ALL HOPE IS NOT LOST: Despite finishing sixth, Kenya rugby Sevens take pride in good show after Cape Town trip
Kenya Sevens finished sixth in South Africa after action packed rugby at Cape Town Sevens over the weekend.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
ALL HOPE IS NOT LOST: Despite finishing sixth, Kenya rugby Sevens take pride in good show after Cape Town trip
TOO MANY QUESTIONS, NO ANSWERS: Rugby family in mourning mood over three deaths in one week
One week, one game, two deaths, no answers. Is Kenyan Rugby falling apart?
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
TOO MANY QUESTIONS, NO ANSWERS: Rugby family in mourning mood over three deaths in one week
KENYA LEARN VITAL LESSONS: Back to drawing board for Shujaa after South Africa rugby outing
Kenya Sevens will need more than a miracle to rise again. After a disastrous second day of Cape Town IRB circuit, coach Innocent Simiyu is left with more questions than answers.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
KENYA LEARN VITAL LESSONS: Back to drawing board for Shujaa after South Africa rugby outing
MIXED RESULTS FOR SEVENS TEAM: Kenya thrash France and Japan but lose to Fiji in Cape Town
The gods of rugby seemed to be on Kenya Sevens’ side yesterday in South Africa during the second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens in Cape Town.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
MIXED RESULTS FOR SEVENS TEAM: Kenya thrash France and Japan but lose to Fiji in Cape Town
PREPARE FOR OUR WRATH:Kenya all ready for Cape Town IRB rugby Sevens series
Tomorrow, when Kenya rugby Sevens players emerge from Cape Town Stadium's tunnel at full speed for the second IRB leg, memories of last year's Jamhuri Day will still linger in their minds.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
PREPARE FOR OUR WRATH:Kenya all ready for Cape Town IRB rugby Sevens series
Family and friends recall last moments of Nondies' Ogeto Gacheo
The ghosts of death have once again knocked on the doors of local sports industry.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
Family and friends recall last moments of Nondies' Ogeto Gacheo
WHAT WENT WRONG? Taking stock of Kenya Sevens' performance after Dubai leg
Kenya are 12th in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens following a disappointing outing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
WHAT WENT WRONG? Taking stock of Kenya Sevens' performance after Dubai leg
FALSE START FOR KENYA: 7s team register only two wins in IRB Seven series opening leg
National Sevens rugby team ended their first World Rugby Sevens Series outing with only two wins out of their five in Dubai yesterday.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
FALSE START FOR KENYA: 7s team register only two wins in IRB Seven series opening leg
EYES ON SIMIYU:New 7s coach faces baptism of fire as World Series start today
National sevens Captain Andrew Amonde leads his charges against France at 8am today as the World Rugby Sevens Series kick-off in Dubai.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
EYES ON SIMIYU:New 7s coach faces baptism of fire as World Series start today
Kenyan named among the world's best marketers
Brand Kenya Director Chris Diaz was awarded and listed as one of the Most Influential Global Marketing Leaders by the World Marketing Congress (WMC) and World Brand Congress (WBC) on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
Kenyan named among the world's best marketers
WHO WILL BLINK FIRST? Sevens team stays away from training in protest over unpaid bonuses
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has postponed indefinitely the naming of the National Sevens team that was scheduled for today.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
WHO WILL BLINK FIRST? Sevens team stays away from training in protest over unpaid bonuses
Kenyan priests welcome Pope's edict to forgive sin of abortion
Last Sunday, the head of the Catholic Church in the world closed the bronze-panelled Holy Door in Saint Peter's Square, symbolically ending the Jubilee Year of Mercy that spanned from December 8, 2015, to November 20, 2016.
By John Lawrence AND Jeckonia Otieno 7 years ago
Kenyan priests welcome Pope's edict to forgive sin of abortion
7s players on strike as they boycott launch of their new kit by sportpesa
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is at crossroads with players over unpaid bonuses.
By John Lawrence 7 years ago
7s players on strike as they boycott launch of their new kit by sportpesa
DROPPED PLAYERS: DO NOT RULE US OUT JUST YET:I am still fit and quick enough to represent Kenya as a player, not join the technical bench
There is a new sheriff in town and, it is not business as usual at RFUEA Grounds along Ngong Road.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
DROPPED PLAYERS: DO NOT RULE US OUT JUST YET:I am still fit and quick enough to represent Kenya as a player, not join the technical bench
I want Olympic gold —Erick Ogweno
Maranda High School, an academic giant, is basking in a different kind of glory. This week, two of its old boys took up key national positions in newly sworn in Chief Justice David Maraga and Kenya Sevens team manager, Erick Ogweno.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
I want Olympic gold —Erick Ogweno
Team GB halts timid Kenya
Billy ‘The Kid’ Odhiambo made history yesterday as the first Kenyan to ever score a try at an Olympic stage.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Team GB halts timid Kenya
2016 Rio Olympics Rugby Women 7s: Lionesses maul Colombia 22:10
Kenyan Women Rugby team won their first match at the Rio Games by beating Columbia 22:10.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
2016 Rio Olympics Rugby Women 7s: Lionesses maul Colombia 22:10
The Nairobian takes rugby fever to Watamu
The third edition of Watamu Rugby Festivals kicks off this weekend in Watamu, Kilifi County.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
The Nairobian takes rugby fever to Watamu
More Kenyans Fly into London to cheer Injera and Team
While Kenya Rugby Sevens were fighting for a slot in the Main Cup quarter finals against France in their final group D match at the London Sevens, Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi flew over Twickenham Stadium.
