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Kisii School keen to use third-time lucky charm in Mombasa

Arstone said they believe in themselves despite their narrow 3-0 win over St Mary’s Yala at the Nyanza Region finals.

Kisii School keen to use third-time lucky charm in Mombasa

Kisii School eager to break underdog tag at nationals

Kisii School eager to break underdog tag at nationals

It's another Rai derby in Kenya Cup final and Enterprise Cup

It's another Rai derby in Kenya Cup final and Enterprise Cup

Riaroh outshines rivals to win Nyanza Golf Club's Monthly Mug

Riaroh outshines rivals to win Nyanza Golf Club's Monthly Mug

Manyatta keen to replicate 2023 East Africa heroics at nationals

Four-time Nyanza Region handball champions Manyatta High School want to represent Kenya at the East Africa games this year.

Manyatta keen to replicate 2023 East Africa heroics at nationals

FKF Premier League: Bandari dock Ulinzi Stars points to close in on top four

Bandari FC closed in on the top four teams after seeing off Ulinzi Stars 2-1 in a FKF Premier League match played at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa.

FKF Premier League: Bandari dock Ulinzi Stars points to close in on top four

Menengai Oilers stun favorites KCB to set up Rai Derby Kenya Cup final

Menengai Oilers are through to the 2024-2025 Kenya Cup final.

Menengai Oilers stun favorites KCB to set up Rai Derby Kenya Cup final

Kabras Sugar book 10th consecutive Kenya Cup final

Defending champions Kabras Sugar are through to their 10th straight Kenya Cup final.

Kabras Sugar book 10th consecutive Kenya Cup final

School games: Dr Aggrey ready to defend basketball crown on home soil

National boys’ basketball defending champions Dr Aggrey feel no pressure as they prepare to defend their title when the KSSSA National Term One games tip off.

School games: Dr Aggrey ready to defend basketball crown on home soil

FKF Premier League: Tusker top the league ahead of Mashemeji Derby

Tusker on Saturday ascended to the top of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League standings following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bidco United

FKF Premier League: Tusker top the league ahead of Mashemeji Derby

MMUST and Daystar Falcons promoted to Kenya Cup

MMUST Rugby and Daystar University Falcons have secured their places in the prestigious Kenya Cup after emphatic victories in the promotion playoffs.

MMUST and Daystar Falcons promoted to Kenya Cup

Shujaa finish 10th at Hong Kong Sevens

Kenya Sevens mixed run at the second last leg of the 2024-2025 HSBC SVNS ended on Sunday after finishing a distant 10th at the Hong Kong Sevens.

Shujaa finish 10th at Hong Kong Sevens

Peace and title ambitions at stake as Gor face Ingwe in 96th Mashemeji Derby

Fans can finally breathe easy as Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards lock horns in the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium.

Peace and title ambitions at stake as Gor face Ingwe in 96th Mashemeji Derby

Mashemeji Derby ends in draw as AFC Leopards slow down Gor title charge

Gor Mahia’s FKF Premier League title charge was slowed down on Sunday after rivals AFC Leopards held the record Kenyan champions to a 0-0 draw in front of a fully packed Nyayo Stadium.

Mashemeji Derby ends in draw as AFC Leopards slow down Gor title charge

KCB face Oilers test as Kabras aim another Kenya Cup final

KCB, eight-time Kenya Cup champions, are determined to reclaim their place at the top and will be banking on their experience and home support to get past a spirited Oilers side.

KCB face Oilers test as Kabras aim another Kenya Cup final

St Joseph Girls Kitale eye elusive national title in Mombasa

St Joseph Girls Kitale are planning to go for the elusive KSSSA national hockey girls’ title this year when the Term One games kick off at Shanzu TTC next month in Mombasa.

St Joseph Girls Kitale eye elusive national title in Mombasa

Shujaa target Hong Kong quarters despite mixed results

Shujaa lost to Great Britain after stunning Spain yesterday. They must beat France to make quarter-finals today.

Shujaa target Hong Kong quarters despite mixed results

Shujaa knocked out of Hong Kong sevens after defeat to France

Kenya Sevens have been knocked out of Hong Kong Sevens after losing to France 14-7 Saturday morning.

Shujaa knocked out of Hong Kong sevens after defeat to France

Kenya Sevens book duel with South Africa after Hong Kong exit

Shujaa lost 14-7 to defending World Rugby Sevens champions France in their penultimate final Group C match to bow out of the quarterfinal contention.

Kenya Sevens book duel with South Africa after Hong Kong exit

Kenya Cup lands Sh10m sponsorship deal from KBL

The stage is set for an exciting showdown in the 2024-2025 Kenya Cup semis tomorrow involving the league’s top four teams.

Kenya Cup lands Sh10m sponsorship deal from KBL

Shujaa stun Spain in Hong Kong Sevens opener

Kenya Sevens kicked off their Hong Kong Sevens campaign on the front foot after stunning World Rugby Sevens Series second-placed outfit Spain 19-0.

Shujaa stun Spain in Hong Kong Sevens opener

Shujaa go down to Great Britain at Hong Kong Sevens

Kenya Sevens dreams of making the Hong Kong quarterfinals with a game to spare were slowed down after Shujaa surrendered a 7-0 lead to lose 12-7 to Great Britain.

Shujaa go down to Great Britain at Hong Kong Sevens

Shujaa seek redemption in Hong Kong after Vancouver struggles

Kenya must do well in Hong Kong to improve their chances of avoiding relegation play-offs.

