakuru basketball champions Stafford Boys have sounded a warning to opponents ahead of the Rift Valley Secondary Schools Games

By Ben Ahenda 1 month ago

Stage set as rivals clash in Rift Valley and Central ties

School games return good for our raw talent

We have posted dismal performances in our key sports disciplines in recent past, which demands spirited efforts from stakeholders to put our sporting prowess on track.

By Editorial 1 month ago

School games return good for our raw talent

Mr President, fix Kenyan sports once and for all

Sports has been poorly run. From lack of infrastructure, doping, scandals within Sports Ministry and federations to top Kenyan talents switching nationalities to other countries.

1 month ago

Mr President, fix Kenyan sports once and for all

Tennis: Okutoyi wins Sports Personality for the Month of July

Kenyan tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi is the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the month of July.

1 month ago

Tennis: Okutoyi wins Sports Personality for the Month of July

It's back to the drawing board as school games set new dates

Uncertainty has hit the continuation of school games, which had resumed after students were separated from their teachers for close to two years due to Covid-19 outbreak.

By Silas Nyamweya 1 month ago

It's back to the drawing board as school games set new dates

Sorry state of stadiums in Nyanza cause for concern

Rehabilitation of the stadium was one of the county government’s main sports agenda but since 2014, when the first Sh30 million was disbursed for upgrading, nothing much has been constructed.

By Catherine Wambui 1 month ago

Sorry state of stadiums in Nyanza cause for concern

State should harness our sports tourism potential

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

By Associated Press 1 month ago

State should harness our sports tourism potential

Kenyan athletes excelled in spite of the tough sporting conditions

Uhuru’s ten-year term had a big promise for athletes. The sportsmen and women excelled but scandals too dogged the arena.

By Lolita Bunde 1 month ago

Kenyan athletes excelled in spite of the tough sporting conditions

Football jersey 'plug' finds business footing

Muchiri rarely dresses celebrities as most expect freebies. The branding business is quite competitive owing to the huge interest in sports merchandise.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Football jersey 'plug' finds business footing

Maxine Wahome Bags Sports Personality of the month of June

Maxine Wahome is the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the month of June.

By AP News 2 months ago

Maxine Wahome Bags Sports Personality of the month of June

'Making of Champs' kicks off at Jericho

The Ministry of Sports in conjunction with Ministry of Education yesterday organised role up introductory sporting activities dubbed ‘Making of Champs of Tomorrow’

By Sharon Owino 2 months ago

'Making of Champs' kicks off at Jericho

Sports Kenya: Ruto won't have Nyayo Stadium for final campaign

Sports Kenya has written to DP Ruto, saying Nyayo National Stadium won’t be available to him on final campaign day, August 6.

By Brian Okoth 2 months ago

Sports Kenya: Ruto won't have Nyayo Stadium for final campaign

School games to include 3x3 basketball

Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) has introduced 3x3 basketball into their annual schools sports calendar.

By Ernest Ndunda 2 months ago

School games to include 3x3 basketball

Githui chalks up Kwal tournament victory

Purity Githui staged an impressive show to win her first major title at the Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (Kwal) Golf Day at Nanyuki Sports Club

By Mose Sammy 2 months ago

Githui chalks up Kwal tournament victory

Nandi senator Cherargei on US visa issues: Take action on team 'joyriders'

Pressure continues to mount on Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed and Principal Secretary Joe Okudo to take responsibility on US visa

By Dennis Okeyo 2 months ago

Nandi senator Cherargei on US visa issues: Take action on team 'joyriders'

Where are youth and sports in the campaign pledges?

Topical issues such as corruption, ballooning public debt, unemployment, high taxation, inflation, rising fuel prices and living standards have dominated political rallies and talk show interviews.

By Kelvin Mugambi 3 months ago

Where are youth and sports in the campaign pledges?

How safeguarding policy will protect our sports talents

The policy establishes a framework for protection of athletes and vulnerable adults involved in sports from harassment, harm or abuse.

By Francis Ochieng 3 months ago

How safeguarding policy will protect our sports talents

Focus on Kenya's traditional races as athletes eye slots to global meet

A look at the invite list, adrenaline rush, celebrations and disappointments might be witnessed at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani tomorrow

By Stephen Rutto 3 months ago

Focus on Kenya's traditional races as athletes eye slots to global meet

KTN Sports journalist Moses Wakhisi ranked second in 2022 AIPS Sports Media Awards

KTN News Sports journalist Moses Wakhisi's documentary on the risks athletes endure while preparing for major races has been ranked second

By Odero Charles 3 months ago

KTN Sports journalist Moses Wakhisi ranked second in 2022 AIPS Sports Media Awards

KCB Volleyballer 'Chumba' named SJAK Sports Personality for May

KCB right attacker Sharon Chepchumba has been named the LG SJAK Sports Personality of the month of May.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

KCB Volleyballer 'Chumba' named SJAK Sports Personality for May

Sports CS Amina backs new FKF Transition Committee chair Oyugi

Sports CS Amina Mohamed on Monday affirmed his strong support of the newly appointed Football Kenya Federation Transition Committee chair Retired Major General Maurice Oyugi.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Sports CS Amina backs new FKF Transition Committee chair Oyugi

IPSC praises Kenya's new shooting site

International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) yesterday lauded Shaba Sports Shooting Range in Samburu as Kenya Open Level Three Championships

By Mose Sammy 3 months ago

IPSC praises Kenya's new shooting site

Maxine Wahome feels it's her time to shine at WRC Safari Rally

Lioness Rally champion Maxine Wahome cannot keep calm after receiving a brand new Ford Fiesta R3 beauty from world motorsports governing body FIA.

By Ochieng Oyugi 3 months ago

Maxine Wahome feels it's her time to shine at WRC Safari Rally

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