Kenya’s Shaffi Bakari (left) in action against Dawd Zekerya Kedir of Ethiopia during Elite World Men Boxing Championships at Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai on Thursday. [BFK Media] Shaffi Bakari made a positive start for the Kenyan team on the first day of the Elite World Men Boxing Championships at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday night. Bakari, who boxes for league champions Kenya Police, defeated Dawd Zekerya Kedir of Ethiopia on points to give The Hit Squad the first win at the global championships. The win was a morale booster to the rest of the squad in…
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Kenyan distance runner John Korir crosses the finish line as he wins the men’s race during the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.[AFP] Until recently, the contest for the men’s title at the 2025 Valencia Marathon scheduled for Sunday was considered less competitive compared to the women’s show. But with the recent entry of Chicago and Boston marathon winner John Korir, a towering figure in the classic distance, the field is now deeper. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position:…
Mathew Kipkoech celebrates after winning the 10km senior men race during the Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run in Eldoret Turbo Sub County,Uasin Gishu County on Saturday. December 6, 2025.[Peter Ochieng, Standard] International athletes are chasing gigantic dreams as they battle for honours at the 2025 The Great Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu. Kenyan big shots are facing their foreign counterparts in today’s contest. According to organisers, the third edition has attracted stars from more than 20 nations. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Competing on Saturday, in Chepsaita is 2024 winner, Uganda’s Loice Chekwemoi, a World Under-20 3000m steeplechase silver medallist who…
Kabras Sugar and Embu RFC in day one of the 2025 Kabeberi 7s at RFUEA grounds. Aug 6, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kabras Sugar will be looking to stretch their perfect start to the 2024-2025 Kenya Cup season to three matches when they welcome wounded Impala to the Kakamega Showground today. The sugar men have begun the new campaign in ruthless fashion, crushing Daystar Falcons 58-0 last weekend after opening the title defence with a commanding 67-6 win over Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Coach Carlos Katywa will expect…
Gideon Moi ( in Red helmet)of Play With Fitness battles for the ball against a Johnny Walker player during the Kesier Trophy polo match at the Manyatta Polo Club in Nakuru. The club is this weekend hosting both the Moi Cup and the Martin Kesier Trophy, alongside the Junior and Junior-Junior tournaments, with the events set to conclude on Sunday. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Gideon Moi steered Play With Fitness to a 4-1 victory over Johnny Walker in the Martin Kesier Trophy at Manyatta Polo Club on Friday afternoon. Gideon, who was in a class of his own, scored two goals…
FC Seoul’s forward Jesse Lingard reacts from the team bench prior to the South Korean K-League football match between FC Seoul and Incheon United FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 10, 2024. [AFP] Former Manchester United andManchester United said Friday that he will leave FC Seoul next week after two seasons in South Korean football. The 32-year-old made the shock switch to the K League in February last year and made over 60 appearances for FC Seoul, but failed to win any silverware. His last game for the club will be at home to Melbourne City…
KPA’s Okoro Ifunanya (left) and FOX Divas’ Yvonne Muhawenimana during the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo Gymnasium on November 9. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With a big dream, an experienced new coach, quality signings and hours of sweat and pain in intense training, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have indeed done everything within their means, and it’s now up to the gods of basketball to decide their fate. The dockers return to the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) on a mission to be the best in Africa as the annual championship begins today in Cairo, Egypt. The 2023…
Boxing coach John Ochieng in a past tournament. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After months of grinding, Kenyan juniors to this year’s Africa Youth Games have intensified training ahead of the continental challenge that begins on Wednesday in Angola. Having begun their training individually in August, the athletes who will fly the Kenyan flag are now in residential camps spread across Nairobi, Mombasa and Eldoret. Kenya will hunt gold in 17 disciplines among them athletics, volleyball, swimming and combat sports. The fourth edition of the African youth games will be held in three Angolan cities namely Luanda, Benguela and Bengo which will…
Patrick Muema (pictured) is expected to be named in the provisional squad for the 2026 Egypt Tour [Shadrack Andenga, File] Badminton Kenya and Kenya Para-Badminton Federation yesterday held national trials for the upcoming Egypt Para Badminton International, scheduled for 12-18th January 2026 in Cairo, while at the same time celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with Women Challenge to Challenge ( WCC). Speaking during the event that was held at YMCA, Shauri Moyo in Nairobi, Badminton Kenya president Peter Muchiri said that by having their para athletes ready in time, Kenya will replicate their Africa Para Badminton…
