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Dr Aggrey’s forward Deng Kuot (left) in action during their East Africa basketball boys’ match against Seetah from Uganda in Kakamega on August 14, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] National girls’ basketball champions Butere Girls came from 33-25 down at halftime to thrash Gahini Girls from Rwanda 68-49 to kick off the East Africa Secondary School games campaign with a win at the Central Police, Kakamega Basketball Courts on Thursday. The Western Region champions took the first quarter 17-11 but a big 22-8 response from the Rwandese saw Gahini stun the hosts at the breather. A narrow 16-11 third quarter response saw…

KCB star Vincent Onyala in action against Daystar during Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on July 26, 2025. [KCB Rugby] KCB RFC will be looking to bounce back when they take to the field for the Christie Sevens on August 16–17 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The bankers, coached by Denis ‘Ironman’ Mwanja, finished second at the Prinsloo Sevens last weekend after a 07–24 defeat to Strathmore Leos in a lively final. It was their second straight appearance in a final this season, but they are still chasing their first title. “We gave it our all, but Strathmore…

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle reacts during a press conference after their 2024 Chan Group D match against Sudan at Amaan International Stadium, Zanzibar. [CAF Media] African giants Nigeria’s Super Eagles have bowed out of the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (Chan) with a match to spare. This was after a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of impressive Sudan in their penultimate Group D match here at Amaan International Stadium, Zanzibar, on Tuesday night. The defeat follows their 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal in their opening match. The Sudanese completely outclassed the West Africans, whose coach, Eric Chelle, struggled to convince a battery of…

Kakamega is set to come alive today as the 22nd edition of the Federation of the East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games gets underway in different venues. The annual showpiece has attracted teams from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and guests Ivory Coast. Teams will do battle in football, volleyball, rugby 15s and 7s, basketball 5×5 and 3×3, hockey handball, swimming, athletics, netball and racquet games. There will also be other sports on demonstration such as cricket, beach volleyball, chess, scrabble, lacrosse and dancesport. The championship will also feature primary schools and Special Needs Education (SNE) competitions. Follow The…

LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye, FKF president Hussein Mohammed and LOC CEO Mike Rabar address journalists on August 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is already feeling the cost of hosting 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) due to safety and security breaches at both Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium. With less than two rounds to go before the end of group matches in Nairobi, the national football governing body is reeling in the pain of settling a fine of Sh12.8 million (USD 98,500) imposed on Kenya by Confederation of African Football (CAF). All three Group A matches involving Harambee…

Kenya’s Betsy Saina celebrates as she places first in the Women’s Group during the 42nd edition of the Paris Marathon on April 8, 2018 in Paris. [AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG] United by their common motherland but separated by their mission at global championships, Kenyan stars and the country’s exports are warming up for another sizzling competition. Statistically, Kenya has more than 4,000 athletes including middle and distance runners, sprinters and field stars. And because of the competitiveness to fly the country’s flag, a number of top athletes opted to represent foreign nations in their bid to bask in glory,…

Harambee Stars fans at The Moi International Sports center Kasarani cheer the team against Morocco, CHAN 24 match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] . The government has designated six official fan zones across Nairobi to give Harambee Stars supporters a safe and lively match day experience ahead of Sunday’s clash with Zambia. The zones will be located at Uhuru Park (CBD), Lakisama–Ngomongo area behind Kasarani Stadium, Dandora Stadium, Utalii (Stima Club), Jacaranda Grounds, and Kibera DC Grounds. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the move is meant to ease crowd pressure at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, while bringing the stadium atmosphere closer to…

Coach Benni McCarthy of Harambee Stars in their TotalEnergies African Nations Championship match against Morocco at The Moi International Sports Center on Sunday. Aug 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars’ march toward the CHAN 2024 knockout stage intensified after a historic victory on Sunday over two-time champions Morocco and three group-stage matches without a defeat. With one game remaining in Group A, a win over Zambia would seal a place in the quarter-finals and keep Benni McCarthy’s plans firmly on track. Group A has produced drama and delight in equal measure, a section fondly dubbed the “group of death.” Kenya, once…

Mulembe Golf Society Captain George Esuchi (left) presents the Mulembe Junior Open overall winner, Myles Fernandes (right), with his prize during the prize-giving gala at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, August 10, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Brookside Mulembe Junior Open showcased budding talent, with 76 young golfers displaying impressive skill and sportsmanship across all categories at the 18-hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Sunday.A partnership between the Brookside Dairies, Mulembe Golf Society and the RNGC was a celebration of junior golf and a testament to the sport’s growing popularity and development in Kenya.”Approximately eighty-five per cent of the Kenyan professional…

Vetlab Sports Club Junior Convener, Eric Mugo (left) presents the Kabete Pn’C Tournament overall to the duo of James Macakiage (center) and Tom Macakiage (right) at Vetlab Sports Club, August 9, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Over the weekend, the Vetlab Sports Club hosted its third edition of the Kabete Parent and Child golf tournament, bringing together families for a day of golf and camaraderie.A diverse group of participants, including grandchildren, grandparents, and parent-child pairs, teamed up, showcasing the tournament’s popularity within the golfing community.The event saw an impressive turnout, with families of all generations sharing the greens. The day was…

Junior Malkia Strikers Emmaculate Misiko serve ball against Cameroon during Women’s U20 Africa Nations Volleyball Championship at the Kasarani Gymnasium on Thursday August 30, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National women’s Under-20 volleyball team Junior Malkia Strikers were on Monday night crowned champions as the 2025 Women’s U20 African Nations Volleyball Championship ended in Yaounde, Cameroon. The gritty Kenyan girls staged a brilliant show to stun their hosts as well as hundreds of their supporters as they bagged the continental trophy with a 3-1 win. It was sweet revenge for Junior Strikers who had lost by the same margin to Cameroon…

