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KCB RFC eye fourth straight win in Kenya Cup
“This addition, together with the team that we already have, will give us a competitive edge across various competitions this season. While most may not feature directly in the starting lineup, we believe that they will earn their spot with time and thus offer a competitive environment both internal...
NOCK unveils elite athlete scholarships to power Kenya’s road to LA 2028 Olympics
The programme, rolled out on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in partnership with Olympic Solidarity, is designed to offer targeted, athlete-centred support to elite Kenyan athletes with proven potential to qualify for and compete at the Olympic Games and other major inter...
Kenya’s senior men plot X-Country redemption in Florida showdown
The men’s senior race, 2023 World 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo will spearhead the Kenyan onslaught.Adding further firepower is a deep cast featuring rising star Ishmael Rokitto alongside Edwin Bett, Robert Koech, Weldon Langat, Shadrack Koech, Denis Kemboi and Kevin Chesang....
Young Stars, Sinyereri Queens clinch third edition of Governor George Natembeya Cup
Young Stars beat Saboti All Stars 2-0 in the finals to lift the men’s title, as their female counterparts, Sinyereri, hammered Small Tigers 3-0 to win the title for the third time in a row.The winners in both categories walked away with Ksh. 1 million each, as the first runners-up were awarded Ksh....
Kenyan feted at Afcon 2025 influencer awards in Morocco
The award, in which Confederation of African Football (CAF) partnered with mobile phone maker, Tecno, celebrated creators whose work demonstrated originality and cultural relevance.
The sound of the city: Why Nairobi United FC is Kenya’s Team of the Year
Nairobi United has mastered the art of being cool. The club has fully embraced the city’s identity — the fashion, the sheng, the energy — turning every matchday into a cultural festival. Their fanbase is the fastest-growing in Kenya because the club speaks the language of the youth.
Chess titans clash as national championship starts
Round One also saw Dr. Irungu Brian (1959) produce a beautifully articulated attacking display, sacrificing his rook multiple times to dismantle Martin Njoroge (1944) in a game that was never in doubt.
Vara, Ngecu claim top honours in dramatic fashion at Kenya Invitational
The final day of the tournament featured two playoffs, underlining the depth of talent and competitiveness across the age groups.
Buses, cash prizes as South C Rangers are crowned Abbas Khalif Super Cup Champions
The Abbas Khalif Super Cup, which kicked off on November 10, 2025, featured 40 teams drawn from five wards. Each participating team received Sh50,000 in facilitation fees and a full set of playing jerseys to ensure professionalism throughout the tournament.
Kamukunji United, Fearless Ladies crowned Mbugua Cup 2025 champions
Individual excellence was also recognized during the tournament. Byron Omondi of Kiambiu Warriors was named Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Salim Abdulqafur of Eastleigh Youth finished as the top scorer. At the same time, Andersen Mayende of Kiambiu Warriors won the Best Goalkeeper award. Each recei...