Nyayo Stadium during the Mashemeji Derby in March 2025. [Robert Abong’o, Standard] Nyayo Stadium will operate under tighter entry, parking, and vendor rules for the Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this Sunday. Gor Mahia, as the hosts, have announced a series of measures aimed at regulating crowd flow, safety, and revenue for the high-profile SportPesa Premier League clash, originally slated for last weekend but postponed due to venue concerns. Key details released by Gor Mahia secretary-general Nicanor Arum include: Parking: Spectators will pay a minimum of Sh100 to park their vehicles at Nyayo Stadium. Follow The Standard…
Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock blocks a shot by Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 3, 2025. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Mikel Arteta fears Arsenal’s mounting injury problems will hamper their bid to win the Premier League title after Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera limped off in Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Brentford. Arteta’s side moved five points clear of second-placed Manchester City thanks to goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches in all competitions with an…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) hands the World Cup trophy to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 22, 2025. [ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP] The draw for the first 48-team World Cup takes place on Friday, ahead of the finals from June 11 to July 19 next year in North America. AFP Sport tells you all you need to know about how it works: Top seeds kept apart Teams are split into four pots of 12 based on the latest world ranking, with one team from each pot going into…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in past action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan boxers, who are in Dubai for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships, have been affected by hot weather conditions in the Middle East city. The event, which was supposed to box-off on Wednesday, failed to begin as organisers had not done the draws owing to late arrival of teams. It also resulted in the postponement of the technical meeting for referees and judges, which comes after the draws. The Kenyan boxers, who arrived late on Tuesday midnight after a six-hour flight, are happy to have landed…
Fifa referee Dickens Mimisa and assistant referee Boniface Karanja restrain Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards players in their match in March.[Jonah Onyango, Standard After another episode of lack of venue that left Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and football stakeholders bewildered, the delayed Mashemeji Derby will finally be held on Sunday. While many would have been disappointed with the delay, the 98th edition of the Mashemeji Derby arrives at a crucial moment of the season, with leaders Gor Mahia determined to tighten their grip on the title race. K’Ogalo sit top with 19 points from nine matches, five points clear of…
The portrait photo of Former State house Comptroller Abraham Kiptanui during the burial ceremony at his Kipkabus Home in Uasin Gishu. [File, Standard] Merely holding a title deed does not prove land ownership unless the process by which it was acquired is shown to be lawful; the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret has ruled. Justice Charles Yano declared that a title deed or lease is only the end product of a process and can only enjoy legal protection if obtained in compliance with the law. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255,…
Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After past failed attempts, Kenya national boxing team is determined to leave a mark in this year’s elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai. They are exuding great confidence after a positive performance at the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships hosted in Nairobi in October. The World Championships, which began yesterday, will end on December 13. Despite facing off with some of the world’s best pugilists, the…
Tylor Ongwae of Nairobi City Thunder takes a shot against MBB Blue Soldiers during their Basketball Africa League Elite 16 tournament at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium on November 28, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] When the history of Kenyan basketball is written, Nairobi City Thunder will feature prominently not just for its many successes but also for its impact on the sport locally and internationally. From professionalising the sport to nurturing local talent, Thunder or NCT as it is popularly known across borders has embarked on a mission to revolutionise basketball. They recently qualified for the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL) for s second season in a…
Consolata Ngahu in action [Frankline Kipruto, Standard] Kenya’s para swimming team took a major step toward next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia as national trials were held at the Kasarani Aquatic Centre, marking the country’s return to international para swimming after a nine-year break. More than 26 athletes gathered at the Kasarani Aquatic Centre for the Kenya National Paralympic Committee trials, where four swimmers from different categories will be selected to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia. Among them was Duncan Nzori Salago, competing in the S9 category. Duncan impressed in the 50-meter backstroke and…
Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison was involved in a car accident. [Belvine Omondi, Facebook] Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison was involved in a car accident while en route to training this morning. The incident comes days ahead of the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards, which is set to take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Nyayo Stadium. The Ghanaian midfielder is the fifth Gor Mahia player to endure a road incident this week, joining assistant captain Austine Odhiambo, top scorer Felix Oluoch, defender Joshua Onyango, and midfielder Fidel Origa. ? | UPDATE Midfielder Enock Morrisson sustained a…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah applauds the fans after the UEFA Champions League League matrch vs PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on November 27, 2025. [Steven Halliwell/NurPhoto via AFP] Arne Slot has admitted that “superhuman” Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool’s team for their vital 2-0 win against West Ham, but praised his attitude. The Egypt forward was an unused substitute at the London Stadium on Sunday as Liverpool boss Slot made changes following a terrible run of nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions. Misfiring Salah, 33, has scored just four Premier League goals this…
Melody Ushuhuda of Nyanza Golf Club follows her swing during the 2025 Rumo Junior Golf tournament in Kisumu on November 29,2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Melody Ushuhuda of Nyanza Golf Club and Lincoln Wekesa of Kenya Air Force shone brightest on Saturday as they topped a field of more than 150 junior golfers to win the overall titles at the Rumo Junior Golf Championship held at the Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu. The 15-year-old Ushuhuda produced a calm and confident display on the sun-soaked Nyanza fairways to score 100 points, a performance that placed her ahead of all girls across the age…
Belgian coach Marc Brys and goalkeeper Andre Onana [AFP] Cameroon sacked Belgian coach Marc Brys yesterday, and dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco. Brys has had a stormy relationship with national football federation president and former star Samuel Eto’o so his dismissal was no surprise after the country failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Cameroon, whose eight World Cup appearances is an African record, lost out to minnows Cape Verde for an automatic place at the global tournament in the United States, Canada and…
Uhuru Goldies women in action at the first edition of the Nairobi Open Walking Football Tournament during the weekend [Shadrack Andenga, File] Donholm Mixed Walking Football and Uhuru Goldies triumphed in the inaugural Nairobi Open Walking Football Tournament, clinching the Mixed and Women’s titles respectively over the weekend at Uhuru Sports Complex in Nairobi. Speaking moments after the prize-giving on Saturday evening, Donholm Mixed captain Mureithi Ritho expressed elation at clinching the championship and highlighted his aspiration to see some players elevated to the national team. “I am so happy to be a winner today. It’s not easy to lead…
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. [AFP] The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only defeat of the season, using a fourth-quarter surge to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115 and improve to 20-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points to lead six Thunder players in double figures. With their 12th straight win, Oklahoma City are off to the best start since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors opened the season 21-0. Reigning NBA Most…
Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 30, 2025. [AFP] The three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a McLaren blunder to win the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver made an immediate pit stop during an early safety car intervention, when McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris stayed out, and he capitalised by driving with cool precision to triumph in convincing style. His win lifted…
Former Italian tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli poses at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 11, 2022. [AFP] Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time winner of the French Open, has died at the age of 92, Italy’s tennis federation announced yesterday. “Italian tennis is mourning an icon. Nicola Pietrangeli, the only Italian inducted into the World Tennis Hall of Fame, has died,” said the FITP. Born in Tunis in 1933 to an Italian father and Russian mother, Pietrangeli was widely considered the country’s greatest ever tennis player until the emergence of current world number two Jannik…
Former Italian tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli poses at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 11, 2022. [AFP] Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time winner of the French Open, has died at the age of 92, Italy’s tennis federation announced yesterday. “Italian tennis is mourning an icon. Nicola Pietrangeli, the only Italian inducted into the World Tennis Hall of Fame, has died,” said the FITP. Born in Tunis in 1933 to an Italian father and Russian mother, Pietrangeli was widely considered the country’s greatest ever tennis player until the emergence of current world number two Jannik…
Kenya’s world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Kenya’s long distance and steeplechase athlete Edmund Serem, Kenya’s London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe, President’s award from President of World Athletics. [AFP] After illustrious World Athletics awards in Monaco on Sunday night, the country’s superstars are buoyed by another historic recognition. Despite missing out on the Athlete of the Year awards, Kenya’s brilliant stars dominated the stage during the colourful event. Their victories and stellar showing this year endeared them to fans’ and World Athletics Council’s votes. From rising star to track and to out of stadium awards, the country’s super…