Musingu Boys’ Alex Owino (left) and Adrian Simiyu of St Anthony Kitale Boys during Brookside national term one games at Shanzu Teachers training college. Sunday April 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan hockey teams will leave nothing to chance as they seek to defend the titles at this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin tomorrow in Kakamega. The Kenyan boys, who recaptured the title from the Ugandans last year, must be at their best as they battle it out with their neighbours among them two-time champions Kakungulu Memorial who they dethroned last year.…

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet celebrates after breaking the 5000m world record at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on July 5. [Courtesy, Diamond League] With four Diamond Leagues including the two-day final pending, Kenyan charges getting set for the Tokyo World Athletics Championships have a busy August. Just a month to the international showpiece set for September 13-21, top guns are striking a balance between World Championship preparations and chasing Diamond League glory. At the Diamond Leagues, particularly the winner-take-it-all final in Zurich, Switzerland (August 27-28), athletics stars will be expected to face off in what is likely to be…

Harambee Stars midfielder Mohamed Bajaber training with Simba SC in Egypt. [Simba SC] In the middle of Kenya’s preparations for 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), one of Harambee Stars’ brightest sparks quietly slipped away from the camp. Not for lack of love for the red, green, and black jersey, but to answer a call that could change his football life forever. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255,…

A clash bbetwen Nigeria Super Eagles and Sudan The Nile Crocodiles on August 12, 2025 -CAF Online The Super Eagles are well known for their rich football heritage for over three decades. They entered the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) with renewed ambition, determined eager to claim their first CHAN title and further solidify their place among Africa’s elite football nations. They also want to erase the memories of past disappointments and chase a first-ever title. The Eagles are ranked 44 in the latest FIFA July 2025 ranking and have made their best CHAN performance in 2018 when they…

St Joseph’s Girls rugby players in action against Mbakulu Girls. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] East Africa Girls rugby 7s champions St Joseph’s Girls High School Kitale will not let the national final upset stop them from defending their regional title. St Joseph’s, popularly known as JOGA, will be out to  retain the title and extend their East Africa reign to two years in a row. Even though they relinquished their national crown after losing 5-17 to Kinale Girls in the national final, they want to make amends. Team coach Ivy Sikolia said that although her charges were disappointed after losing the…

Loc Chairman Nicholas Musonye, FKF president Hussein Mohammed and LOC CEO Mike Rabar address journalists on August 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans without tickets should not go anywhere near a stadium, they should strictly remain at home! This is the warning that has been put across by the African Nations Championship (Chan) Local Organising Committee (LOC) ahead of the expected high-octane match pitting Kenya against Zambia in Group A set for Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday. The caution came on Tuesdat, just hours after Kenya was slapped with heavy fines  by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following…

Johnny Nigussie (Matblazers Jiu-Jitsu Ethiopia) in action during Anza MMA event at Alchemist, Nairobi, on June 13. [Courtesy] It is all systems go ahead of East Africa’s Premier Amateur MMA League, KO Fight Nights, set for Sunday at Alchemist, Nairobi. The second bi-monthly event sanctioned by the Kenya Oriental Combat Sports Federation and organised by ANZA MMA marks a bold new era for regional combat sports, offering a professional launchpad for the rising talent. Rwanda’s submission specialist Lorenzo Caldarelli and Nairobi Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Hassan Wasswa Muhammed, who delivered a show-stopping TKO at the last event, are among the top…

Brillian Jepkorir Kipkoech crosses the finish line during the 10km senior women race during the Athletics Kenya National Cross Country Championships at Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County, on February 8, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After unsuccessful attempts to make the cut for the World Athletics Championships, top athletes are now focused on chasing cross country titles. Qualifying for international shows has been characterised by cutthroat contests and the most experienced arsenals have often carried the day. But in the ongoing cross country competitions, they say, they will make names for themselves and build strong endurances as they eye…

From Left; Loc Chairman Nicholas Musonye, FKF president Hussein Mohammed and LOC CEO Mike Rabar address Journalist on August 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans without valid tickets have been warned to stay away from Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, as Kenya faces Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday. Local Organizing Committee (LOC) chairperson Nicholas Musonye said some fans forced their way into the stadium during the Kenya- Morocco match last Sunday, breaching Confederation of African Football (CAF) safety rules. Security agencies have been instructed to bar anyone without a ticket from approaching the gates.“CAF and LOC regulations are…

Thomas Simiyu (with ball) of Nakuru RFC outpaces Griffin Musila of KCB Rugby during their Kenya Cup match Day Five at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 18, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Nakuru RFC have ushered in a new chapter ahead of the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup season with the signing of promising forward Cyprian Ombaso from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) RFC. The talented player, known for his physicality and work rate, joins Wanyore at a time when optimism is high following the unveiling of the club’s new Smart-branded jersey. Ombaso said the move marks an important…

  Kenya Fans Association chairman Shem Okattah during Harambee Stars match against Morocco. [Courtesy, KFA] Football lovers across the country are now calling for ticketing transparency ahead of Kenya’s match against Zambia on Sunday. Through the Kenya Fans Association, the fans are demanding an explanation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over the ticketing controversy in which CHAN 2024 match tickets appeared to sell out before being officially released to the public. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The associations chairperson Shem Okottah said the ticketing mess is to blame for security breaches…

