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Defending champions Kabras Sugar eyes history as Kenya Cup kicks off

Kabras seek to join Nondies, Impala and KCB as the only sides with four peats.

Defending champions Kabras Sugar eyes history as Kenya Cup kicks off

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers ready to fry Kisumu in Nakuru

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers ready to fry Kisumu in Nakuru

FKF-PL: KCB bounce back to open five-point lead as Police drop points

FKF-PL: KCB bounce back to open five-point lead as Police drop points

FKF-PL: Tusker look to bounce back against in-form City Stars

FKF-PL: Tusker look to bounce back against in-form City Stars

Asati and Ooro to lead Shujaa ahead of World Rugby Sevens Series return

Vincent Onyala and Anthony Omondi miss out due to contract issues.

Asati and Ooro to lead Shujaa ahead of World Rugby Sevens Series return

Junior Starlets, coach Cheche, and Nekesa nominated for prestigious CAF Awards

The CAF Awards will take place on December 16 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Junior Starlets, coach Cheche, and Nekesa nominated for prestigious CAF Awards

Why Engin Firat was not the right man for Harambee Stars

Over 23 matches, Firat picked just seven wins, seven draws, and nine losses.

Why Engin Firat was not the right man for Harambee Stars

SportPesa boosts Shujaa ahead of World Rugby Sevens Series return

Kenya Sevens are in Group A alongside France, Australia, and South Africa for the Dubai Sevens.

SportPesa boosts Shujaa ahead of World Rugby Sevens Series return

Kenya Simbas crowned Elgon Cup champions in Uganda

Oduor and Sifuna star for Kenya as young Omollo bags his first senior try.

Kenya Simbas crowned Elgon Cup champions in Uganda

Elgon Cup: Kenya Simbas ready to charge to glory against Uganda Cranes

Kenya carry a narrow 27-25 points advantage ahead of the rematch.

Elgon Cup: Kenya Simbas ready to charge to glory against Uganda Cranes

MMUST welcome Mean Machine as 2024-2025 KRU Championship kicks off

Masinde Muliro are targeting to return to Kenya Cup next season.

MMUST welcome Mean Machine as 2024-2025 KRU Championship kicks off

Why Kenya risks missing 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo

KSFD has been suspended by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) over an outstanding Sh18 million debt.

Why Kenya risks missing 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo

Elgon Cup: Kenya Simbas ready to rectify mistakes as battle shifts to Kampala

One change, two new faces as Simbas squad named for Elgon Cup decider.

Elgon Cup: Kenya Simbas ready to rectify mistakes as battle shifts to Kampala

Anthony Akumu: Don't write us off yet

Kenya face Zimbabwe at Peter Mokaba Stadium in South Africa.

Anthony Akumu: Don't write us off yet

Ruth Chepngetich wins October SJAK Sports Personality of the Month

Last month, Chepngetich ran 2:09:56 breaking the one-year record (2:11:53) held by Ethiopia Tigst Assefa.

Ruth Chepngetich wins October SJAK Sports Personality of the Month

Kisumu partners with Dutch organization on Sh4.9 billion project to end Nyando flooding

Flood victims from Nyando, Kisumu East, and Muhoroni expressed optimism for the program’s potential to transform their lives.

Kisumu partners with Dutch organization on Sh4.9 billion project to end Nyando flooding

Why Kenya Simbas must be cautious against Uganda after taking slim lead to Kampala

Simbas saw off Uganda 27-25 last weekend.

Why Kenya Simbas must be cautious against Uganda after taking slim lead to Kampala

Kenya finishes strong but South Africa retains Rugby Africa Women's 7s title

Lionesses lost 19-10 to the South Africans.

Kenya finishes strong but South Africa retains Rugby Africa Women's 7s title

Africa 7s: Faith Livoi set to make debut as Kenya Lionesses head to Ghana

Faith has previously represented the Kenya Lionesses in the 15s code.

Africa 7s: Faith Livoi set to make debut as Kenya Lionesses head to Ghana

KCB and Kenya Harlequins to curtain raise 2024 Elgon Cup

The main event, the Elgon Cup, will kick off at 4:00 p.m.

KCB and Kenya Harlequins to curtain raise 2024 Elgon Cup

AFCON 2025: Wanjala earns spot in Harambee Stars squad for qualifiers

Veteran defender Charles Momanyi of Tusker FC also returns to the squad.

AFCON 2025: Wanjala earns spot in Harambee Stars squad for qualifiers

Elgon Cup 2024: Kenya Simbas announce squad to face Uganda

Kenya leads the overall series, having won 10 out of the 17 tournaments.

Elgon Cup 2024: Kenya Simbas announce squad to face Uganda

Amaan Ganatra's pole at British Rallycross impresses motoring enthusiasts

Amaan pulled out all the stops to top qualifying heat standings overall after coming second in QH1, QH2, and QH3.