Kenya’s world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Kenya’s long distance and steeplechase athlete Edmund Serem, Kenya’s London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe, President’s award from President of World Athletics. [AFP] After illustrious World Athletics awards in Monaco on Sunday night, the country’s superstars are buoyed by another historic recognition. Despite missing out on the Athlete of the Year awards, Kenya’s brilliant stars dominated the stage during the colourful event. Their victories and stellar showing this year endeared them to fans’ and World Athletics Council’s votes. From rising star to track and to out of stadium awards, the country’s super…
Harambee Starlets coach Beldin Odemba reacts in a past match at Nyayo Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With less than four months to go before the kick-off the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), Harambee Starlets have embarked on their preparations for their return to the continental stage. Their first stop was in Blida, Algeria for two international friendly matches against their hosts who are also getting ready for the African challenge. Starlets registered mixed results, falling 1-2 in their first encounter, then holding the top ranked nation to a 1-1 draw in the second duel played on Sunday at…
Charles Odongo of Top Fry Nakuru RFC celebrates after scoring a try against Nondescripts during the Kenya cup match played at Nakuru Athletics Club on February 9,2019. [File, Standard] Former Kenya Cup League champions Nakuru RFC are mourning their former international backrow and lethal winger Charles ‘Obako’ Odongoz. Odongo, who has been one of their lethal players of the last decade, died on Saturday due to breathing complications at Siaya Level Five Hospital, according to his brother-in-law, Aggrey Okoth. “We thought he could have risen up and walked again after his hospitaliaation, but God had other plans after he developed…
Nairobi United’s Michael Karamor (center) with his teammates celebrate after scoring a goal against Kariobangi Sharks in their SportPesa Premier League at Dandora Stadium, November 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi United’s fairy-tale rise to continental football has taken a harsh turn after the National Super League and FKF Cup champions opened their CAF Confederation Cup Group B campaign with back-to-back losses. The newcomers, who shocked Africa in October by eliminating Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel to reach the group stage for the first time, are now discovering just how demanding the competition can be. Placed in a group with…
Bertrand Traore of Sunderland breaks away from Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth during their Premier League match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, on November 29, 2025. (Michael Driver/ AFP) Burkina Faso strikers Dango Ouattara and Bertrand Traore scored to help Brentford and Sunderland win in the Premier League at the weekend. Ouattara struck in added time to seal a 3-1 victory for Brentford over Burnley while Traore equalised as Sunderland came from two goals behind to edge Bournemouth 3-2. Traore and Ouattara are set to spearhead the Burkina Faso attack in the Africa Cup of Nations in…
Napoli’s players celebrate after winning in the Italian Serie A match vs AS Roma at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on November 30, 2025. (Tiziana FABI / AFP) Napoli joined AC Milan at the top of Serie A on Sunday after winning 1-0 at title rivals Roma, as Inter Milan kept pace with the leading pair by beating Pisa 2-0. David Neres stroked home the only goal of a feisty game in the 36th minute at the Stadio Olimpico, ending a blistering counter-attack with a calm finish, which put Napoli on 28 points. Napoli are behind Milan on goal difference…
Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates with his team after winning the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 30, 2025. [Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) The three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a McLaren blunder to win the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver made an immediate pit stop during an early safety car intervention, when McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris stayed out, and he capitalised by driving with cool precision to…
Girona’s Argentine goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga jumps to make a save during the Spanish league football match vs Real Madrid CF at Montilivi Stadium in Girona on November 30, 2025. (Josep LAGO / AFP) Real Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain pole position. Azzedine Ounahi fired the hosts into a surprise lead before half-time, with Kylian Mbappe earning Madrid a point from the penalty spot. After Barcelona beat Alaves on Saturday to move top of the table, Madrid needed a victory at Girona to reclaim…
World 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi. [AFP] Emmanuel Wanyonyi was last night crowned the 2025 World Athletics Male Track Athlete of the Year. The 21-year-old claimed the award after a breakout season that included World Championship success, a Diamond League title, and standout performances across the year. Wanyonyi’s 2025 campaign featured a dominant performance at the world championships in Tokyo, where he clocked a championship record time of 1:41.44 in the 800m, earning gold and delivering the world-leading mark for the year. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Male Track Athlete of the Year Winner ? ??’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi is your…