President William Ruto congratulates Harambee Stars on their victory over Morocco and their historic qualification for the CHAN knockout stages in Nairobi, on August 11, 2025. [PCS] Former Tusker FC forward Boniface Muchiri is not a stranger to competitive football, but he’s accustomed to playing in front of just a few fans. In the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League, most matches he’s played in barely draw more than 5,000 people. This changes on the rare occasions he plays against crowd magnets AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp One could argue that only the perennial…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during the CHAN 2024 at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Give Benni McCarthy 10 men, and he’ll still find a way to win. Twice in one week, the South African mastermind turned numerical disadvantage into tactical brilliance, guiding Harambee Stars through stormy waters with the calm of a seasoned captain. Reduced to 10 men against Angola last Thursday, Kenya held firm for a gutsy 1-1 draw. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp And on Sunday, they went one better — stunning Africa’s top-ranked nation Morocco 1-0 in a 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan)…

Highway Secondary School football player vies for the ball against Musingu Boys player during their match at Gusii Stadium. [File, Standard] National boys’ football silver medallists Musingu High School are imploring the gods of football to smile at them as they look to shine at this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin on Thursday in Kakamega. The Scorpions are among 14 teams that will be battling for the trophy that has eluded Kenyans for years. Having failed to reclaim the national gong that they last won in 1984, these games are the last…

Kenya’s John Korir crosses the finish line during the 129th Boston Marathon in Massachusetts, on April 21, 2025. [ AFP] Chicago Marathon champion John Korir is optimistic Kenyan charges to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships will cement the country’s legacy as the sport’s powerhouse. Korir, who was tipped for the marathon cast but chose to defend his Chicago 42km title has asked the country’s top guns give the internationals contest set for September 13 – 21 their all. The Boston Marathon champion asked Kenyans to rally behind Team Kenya as they prepare for Tokyo25 and during the competition. Follow…

Panorama image of fans filling Kasarani Stadium during Kenya vs Morocco Chan 24 tournament match. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued strict directives for upcoming fixtures at Kasarani Stadium following a series of security lapses during Kenya’s recent home matches. In a detailed statement, CAF has imposed measures for upcoming Kenya home matches at the stadium, citing unacceptable risk to spectators, staff, and the integrity of the tournament.  “CAF is mandating a maximum 60per cent of stadium capacity (27000 tickets). Entry strictly limited to electronic ticket holders; thermal tickets prohibited,” read the statement in part.…

Kenya Lacrosse national team goalkeeper Elijah Musembi during training in Nairobi ahead of U20 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship to be held in Korea, on July 6, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Kenya men’s national team is seeking government support to travel to Jeju, South Korea for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s Under-20 Championship that begins on August 15. The Kenya Lacrosse Association (KLA) through its patron Linda Mwende revealed that the team which is set to play its opening match on Friday against Chinese Taipei had not received funding from the government despite presenting their budget. “We are yet to…

Alfred Cheruiyot during the men’s Roan Antelope Half Marathon at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County, on May 6, 2023. [James Omoro, Standard]]  Alfred Cheruiyot has defended his title in this year’s Roan Antelope Half Marathon at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County. Cheruiyot who hails from Elgeyo Marakwet County managed to beat more than 100 athletes who participated in the race. The athlete successfully defended his title after he won the race during the first marathon held in 2023. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Addressing journalists after the race, he attributed his impressive performance to regular…

Harambee Stars against Morocco at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended ticket sales for all upcoming fixtures at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. This includes next Sunday’s much-anticipated CHAN 2024 clash between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo. The drastic move follows serious safety and  security lapses during Kenya’s recent game against Morocco. CAF said the incidents both before and during the match posed significant risks to fans, players, and officials. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp According to reports, one of the stadium gates…

Harambee Stars against Morocco at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended ticket sales for all upcoming fixtures at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. This includes next Sunday’s much-anticipated CHAN 2024 clash between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo. The drastic move follows serious safety and  security lapses during Kenya’s recent game against Morocco. CAF said the incidents both before and during the match posed significant risks to fans, players, and officials. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp According to reports, one of the stadium gates…

Mulembe Golf Society Captain George Esuchi (left) presents the Mulembe Junior Open overall winner, Myles Fernandes (right), with his prize during the prize-giving gala at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, August 10, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The  Mulembe Junior Open showcased budding talent, with 76 young golfers displaying impressive skill and sportsmanship across all categories at the 18-hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Sunday. The celebration of junior golf was a testament to the sport’s growing popularity in the country.Gol “Approximately 85 per cent of the Kenyan professional golfers come from the ‘Mulembe nation’, highlighting the region’s rich pool of talent,”…

Mandalay Bay Kenya director Mary Justus (centre in white T-Shirt) with the four players set for trials with Egyptian club Al Gaish at a Nakuru Hotel over the weekend. [Ben Ahenda, Standard   Four Kenyan youngsters from Nakuru and Kajiado counties have left the country for Cairo, Egypt to take part in football trials.  They are Brian Mathenge and Dete Onyango of Bahati’s Gunevra FC and Isaiah Partisau of Purko FC and Denzel Omondi of Viking FC, both of Kajiado County.  They’ll have the trials with Al Gaish Mandala Football Club that plays in the second division of the Egyptian Premier…

Kenya Lacrosse National team’s Goalkeeper Elijah Musembi during training in Nairobi ahead of U20 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship to be held in Korea this August. July 6, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Kenya men’s national team is confident that they will excel at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s Under-20 Championship that begins this Friday in Jeju, South Korea. Kenya and Ghana are the only African countries that will be chasing glory at the global event that will bring together 20 nations. Despite facing many challenges, the team departed yesterday for the South Korean Island determined to make Kenya proud. Kenya…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The rivalry between the two teams began more than half a century ago in 1972, when the Harambee Stars first locked horns with the Atlas Lions of Morocco at the African Cup of Nations. Kenya was still finding its feet in continental football, a young side brimming with raw talent but lacking the experience of Africa’s established giants. Morocco, already a powerhouse, edged that first meeting 1-0 a narrow scoreline that nevertheless set the tone for a rivalry steeped in resilience, pride, and the…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The rivalry between the two teams began more than half a century ago in 1972, when the Harambee Stars first locked horns with the Atlas Lions of Morocco at the African Cup of Nations. Kenya was still finding its feet in continental football, a young side brimming with raw talent but lacking the experience of Africa’s established giants. Morocco, already a powerhouse, edged that first meeting 1-0 a narrow scoreline that nevertheless set the tone for a rivalry steeped in resilience, pride, and the…