By John Lawrence in London 8 years ago
More Kenyans Fly into London to cheer Injera and Team
Kenya Sevens Stars on high demand in London
Despite missing out on the main cup quarters, Kenya Sevens players remained the most sought after stars at the 2016 London Sevens.
By John Lawrence in London 8 years ago
Kenya Sevens Stars on high demand in London
Collins Injera ready to break record
To make the occasion more memorable, Injera's mother and father left Nairobi to London just in time to watch their sons conquer the world.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Collins Injera ready to break record
Bobby Williamson's Sh145 million Suit
Robert Williamson popularly known as Bobby, the former Harambee Stars head coach has sued Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for unlawful termination of service.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Bobby Williamson's Sh145 million Suit
Kenya plans big bash for rugby heroes
Upon leaving the Airport, a convoy of top-of-the-range motor vehicles will drive the jubilant players along Mombasa Road through to Ole Sereni Hotel, where the team’s sponsors, Kenya Airways, will host the boys to a luncheon at the hotel’s poolside from 3.30pm.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Kenya plans big bash for rugby heroes
THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED: Ayimba has given fans hope despite opposition to his appointment
Like the biblical stone that the builders rejected, Benjamin Otieno Ayimba has become the cornerstone of the Kenyan Sevens Rugby house. The Kenya Sevens team have bounced back and once more it is Ayimba who led the local boys to reclaim their glory.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED: Ayimba has given fans hope despite opposition to his appointment
FKF dismisses reports on Adel Amrouche's appointment as Harambee Stars head coach
Sources close to the ministry of Sports, Gender and the Arts however claim that it is the government that is pushing for Amrouche to be reinstated at the National Football Team.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
FKF dismisses reports on Adel Amrouche's appointment as Harambee Stars head coach
UPROAR OVER STARS’ TEAM LIST: Team’s composition questioned ahead of Guinea Bissau tie
UPROAR OVER STARS’ TEAM LIST: Team’s composition questioned ahead of Guinea Bissau tie
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
UPROAR OVER STARS’ TEAM LIST: Team’s composition questioned ahead of Guinea Bissau tie
Moment with Pope Francis has changed my life forever
Emmanuel Mambo Monga and Lynette Wambui Njogu, the representatives of Kenyan youth who spoke directly to the Pope at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, describe the opportunity as a lifetime experience.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Moment with Pope Francis has changed my life forever
Lead simple lives like Jesus, clergy told
The actions of bishops and all heads of the church must reflect the works of Christ Jesus, that was Pope Francis’ message to religious leaders.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Lead simple lives like Jesus, clergy told
Pope arrives to an exciting ‘Kenyan style’ welcome
Nicholas Nzioki, one of the dancers who entertained Pope Francis at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), broke down overcome by the significance of the moment.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
Pope arrives to an exciting ‘Kenyan style’ welcome
How it feels to host Papa at Nunciature
The Pope does not stay in government residences or hotels.
By John Lawrence 8 years ago
How it feels to host Papa at Nunciature
Kenyan Catholic priest on death row speaks
A Catholic priest on death row is what they call you out there. Father, kindly tell us about your journey to priesthood
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
Kenyan Catholic priest on death row speaks
Pope Francis to stay at Vatican embassy in Nairobi
Pope Francis will stay at the Apostolic Nunciature in Westlands, Nairobi, during his three-day visit in Kenya, Vatican embassy in Nairobi has confirmed.
By John Lawrence and Mercy Adhiambo 9 years ago
Pope Francis to stay at Vatican embassy in Nairobi
Rachier to run for FKF Presidency
Gor Mahia FC’s chairman, Ambrose Dickson Otieno Rachier will run for President in the fourth coming football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections.
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
Rachier to run for FKF Presidency
BOBBY WILLIAMSON: ‘STARS WILL BOUNCE BACK’
FeverPitch: There is so much talk about your salary being too much given the fact that results tell a different story. Is it true you are paid Sh2.5 million a month for failure?
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
BOBBY WILLIAMSON: ‘STARS WILL BOUNCE BACK’
Keli goes missing after Zambia match
Zambia’s Nkana FC are reportedly furious at their player Jacob Keli for failing to turn up for training
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
Keli goes missing after Zambia match
Gor chairman Ambrose Rachier: Uhuru gave us a donation of Sh 2.5 Million
Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia FC have thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for cash donation of Sh2.5 million for reaching the Cecafa Kagame cup final
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
Gor chairman Ambrose Rachier: Uhuru gave us a donation of Sh 2.5 Million
Mwamba held as Watamu rugby action starts
The second edition of the Watamu rugby festival kicked off yesterday with action packed show at Papa Remo Beach. The tourney had 8 teams divided into two pools.
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
Mwamba held as Watamu rugby action starts
Board fills gap left by Muthee at KRU
Barely hours after Muthee announced his resignation, the KRU board met and elected a new chairman - Gabriel Ouko.
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
Board fills gap left by Muthee at KRU
CRISIS IN RUGBY
In his resignation letter, Muthee accused some KRU board members of derailing his agenda of driving the game further, adding their integrity “was not beyond reproach, threatening to bring the game into disrepute”.
By John Lawrence 9 years ago
CRISIS IN RUGBY
Crisis In Rugby: Wrangling and intrigues of tenders force Muthee to walk away from the sport
“To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill,” so said Greek philosopher, Aristotle. Such is the urgency with which Kenya Rugby Union chairman, Mwangi Muthee, walked away from the union yesterday
By JOHN LAWRENCE 9 years ago
Crisis In Rugby: Wrangling and intrigues of tenders force Muthee to walk away from the sport