Amaan Ganatra's pole at British Rallycross impresses motoring enthusiasts

Michael Karamor: Nigerian goal machine fueling Kisumu All Stars' rise in Super League

He is the current NSL top scorer with five goals, and Player of the Month for October.

Michael Karamor: Nigerian goal machine fueling Kisumu All Stars' rise in Super League

Badminton: Kisumu ready for 2024 Nyanza Badminton Open tournament

Apollo calls for Sports CS Murkomen to intervene on a five-year ban imposed on Kenya by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Badminton: Kisumu ready for 2024 Nyanza Badminton Open tournament

Munala upbeat as KCB shifts focus to Kenya Volleyball Federation League second leg

The bankers lost 0-3 (20-25, 13-25, 22-25) to Kenya Prisons at the Kahiga Cup.

Munala upbeat as KCB shifts focus to Kenya Volleyball Federation League second leg

Kenya Simbas gear up for Elgon Cup with unique camp at Kabras Sugar

The national team players were inspired by West Kenya Sugar Factory tour.

Kenya Simbas gear up for Elgon Cup with unique camp at Kabras Sugar

Hellen Obiri ready to defend New York Marathon title against world's best

The Kenyan delegation is particularly strong, with past New York City champions Evans Chebet, Geoffrey Kamworor, and Albert Korir joining Obiri in the pursuit of victory.

Hellen Obiri ready to defend New York Marathon title against world's best

Cheptalal FC celebrates South Rift Cheza Dimba Championship amid fan cheers and prizes

Benson Mutai’s early goal and Kiprono’s stoppage-time strike seal Cheptalal triumph.

Cheptalal FC celebrates South Rift Cheza Dimba Championship amid fan cheers and prizes

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia seek redemption, KCB aim to solidify top spot

K’Ogalo shocking lost 2-1 to struggling Nairobi City Stars last Monday.

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia seek redemption, KCB aim to solidify top spot

Kenya Cup: New season kick-off pushed to November 23 after Elgon Cup rescheduling

Defending champions Kabras will face Impala on the opening day.

Kenya Cup: New season kick-off pushed to November 23 after Elgon Cup rescheduling

Kenyan trio nominated for the 2024 Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year

Joining Chepngetich and Ngetich in the Women’s category are Ethiopia’s Sutume Asefa Kebede and Tigist Ketema, as well as the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan.

Kenyan trio nominated for the 2024 Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year

FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars come from behind to bag first win of the season against Posta Rangers

Enosh Ochieng scored the winner for the soldiers in their 2-1 victory.

FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars come from behind to bag first win of the season against Posta Rangers

Poor Harambee Stars crashed by South Sudan in CHAN qualifiers

Ezibon Malish and Yohanna Paulino netted for South Sudan in the 2-0 win.

Poor Harambee Stars crashed by South Sudan in CHAN qualifiers

Every stroke counts for Akinyi as she clinches October's Mug of the Month

Melody Ushuda clinched the Best Junior title with a 79 net.

Every stroke counts for Akinyi as she clinches October's Mug of the Month

Kenyan riders arrive in Marrakech for FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations

Both Kenyan and Ugandan riders underwent special training in September.

Kenyan riders arrive in Marrakech for FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations

FKF-PL: Mathare United edge FC Talanta to return back to winning ways

The Slum Boys moved joint sixth with eight points.

FKF-PL: Mathare United edge FC Talanta to return back to winning ways

FKF-PL: KCB choke Tusker to maintain top spot

Ogam netted a brace as Tusker lost 3-2.

FKF-PL: KCB choke Tusker to maintain top spot

FKF-PL: KCB face Tusker test as Premier League gathers pace

Winless City Stars will face Gor Mahia on Monday.

FKF-PL: KCB face Tusker test as Premier League gathers pace

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars travel to Juba for first-leg clash against South Sudan

Kenneth Muguna dropped and replaced by Nairobi City Star’s Clifford Otieno.

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars travel to Juba for first-leg clash against South Sudan

All set for Nyanza Golf Club's October Mug of the Month

The tournament will kick off early in the morning, with the first group scheduled to tee off at 7:30 a.m.

All set for Nyanza Golf Club's October Mug of the Month

Court ruling won't scrap NG-CDF, MPs reassure Kenyans

MPs Rosa Buyu of Kisumu West, Beatrice Elachi of Dagoretti North, and Ongondo Were of Kasipul – have lauded the NG-CDF for its impact on communities.

Court ruling won't scrap NG-CDF, MPs reassure Kenyans

FKF-PL: KCB maintain top spot, Ingwe and Tusker drop points

The bankers played out to 0-0 draw against Gor Mahia.

FKF-PL: KCB maintain top spot, Ingwe and Tusker drop points

Harambee Stars name squad for CHAN qualifiers

Rising Stars keeper Ibrahim Wanzala included in the squad.

Harambee Stars name squad for CHAN qualifiers

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