Tanzania in action at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during CHAN 2024. [Cafoline] Clement Mzize lit up Benjamin Mkapa Stadium with a dazzling brace inside the first 20 minutes on Saturday and the Chan co-hosts are dreaming of cup glory after booking a slot in the quarter-finals.  Mzize’s heroics powered Taifa Stars to a 2-1 triumph over Madagascar in front of the jubilant home crowd which maintained a flawless Group B run. Coach Hemed ‘Morocco’ Suleiman’s boys have registered three straight wins, netting five goals and conceding only once. The victory cemented their lead at the…

Harambee Stars and Morocco in action during CHAN 2024 Group A match at Kasarani Stadium on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Chan 2024 favourites Morocco and their fans mourned in silence. The visibly cheerful Kenyans chose to dance at the poor Moroccans’ graves. When the centre referee Vincent Kabore from Burkina Faso blew the final whistle, it was a life of contrasts inside the renovated and packed Kasarani Stadium. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The Kenyans had just done the unthinkable. Quite enviable too.  Coming up such a formidable opponent, few gave the novice Kenyans much chance against…

Laiser Hill’s Tyrel Ian and Noah Wafula of Dagoretti High during Brookside National Secondary Schools term one games at Shanzu Teachers Training College, on April 11, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former East Africa boys’ basketball champions Laiser Hill Academy are looking to end more than 10 years of heartbreak and pain at the hands of their regional opponents. The national champions are determined to reclaim the East Africa title they last won in 2012 when the games were held in Bujumbura, Burundi. Since then, their best performance was last year’s second-place finish during the annual games held in Mbale, Uganda.…

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich and Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi compete in the women’s 3000m Steeplechase at the Doha Diamond League Meeting 2025 at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar, on May 16, 2025. [AFP] Global stars selected to fly colours of their respective nations in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will all be eyeing glory. Olympic, world and continental medalists will be converging with one goal – to make their countries proud while chasing individual glory at the international showpiece scheduled for September 13-21. Kenyan stars are already preparing to face big names representing different countries. Follow The Standard channel…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars players are set to receive another Sh 1 million each from President William Ruto following their win over Morocco. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Sunday announced after the match that the president will fulfil his promise on Monday. Earlier, before the match, the president had promised to play his part in the pledge, urging players and spectators to play their part in victory. “I had promised Harambee Stars that if they won, each player would receive Sh 1 million. If they finish drawing, I pay half…

Action unfloding between Kenya vs Morocco during their African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 match at Kasarani Stadium on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars, has received an outpouring of praise from leaders after their stunning  1-0 victory against Morocco in a Group A match at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. The win came despite the Stars being reduced to 10 players after midfielder Chrispin Erambo was shown a red card. President William Ruto hailed the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “The resilient, indomitable Kenyan spirit has roared to life at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani! Harambee Stars stood…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrates after scoring against Morocco in the CHAN Group A match at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] For the second game running, 10-man Harambee Stars showed resilience and character after stunning Africa’s top ranked football nation Morocco 1-0 in an entertaining 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A match played at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. Crispine Erambo was shown a red card in the first half after Ryan Ogam scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute, a victory that saw Kenya not only stretch their lead at the top of…

Kevin Okumu of JW Foundation FC (left) challenges Kevin Chumsi of KCB during a friendly match at the KCB Leadership Center in Karen on January 15, 2025. [ JW Foundation] When Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu embraced football at Jericho estate in Nairobi when he was eight years old, his dream was to play for national team, Harambee Stars, someday. But never did he know that the road to the top would be so long and winding. The defender spent years plying trade at the grassroots, featuring for estate outfits like the SDA FC and Young Rovers FC. Patience and determination saw the right-back smash the…

Kobala and Saye players in action during regional games. [Michael Mute, Standard] After many years in the cold, Kobala Secondary School football team is determined to make a remarkable return to the East Africa games. The Homabay-based side will be making their second appearance at the annual games having made their debut in 2015. They qualified for the games this year after finishing fourth at the National Term Two games. They lost 3-4 to Nasokol Girls High School in post-match penalties after their third-place play-offs duel had ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite qualifying for the regional games as the fourth Kenyan side, Kobala coach Julius Aminga revealed that their main objective is…

Austin Odhiambo celebrates after scoting for Harambee Stars against DRC at Kasarani stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] If you are reading this article in Nairobi before noon, you should already be on your way to Kasarani Stadium by now. One thing Kenyans love is football. The 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, has re-ignited a football fever that is fast sweeping through East Africa.  Meant to be a dress rehearsal for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027, 2024 Chan has transformed Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala and Zanzibar, cities that usually host local league…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during Kenya vs Angola match at Kasarani Stadium on August 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It will be a classic David versus Goliath battle when Harambee Stars take on Morocco in their penultimate 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group A match today (3pm) at MISC Kasarani Stadium, with a ticket to the quarter-finals on the line. Kenya, ranked 113th in the world, will face a Morocco side placed 12th globally and first in Africa — a gap of 101 places that underlines just how far apart the two nations are rated in world football.…

Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte speak during the Premier League Summer Series match against Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire last season. Only four other teams scored fewer than United’s 44 goals in 38 Premier…

Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko in past action for RB Leipzig. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire last season. “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration,” read a club statement. The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the…

Harambee Stars defender Marvin Nabwire walks off the pitch after he was sent off for a foul on Angola forward Alberto Adao. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars moved a step closer to the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) after battling to a 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday night, despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes at a packed MISC Kasarani Stadium. The result kept Benni McCarthy’s side unbeaten in the tournament and on top of Group A with four points from two matches. It also means Kenya’s fate is firmly in their hands…

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy [centre] against Angola in CHAN 2024.[FKF] Kenya’s Harambee Stars produced a spirited performance to hold Angola to a 1-1 draw in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A clash at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Thursday night — despite playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes. Head coach Benni McCarthy, visibly drained after the final whistle, could not hide his pride in his players’ determination and fight, describing their display as “incredible” under the circumstances. Kenya fell behind in the sixth minute when Beni Jetour’s precise cross found an unmarked Jó Paciência,…

art of the action a week ago when RVSA beat Laiser Hill 2-1 to win the Zone A of the Nairobi West league to qualify for the National Division 2 League. RVSA meets Zone B Nairobi West regional winners Escalators FC from Kawangware on Saturday in a play off match at NCC Grounds to determine the overall winners of the regional league [Courtesy] Just a week after clinching top spot in the Zone A of their Nairobi West Regional Football Kenya Federation League, Kajiado based Rift Valley Sports Academy (RVSA) will on play Escalators FC from Kawangware in a playoff…

Western’s Moi Girls Kamsinga student Esther Butali (in yellow), beats Dagoreti Hight School of Nairobi during Kenya Secondary Schools Association handball games at Hill School in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County yesterday. April 25, 2023. [Peter Ochieng/Standard] Former East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga believe that this is the year they will reclaim their lost glory. Kamusinga are looking to recapture the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin on Thursday in Kakamega. The Kenyan girls will be battling 10 other teams for the regional trophy that has eluded them for the past three years.…

From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet celebrate winning 10, 000m race in positions 1,2,3 respectively at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on July 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Before their return to Nairobi after the African Nations Championship (Chan), which will come to a close on August 30 at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, Team Kenya to the Tokyo World Championships in September will have to do their speed work outside the capital. Soon after the national trials for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (September 13–21), an exercise staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi late…

 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim looks on during the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United’s revamped training ground is a “world-class performance environment” that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe. A £50 million ($67 million) investment has been made to upgrade the Carrington training ground which has been United’s base since 2000. The renovation work was completed during the 2024/25 season and Ruben Amorim’s squad moved into the men’s first-team building this week, having…

Agricuture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh [File,TheStandard] Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh and his wife, Betty Chepkorir, are embroiled in a legal dispute with their neighbours over an access road.  The neighbours have filed a lawsuit against Ronoh and his wife, alleging that they have obstructed the access road leading to their homes.  Kipsuge Soi and his wife Caroline Soi, and Koskei Kiprotich, in a suit filed at the Kericho magistrate’s court through lawyer Owen Mutai, said they are registered owners of three parcels of land known as KERICHO/CHEPSIR S. S/204, KERICHO/CHEPSIR S. S/155 and KERICHO/CHEPSIR 506, which are situated in…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during Kenya vs Angola match at Kasarani Stadium on August 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] An exhausted Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy was extremely proud of his players’ commitment and grit after they battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). Despite playing under the lights for more than 70 minutes with 10 men in their second Group A match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Harambee Stars’ resilient display earned praise from the former Bafana Bafana man. Kenya went behind as early as…

Referee Sadou Ali Brahamou shows a red card to Kenyan defender Marvin Nabwire after a VAR check. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar had nothing but absolute praise for Marvin Nabwire, after the midfielder sacrificed himself to save Kenya’s blushes against Angola in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). 10-man Harambee Stars on Thursday night held their nerve to force a 1-1 draw against a stubborn ‘antelopes’ side at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. Playing in front of 46,525 loud fans, Benni McCarthy’s men found themselves in early trouble when Angola’s Jó Paciência tapped in from close…

Limuru Junior Open 2025 overall winner Channel Wangari at Limuru Country Club, August 7, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The sixth edition of the Limuru Junior Open 2025 concluded on Wednesday at the Limuru Country Club, celebrating not only its champions but the significant growth of junior golf in Kenya. The event brought together young golfers from various clubs to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.Junior Convener Carol Jeptoo highlighted the tournament’s evolution, noting the increased participation from both boys and girls.The message emphasised that showing up and putting in effort were as important as winning. Her sentiments were echoed by the…

Festus Shiasi (center) of KCB in action against Strathmore Leos. [KCB Rugby] Strathmore Leos, fresh from winning the Prinsloo Sevens title, are tied with KCB Rugby at the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings after two thrilling rounds. Both sides have collected 41 points each. Leos, who finished second at the opening leg in Mombasa, bounced back strongly in Nakuru to defeat KCB in the Prinsloo Sevens final. The win marked their first title of the season and confirmed them as serious contenders for the overall crown. KCB, on the other hand, started the campaign on a high by…

Kenya Police Bullets striker celebrate with her teammates after scoring a goal against Trinity queens at Afraha stadium in Nakuru on May 25,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kenya Police Bullets will have home advantage as they seek to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League for the first time when Kenya hosts the 2025 CECAFA qualifiers from September 4-16 in Nairobi. The reigning FKF Women’s Premier League champions are eager to make amends after last year’s heartbreak in Ethiopia, where they lost 1-0 to Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) in the final. The defeat denied them a historic spot in the continental showpiece,…