Overall winner Macharia Wandere in action on the par-four 10th hole at Thika Greens Golf Resort, November 28, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Macharia Wandere fired a sterling round total of 73 gross to be declared the Artilla Golf Day Overall Man Gross winner at the long playing Thika Greens Golf Resort on Friday. Playing off a handicap of 4, Wandere navigated the challenging layout to star in the highly competitive meet, where he dominated with a commanding score to win despite the impressive skill and determination across all categories. Not to be outdone, Jane Gikonyo, playing off a handicap of 11, claimed…
Thika Lady Captain’s Prize overall winner Isaack Charagu at the Thika Sports Club, November 28, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] A huge field of 267 golfers converged at the Thika Sports Club (TSC) this past weekend for the 2025 Lady Captain Jessica Kimathi prize. Emerging victorious in the hotly contested overall category was Isaack Charagu, playing off a handicap of 14, who sealed his win with an exceptional score of 40 stableford points. “I felt relaxed and was satisfied with my overall performance, especially reaching the greens on regulation, except on holes seven and nine. However, I struggled with my putting,…
Nairobi United FC defender Lennox Ogutu tackles DR Congo’s Maniema Union FC striker Dieu Mawuku during the CAF Confederation Cup match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, on November 30, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Nairobi United FC’s dream in the CAF Confederation Cup took a hit yesterday after suffering a tough 1-0 defeat to DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union at Kasarani Stadium. The result leaves the Kenyan side at the bottom of Group B with zero points from two matches, casting serious doubt on their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds, while intensifying pressure to turn things…
Kailesh Chauhan in action at Nyali Golf and Country Club. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Smiles brightened up the face of Kailesh Chauhan after overcoming a challenging home course, great rivals and braving the current Coastal heat to clinch the top title at Nyali Golf and Country Club, over the weekend. The handicap 20 Chauhan carded a brilliant 40 stable points to emerge the overall winner in the second edition of the KPA Circuit Golf tournament, beating a team of 199 players in the day-long tournament. “I am delighted to be declared the winner of this prestigious tournament and would like to…
Strathmore Leos fly half Nygel Amaitsa (R) chases Festus Shiasi (center) of KCB during a past match. [KCB Rugby] Strathmore Leos are quietly turning heads in the new 2025–2026 Kenya Cup season. The university outfit collected back-to-back wins that have pushed them into early conversations about playoff contenders. The students, coached by the ambitious Willis Ojal, are not talking about the title yet, but their fast and fearless start has shown they are ready to bother the big teams and fight for a place in the semifinal playoffs, if not more. Over the weekend, the Leos once again showed composure,…
Nairobi United’s Ovella Ochieng (left) and Charles Waibi of NEC FC from Uganda in CAF Confederation Cup match at Nyayo National stadium. Sept 27, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi United will be keen to reignite their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final hopes and hunt their first preliminary group win when they welcome Maniema Union from DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium today from 3pm. The newbies begun their Group B campaign on the back foot after being hammered 3-0 by Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club last weekend in Casablanca. The result left them third in the standings without a point, trailing leaders…
Coach William Muluya during a past match at Dandora Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya’s Under-17 national team, Junior Stars will take their biggest step towards a historic Afcon U17 qualification when they face fierce neighbours Tanzania in the semi-finals at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today. With two Cecafa slots available for the continental showpiece, Kenya needs to win today to book their ticket. Kenya advanced to the semi-finals as Group A runners-up, their only setback coming in Tuesday’s 1–0 defeat to hosts Ethiopia. The Junior Stars had already secured a last-four place before the match. The…
Harambee Starlets players celebrate after scoring in a past match. [Harambee Starlets, X] Harambee Starlets will be looking to turn tables against hosts Algeria when they face off in the second friendly match at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida today. Starlets will be out to return the favour to Algeria who beat them 2-1 in the first of the two international friendly matches on Wednesday. The Kenyans suffered a late defeat in the encounter that saw them take a 15th minute through Mwanahalima Adam. Though they are preparing for next year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), defender Enez…