Shujaa seek redemption in Hong Kong after Vancouver struggles

Kenya Cup: Nondescripts dare unbeaten champions Kabras Sugar

Kenya’s most decorated rugby club Nondescripts is keen to end Kabras Sugar’s three season unbeaten run when they face off with the defending Kenya Cup champions.

Kenya Cup: Nondescripts dare unbeaten champions Kabras Sugar

Kenya Cup: KCB ready for Menengai Oilers test in semis

KCB Rugby will be keen to bounce back from their poor Enterprise Cup show when they welcome Menengai Oilers to their Ruaraka Grounds.

Kenya Cup: KCB ready for Menengai Oilers test in semis

School Games: EA hockey champs St Joseph Girls Kitale eye elusive national title

East Africa hockey girl’s champions St Joseph Girls Kitale are a team in a mission.

School Games: EA hockey champs St Joseph Girls Kitale eye elusive national title

Shujaa to renew rivalry with Spain, Great Britain in Hong Kong

Kenya Sevens will renew their rivalry with Spain and Great Britain on Friday morning as the second last leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Shujaa to renew rivalry with Spain, Great Britain in Hong Kong

Moi Suba Girls' Iddah Awuor chases national glory

When Iddah Awuor was admitted to Moi Suba Girls three years ago, she did not imagine that one day, she’d be the darling of the school in athletics.

Moi Suba Girls' Iddah Awuor chases national glory

Kenya Cup: Nondies face Kabras Sugar as KCB host Oilers in semis

Defending champions Kabras Sugar FC will be eying to complete a four-peat by booking their ninth consecutive Kenya Cup final when they host Nondescripts.

Kenya Cup: Nondies face Kabras Sugar as KCB host Oilers in semis

Esports: Kenya set for thrilling eLigue1 Tour Grand Finale

Nairobi is set to host the highly anticipated eLigue1Tour Grand Finale on March 28, 2025, at Charter Hall.

Esports: Kenya set for thrilling eLigue1 Tour Grand Finale

Kenya Lionesses take World Rugby Sevens dream chase to Poland

After impressing in the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, Kenya Lionesses head into the final leg in Krakow, Poland, brimming with confidence.

Kenya Lionesses take World Rugby Sevens dream chase to Poland

School Games: Sawagongo upbeat ahead of national debut

Sawagongo High School have sent warning shots to their opponents ahead of the KSSSA National Term One finals slated for next month in Mombasa.

School Games: Sawagongo upbeat ahead of national debut

Nondies and Oilers eye Kenya Cup semis slots

Menengai Oilers will be banking on home advantage when they welcome Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad to the Nakuru ASK Showground in a high-stakes Kenya Cup playoff clash today.

Nondies and Oilers eye Kenya Cup semis slots

With fighting spirit back, Kenyans can dare dream of World Cup

Harambee Stars came from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 with Gambia on Thursday. Coach McCarthy says his team have a chance to beat both Gabon and Ivory Coast.

With fighting spirit back, Kenyans can dare dream of World Cup

Will McCarthy quench Kenyans' football thirst?

With McCarthy's impressive coaching record, including being a first team coach at Manchester United, many will surely be watching.

Will McCarthy quench Kenyans' football thirst?

FKF Cup: AFC Leopards bundled out due to crowd chaos

AFC Leopards has been disqualified from the FKF Cup following crowd disturbance that led to their Mozzart Bet Cup match against Mara Sugar FC being abandoned.

FKF Cup: AFC Leopards bundled out due to crowd chaos

School Games: Kisii School to face Vihiga as all set for KSSSA National rugby finals

Less than two weeks are left for the much-awaited Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Rugby 15s Championship

School Games: Kisii School to face Vihiga as all set for KSSSA National rugby finals

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers, Quins, Nondies and Blak Blad chase playoff

Menengai Oilers will be banking on home advantage when they welcome KU Blak Blad to the ASK Showground in a high-stakes Kenya Cup playoff clash this weekend.

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers, Quins, Nondies and Blak Blad chase playoff

Why Kabras Sugar and Oilers are changing Kenya's rugby landscape

Kabras will face off with Oilers in the Enterprise Cup final. The unbeaten sugar men will host the Kenya Cup final in Kakamega.

Why Kabras Sugar and Oilers are changing Kenya's rugby landscape

Why Kabras Sugar and Oilers are changing Kenya's rugby landscape

For the last three years, Kabras Sugar RFC have been an unstoppable force in Kenyan rugby.

Why Kabras Sugar and Oilers are changing Kenya's rugby landscape

Ng'iya Girls crowned Nyanza hockey champions

Ng’iya Girls are the new Nyanza Region Secondary School hockey girls’ champions.

Ng'iya Girls crowned Nyanza hockey champions

Asumbi Girls crowned new basketball champions

Asumbi Girls High School on Saturday was crowned the new Nyanza Region Secondary School basketball girls’ champions after edging out Ng’iya Girls 48-40.

Asumbi Girls crowned new basketball champions

School Games: Ng'iya Girls rule hockey ahead of Ageng'a semis battle

Ng’iya Girls High School are through to the semifinals of the 2025 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games that will be ending on Saturday at St Joseph’s Rapogi Boys in Migori County.

School Games: Ng'iya Girls rule hockey ahead of Ageng'a semis battle

School games: Kisii School and Yala dominate Nyanza games

Kisii School reminded their rivals that they are still the team to beat after edging out newly crowned Kisumu County champions Nyabondo High School 17-7.

School games: Kisii School and Yala dominate Nyanza games

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