World steeplechase champion Ezekiel Kemboi was on hand to support the 3000m steeplechase men during the fourth leg of the Betika/Athletics Kenya Track and Field meet at Nakuru’s Afraha Stadium, on April 5, 2025. [File, Standard] When the country’s history at the World Athletics Championships is written, their names are likely to feature prominently. During their prime, they say, the Kenyan flag came first and everything else was secondary. Kenyan World Championships legends are looking forward to a thrilling global showpiece in Tokyo from September 13-21. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp As the country’s selected athletes get ready to…

  Harambee Stars players. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars players will each bag Sh500,000 following their impressive 1–1 draw with Angola on Thursday evening in their second Group A match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Kasarani Stadium. The payout fulfils President William Ruto’s pledge of Sh500,000 for every draw, part of a sweeping incentive package aimed at boosting morale for the tournament. Angola struck first in the seventh minute, but Kenya responded with a penalty from Austin Odhiambo in the 12th minute to level the score. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The match took a dramatic…

Zambia’s Wilson Chisala (left) and Linda Mtange of DR Congo in action at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on August 7, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] DR Congo reignited their CAF African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group A match on Thursday at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Goals from Ibrahim Matobo and substitute Horso Mwaku helped the Leopards bounce back from their opening day defeat to co-hosts Kenya and keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. The win also marked the end of a five-match winless run…

Uganda national football team Uganda Cranes warming up before a match. [CAF website] Uganda Police Force has announced enhanced security measures at Mandela National Stadium ahead of the upcoming CHAN 2024 matches scheduled for Friday, 8 August 2025. Through a press statement, the police said their security teams had successfully managed earlier matches at the stadium and held a review meeting with representatives of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to reinforce safety protocols further. The stadium will host two high-profile fixtures on Friday: Algeria versus South Africa at 5:00 pm, and Guinea versus hosts Uganda at 8:00 pm. “We…

A new look of the refurbished Kasarani Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The government has unveiled a string of tight security and logistical protocols to ensure fan safety and smooth operations, a direct response to crowd control challenges experienced during earlier matches. This comes ahead of today’s high-stakes CHAN 2024 clash between Kenya and Angola at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium as well as  Speaking after a high-level interagency security briefing held in Nairobi, senior officials, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo acknowledged that lapses in deployment timing had led to congestion at entry points during Kenya’s opening CHAN match. However, he assured the…

Limuru Junior Open 2025 overall winner Channel Wangari at Limuru Country Club, August 7, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The sixth edition of the Limuru Junior Open 2025 concluded on Wednesday at the Limuru Country Club, celebrating not only its champions but the significant growth of junior golf in Kenya.The event brought together young golfers from various clubs to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.Junior Convener Carol Jeptoo highlighted the tournament’s evolution, noting the increased participation from both boys and girls.The message emphasised that showing up and putting in effort were as important as winning. Her sentiments were echoed by the Junior Golf Foundation…

Njoroge Kibugu during the final day in the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa swing at Nyali golf and country course in Mombasa county on Wednesday,7th, August,2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Njoroge Kibugu of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club is in celebration again after a back-to-back victory at the Nyali leg of the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa Swing that ended at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County on Thursday. Kibugu held his nerve in a tense final round to close the 54-hole tournament on a total of 2-over-par 215 gross in the third leg of the…

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy weep over  former Porto captain Jorge Costa’s death from cardiac arrest aged 53 in Media briefing at Kasarani Stadium on August 6, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy fought back tears as he paid tribute to his former FC Porto teammate, Jorge Costa. Costa, a towering figure in Portuguese football and a close friend passed away on Tuesday from cardiac arrest at the club’s training ground with McCarthy describing him as “an elder brother.” The South African tactician, who is currently leading Kenya’s national team in the African Nations Championship (CHAN),…

Harambee Stars players during training session for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] All eyes will be on the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, this Thursday, August 7, when Harambee Stars take on Angola in their second Group A fixture of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Kenya will be hoping to build momentum and edge closer to the quarter-finals in front of a packed home crowd. A win on Thursday would place Kenya on the brink of the knockout stages a remarkable achievement for the tournament debutants. Harambee Stars head coach…

Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School after winning the netball title during NRSSA finals in Kisumu, on July 13, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard] National netball champions Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School are seeking an improved performance at this year’s East Africa games. The three-time national winners, who retained their title without losing a match, have shifted their focus to the regional contest which Ugandan sides have dominated for over two decades. With netball being a top sport in Uganda, no Kenyan side has ever won the netball trophy since the inception of the games in 2002. Follow The Standard channel on…

Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet react after the victory ceremony for the women’s 5000m during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, on August 6, 2024. [AFP]  In a high-stakes competition like the World Championships, teamwork has been a key factor but individual glory has often reigned supreme. As the country prepares its troops for the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, their collective target is to chase glory not just for Kenya but for themselves. In the team, Kenya looks to continue its stranglehold as the world’s athletics powerhouse status and on the…

Fans being checked y stewards outside Kasarani Stadium before the CHAN 2024 tie beteen Kenya and DR Congo on August 3, 2024 [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly fined the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) sH2.5 million following a series of alarming security lapses during Kenya’s opening CHAN 2024 fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo at Kasarani Stadium on Augyst 3, 2025. According to an official security report compiled by CAF and first shared by sports journalist Bonface Osano, the high-profile clash on Sunday was marred by multiple incidents, raising serious questions about Kenya’s readiness…