Athletes from various training camps in Iten town train at Kamariny stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Nestled in the Elgeyo Marakwet highlands at 2400m above sea level, Iten has a name bigger than its miniature size. Running has made the Elgeyo Marakwet County headquarters the Mecca of athletics. /* 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, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)); } .subscribe-content { position:…
USIU – A Men’s Danstone Wabwire in past action at Dasmesh stadium, Sikh Union club in Nairobi. June 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Strathmore University Gladiators continued to sink deep into relegation following yesterday’s 2-1 defeat to United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Mashujaa at the latter’s home ground. The former Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier league champions, who are currently leading from the wrong end of the table risk losing their spot in the top tier. With the 2025 season nearing the end, Gladiators suffered their 10th loss reducing their chances of surviving the axe. They must…
Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (center) during past Kenya Cup match played on March 1,2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Kenya Sevens forward John Okoth and eighth man Samwel Were each scored a hat-trick as Menengai Oilers humiliated Impala 97-6 in what was the biggest scoring game of the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup season that is just two weeks old. The Nakuru-based outfit had kicked off their campaign with a massive 76–16 win over newbies Daystar Falcons last weekend, with the three points off a century score today truly pushing them to the summit of the league with 10 points and superior point difference of…
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Kabras Sugar driver Baldev Chager in a past EASCR edition. [Courtesy] The stage is already been set. And it is another moment for man and machine to battle for nine days as they conquer the untamed wilderness in the 2025 edition of the East African Safari Classic Rally. Unlike the previous editions which included six counties, this year’s grueling event that kicks off on Friday and ends on December 13 will have stages in three counties, namely Kwale, Taita Taveta and Kajiado. Kenya will be represented by 12 drivers with former champion Baldev Chager leading Kenyan charge in the competition…
Kenya Police Edward Omondi play against Sofapaka amidst SportPesa Premier League at Police SACCO Stadium, Nov 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kenya Police have a golden chance to climb to the summit of the SportPesa Premier League when they host Shabana tomorrow at the Police Sacco Stadium. The champions come into the weekend sitting third with 17 points, just two behind leaders Gor Mahia, who will not play after the Mashemeji Derby was postponed due to lack of a suitable venue. The much-anticipated derby which was originally set for today at Nyayo Stadium, was moved to December 7 after the facility was taken over for…
George Ooro in action for KCB during the National Sevens Circuit.[KCB Rugby] Kenya Cup leaders KCB will be hunting a second straight win of the new season today when they travel to Kisumu, hoping to build on their perfect start in the 2025–2026 campaign. The bankers arrive in the lake city full of confidence after recording the biggest victory of the opening weekend, a statement 87-5 win over Impala that sent early warning shots that KCB are not ready to give teams a chance. Last season, KCB finished trophy less, losing to Menengai Oilers in the Kenya Cup semi-final playoffs and Kabras Sugar in the Enterprise Cup semis. The sugar men went to…
USIU – A Men’s Danstone Wabwire drible ball past Allan Inungu of Butali Sugar during Kenya Hockey Union premier league match at Dasmesh stadium, Sikh Union club in Nairobi. June 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League champions Strathmore University Gladiators will intensify their fight against relegation this weekend. Gladiators who are currently stuck at the bottom of the league standings must win their remaining four matches to enhance their chances of escaping demotion. The 2010 champions have had a tough season and risk losing their spot in the men’s top tier. Strathmore have garnered 11 points out of…
Coach David Munuhe instructing Amina Martha (left) during KBL’s official announcement of sponsorship for Team Kenya ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham. July 2022. [FILE/ Standard] As one team heads to Dubai for Elite World Men Boxing Championships, another flies out to Angola for the fourth edition of Africa Youth Games slated for Luanda from December 14-21. A squad of four youthful boxers in the age bracket of 15-16 years have been in non-residential training for close to three weeks training for a tournament that should prepare them for future senior continental and global championships. They include Nairobi trio of minimumweight (48kg) Ellah Demesi,…
Nairobi City Thunder players in action against City Oilers of Uganda during their Basketball Africa League Elite 16 tournament at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on December 02, 2024. Thunder won 72-64. [FILE/ Standard] From humble beginnings at Shauri Moyo, Nairobi City Thunder are daring to dream big as they prepare for the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL). Having made their continental debut during the 2025 BAL season, Thunder are keen to excel at the sixth edition that begins in March and runs through May, 2026. The national league champions secured their ticket to the prestigious men’s tournament after beating Ferroviario Da Beira of Mozambique 109-70 in the semi-finals of the…