Algeria players celebrate the win over Uganda. [Cafonline] Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (Chan) campaign in record-breaking style.  In front of a stunned home crowd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Fennecs put on a masterclass in efficiency and tactical discipline, extending their unbeaten Chan run to seven matches and astonishingly stretching their clean sheet streak to 712 minutes — the longest in the history of the competition. The commanding victory — thanks to goals…

A section of the Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road at Ole Sereni interchange on December 20, 20204. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Motorists in Nairobi have been advised to prepare for  major traffic disruptions on Thursday, August 7, as the city plays host to two high-profile matches in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Residents are urged to plan their movements early and consider using public transport where possible to ease congestion. Nairobi County Police Traffic Commander Joseph Chirchir announced a series of road closures and diversions to facilitate movement to and from Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums, where the two matches will…

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning a race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [AFP] Kenya assembled a blend of experienced top guns and fast-rising stars as it gets set for next month’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. To weather the storm and lift the nation’s spirit from September 13 – 21, are athletes who have carried the country’s hopes in major championships including the world show and the Olympics. They earned their tickets alongside debutants. For previous medallists at either Worlds or Olympic stages, experience and knowledge of opponents is expected to play out, pundits say. Follow The…

Austine Odhiambo celebrates after scoting for Harambee Stars against DRC at Kasarani stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] “I want to help Kenya win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy, so it’s the reason I’m so hungry to pump in goals.” This is the message that has been put across by Kenya’s footballer of the moment Austine “Rolls-Royce” Odhiambo. The attacking midfielder notched the all-important goal for Kenya against the Leopards of DR Congo in the opening fixture of the eighth edition of Chan staged at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The feat has…

The Nairobi Hospital and other partners hosted a charity Golf tournament in support of children with congenital Heart disease. The event held at Karen County Club has so far raised over ten million shillings, and the hospital is appealing to Kenyans with children who require open heart surgery but have no financial means to contact the hospital.[Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Nairobi Hospital held its annual Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club on Friday, rallying support for children born with congenital heart disease (CHD). Held under the theme “Giving Little Hearts Big Dreams”, the event brought together…

Congo’s Red Devils team led by head coach Barthélémy Ngatsono. [CHAN] Congo and Sudan will lock horns for the first time in the history of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Tuesday evening, meeting in the opening Group D match.  According to information on the official CAF website, both sides are seeking redemption after disappointing campaigns in the previous edition and are eager to start the 2024 tournament on a winning note. For Congo, this marks their fifth appearance at CHAN and the fourth in a row.  The Central African side will be hoping to overcome a recent dry spell…

Former Arsenal Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on August 5, 2025, after being granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges.[AFP] Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges. The 32-year-old Ghana international has been charged with five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player. Partey was charged on July 4,…

Strathmore Leos players celebrate after winning the 2025 Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club, August 3, 2025. [Ben Ahenda, Standard]. It was a sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB as they lifted the Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday. The final showdown, however, prepared the two teams for the Christie Sevens to be hosted at the Rugby Football Union of East African Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday August 9. When the two teams reached the finals of Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa, the bankers snatched it away with a narrow 15-14 win over Leos who seemed…

Austin Oduor celebrates after scoring against DR Congo during CHAN 2024 opener at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyan football fans were overjoyed on Sunday night after Harambee Stars secured a dream start to their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a 1-0 victory over tournament heavyweights DR Congo at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. From the final whistle, the excitement spread across the country and onto social media, where proud Kenyans praised coach Benni McCarthy and his players for the brave and tactical performance. “Congrats Harambee Stars and keep up…

Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, runs to the finish line to win the women’s marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) As African Nations Championship (Chan) action electrifies East Africa, Kenya, which is hosting the bonanza alongside neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, is getting its arsenal ready for another major event – the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. With Chan underway until August 30 and the modern training facilities mainly Moi Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo National stadium hosting the continental football extravaganza, athletics stars are notwithstanding, preparing for the September 13-21 showpiece. The…

Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, runs to the finish line to win the women’s marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) As African Nations Championship (Chan) action electrifies East Africa, Kenya, which is hosting the bonanza alongside neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, is getting its arsenal ready for another major event – the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. With Chan underway until August 30 and the modern training facilities mainly Moi Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo National stadium hosting the continental football extravaganza, athletics stars are notwithstanding, preparing for the September 13-21 showpiece. The…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session as the team finalized its preparations for the CHAN 2024 at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has heaped praises on his charges ahead their second fixture against Angola in the ongoing eighth edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Nairobi. Stars will battle Angola at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday night in an expected tight contest. McCarthy has indicated that they are going to prepare well and face the Sable Antelopes with a ‘relaxed’ mind after nipping crucial…

Angola’s Eddie Afonso (left) and Imad Riahi of Morocco at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Aug 3, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has become more of a bonus pledge by presidents within the East African community.  It began with President Samia Suluhu pledging Sh 51 million (Tsh 1 billion) to the national team if they claimed the title. CHAN then kicked off on Saturday night with Tanzania’s Taifa Stars beating Burkina Faso 2-0 in the opening Group B match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. “This is not just a tournament, it’s…

President William Ruto.[PCS] The government has paid the Harambe Stars a sum of Sh 42 million following their win against DR Congo on Sunday at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 opener. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed announced on Monday that the team had received the pledge in a disbursement through the Sports Ministry. “President William Ruto has fulfilled his commitment to pay KSh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench, a total of KSh42 million, following the national team’s 1-0 win over the DRC on Sunday,” stated Mohammed. Mohammed further stated…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session  [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars lit up a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night, clinching a historic 1-0 win over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo, in what is now one of the country’s most significant results in recent football history. The victory, Kenya’s first ever over Les Léopards in the competition, was earned through grit, flair, and belief—epitomised by a stunning first-half strike from Austin “Rolls Royce” Odhiambo that sealed the game. With President William Ruto and thousands of fans in attendance, the atmosphere inside the Moi International…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session  [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars lit up a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night, clinching a historic 1-0 win over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo, in what is now one of the country’s most significant results in recent football history. The victory, Kenya’s first ever over Les Léopards in the competition, was earned through grit, flair, and belief—epitomised by a stunning first-half strike from Austin “Rolls Royce” Odhiambo that sealed the game. With President William Ruto and thousands of fans in attendance, the atmosphere inside the Moi International…

CS From Left, President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani during Harambee Stars match against DR Congo on August 3, 2025. PSC Political leaders joined thousands of Kenyans at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to rally behind the Harambee Stars during their CHAN 2024 opening match against DR Congo. In a rare display of bipartisan unity, top political leaders across the divide set aside their differences to stand in solidarity with the national football team. Both don in Red jersey of the national team outfit with some waving national flag, lit a…

Outgoing Mombasa Golf Club Chairman Paul Munyao in action at the Sea-Link course, Mombasa. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Mombasa couple Paul Munyao and Caroline Munyao emerged winners of this year’s Boys Hinderers Cup golf tournament, played at the Mombasa Golf Club course in Mombasa County on Saturday. The Munyaos recorded a brilliant combined score of 42 Stableford points to clinch the overall team winner’s prize in the main competition, which featured 80 pairs. “The Boys Hinderers Cup is a tournament played by couples against couples. I was privileged to play with my wife Caroline, and we’re lucky that our ‘A’ game…

Morocco kicked off their CHAN 2024 campaign in confident fashion, securing a 2-0 win over Angola at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. A composed finish from Imad Riahi and a late own goal by Angola defender Kinito ensured the North Africans walked away with all three points in their Group A opener. In the same group, hosts Kenya edged DR Congo 1-0 in a tight contest, courtesy of a decisive strike from Allan Odhiambo just before half-time. Morocco Take Control The match between Morocco and Angola began cautiously, with both teams showing early signs of caution. The breakthrough came in…

Morocco kicked off their CHAN 2024 campaign in confident fashion, securing a 2-0 win over Angola at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. A composed finish from Imad Riahi and a late own goal by Angola defender Kinito ensured the North Africans walked away with all three points in their Group A opener. In the same group, hosts Kenya edged DR Congo 1-0 in a tight contest, courtesy of a decisive strike from Allan Odhiambo just before half-time. Morocco Take Control The match between Morocco and Angola began cautiously, with both teams showing early signs of caution. The breakthrough came in…

Austin Odhiambo celebrates at Kasarani stadium after Harambee Stars scores goal in first half.[ Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars kicked off their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign on the front foot after narrowly edging out DR Congo 1-0 in an entertaining opening Group A match played at the MISC Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. Austine ‘Rolls Royce’ Odhiambo scored the winner in the dying minutes of the first half to hand Kenya a historic win as they debuted in the month-long CHAN tournament co-hosted by Tanzania and Uganda. DR Congo begun the match brightly after dominating the opening 15 minutes…

Police officers control the flow of fans heading to Kasarani along Thika Superhighway on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has urged passengers flying through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport to plan ahead, check their flight schedules, and allow extra travel time due to significant traffic disruptions expected in Nairobi today. In a public advisory issued on Sunday, KAA warned travellers to brace for delays resulting from road closures and traffic restrictions around key venues hosting the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 tournament, including the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and…

Harambee Stars fans arrive at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on August 03, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans have started streaming into Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, ahead of Kenya’s Harambee Stars and DR Congo game. Kenya, one of the three co-hosts of 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), will be eager to make a good impression. Harambee Stars will make their debut at the CHAN on Sunday at 3 pm, with a clash against DRC. Fans go through security checks along Thika Super Highway, Nairobi, ahead of the Harambee Stars and DRC Congo game, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars fans…

Harambee Stars players during training session for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN)  on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for Sunday’s much-anticipated CHAN 2024 Group A opener between hosts Kenya and DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium. South African referee Jelly Alfred Chavani has been appointed as the centre referee for the high-stakes clash. His selection reflects CAF’s confidence in his calm demeanor and sound decision-making, especially under the pressure of one of Africa’s biggest football stages. Supporting Chavani on the sidelines will be assistant referees Soulaimane Amaldine from…

National football team Harambee Stars at the Kasarani Stadium during a past training session. [Harambee Stars, X] Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, could walk away with a staggering Sh1 billion in bonuses if they win the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), following a fresh pledge by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. On Sunday, Sonko announced he would personally donate Sh400 million to the team should they clinch the CHAN title, an amount that adds to the Sh600 million bonus promised by President William Ruto just a day earlier. “If they win the CHAN tournament, I will donate my personal…

Harambee Stars enjoy a light photo moment after a training session at Police Sacco Stadium. [Harambee Stars,X] Harambee Stars will make their long-awaited debut at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Sunday at 3 p.m., stepping onto the continental stage with a clash against four-time opponents DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium. The match marks a historic moment for Kenya, whose inclusion in CHAN 2024 represents a significant milestone in the country’s football journey.  Standing in their way is a seasoned DR Congo side, well-versed in the demands of the tournament and boasting a strong record in previous editions. The two…

anzania national football team Taifa Stars fans at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium during the match with Burkina Faso on August 2, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The roar of vuvuzelas, the rhythmic pounding of drums, and a ray of  colors decorated the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on the opening day of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This happened to entertain tens of thousands of Tanzanian fans who turned up in spectacular fashion to cheer their beloved Taifa Stars team  against Burkina Faso team. The 60,000-capacity stadium named after Tanzania’s third president was transformed into a canvas of national pride, innovation, and unbridled…