Austin Maina has successfully defended his Predator Freestyle Football Championship title : winning it back-to-back.[Courtesy] Austin Maina is the 2025 Predator Freestyle Kenyan champion after showing a breath-taking combination of athleticism and creativity with the ball. In one of the best battles in Kenyan freestyle football history, defending champion Austin Maina went head to head with Oliver Rhaya in a nail biting final that had everyone on their feet. The Kinoo wonder-boy did the unbelievable and took his second Predator Freestyle title in style. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp “Freestyle football consists of creatively juggling a ball using any part of your body without having to run around the stadium but just showcasing individual skill,…
Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Wisley Rotich (left) welcomew foreigners during Iten International Marathon at Iten grounds in Elgey Marakwet County on November 24, 2024. [File, Standard] When long-distance athletes stomp the challenging Iten International Marathon course tomorrow morning, one event will be key in showcasing the next generation of road racers. That will be the 10km race – an event that has become a springboard to well-oiled road runs across the globe. While nearly all the attention and glory might go to the 42.195km contest, the 10km event is expected to be a standout. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] All medallists in the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships have been included into the squad that’s headed for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13. The boxers include captain and Africa light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde, who won a gold medal in the regional championships and flyweight (51kg) gold medallist Silas Onyango who shifts to the minimumweight (48kg). The silver medallists are cruiserweight Chris Ochanda and heavyweight Peter Abuti, while…
Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Wisley Rotich (left) welcome foreigners during Iten International Marathon at Iten grounds in Elgey Marakwet County on November 24, 2024. [FILE/Standard] Athletics stars are set to conquer Iten International Marathon’s Chororget-Iten course on Sunday. On Thursday, as the clock ticked towards the battle for honours, athletes who have registered for the contest said they were ready to write history. At the Iten International Marathon, enthusiasts say, the best athletes on race day savour hard-fought victories. Over the last three years, athletes and fans alike are contended with the fact that there are no pre-race favourites and…
Harambee Starlets striker Mwanahalima Adam celebrates scoring against Gambia. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Starlets began their preparations for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a 1-2 defeat to their hosts Algeria in their first of the two friendly matches in Blida. Mwanahalima Adam, who was instrumental in Kenya’s qualification for the continental showpiece set for March 17 to April 3, 2026, scored Kenya’s lone goal in the 15th minute. Their hosts equalised in the 47th minute through Laura Taleb, with Nouhed Naili netting the winner in added time. Starlets will be hoping to turn the tables on Sunday when…
Lorna Abiero (right) and Mildred Akinyi in past action. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Preparations for the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship are in top gear. Over 50 countries from across the globe have confirmed their participation. The tournament set for December 10-23 at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa returns to Kenya after last year’s funding crisis that saw the event cancelled twice. The Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation (KMTF) was forced to postpone in August then cancelled it in December leading to trouble with the World Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation (WTMF). KMTF president Clarence Mwakio said…
Kenya’s superman Ian Wambui Kahinga (Middle and gold), James Mwanza Musembi (Left and silver) and Nelson Rotich Kipkorir completes the podium in men’s 5,000m. [ KSFD] The riveting Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics is over and Team Kenya is leaving the global championships with heads held high after bagging 15 medals; five gold, six silver and four bronze. The contingent also secured two global accolades; the World and Deaflympics records shattered by peerless Ian Wambui Kahinga in the men’s 5,000m, bringing a halt to the two longstanding records set by compatriot Simon Kibai Cherono 12 years ago in Sofia, Bulgaria. Kahinga…
Gor Mahia Queens player Rael Kamanda during a training session ahead of the Freestyle Championships. [Courtesy] The countdown is on for this year’s Kenyan National Freestyle Football Championship. This year’s event will be held tomorrow from 1pm to 5pm at Nairobi’s National Archives grounds. The 2025 edition will once more feature a hybrid structure that allows freestylers to send in their videos online then later compete at the championship in person, a tactic that the organisers say is aimed at ensuring that every single freestyler in Kenya can participate and showcase their amazing skills with the ball. For the second…
Valary Aiyebei crosses the winning lane after winning 42km men race during Iten International Marathon at Iten grounds in Elgey Marakwet County on November 24, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] This Sunday, athletics stars will converge for another thrilling race – the fourth Iten International Marathon. Conquering the scenic high altitude course starting at Chororget and finishing in Iten will seemingly not be the only exciting factor. This year’s edition, organisers said two weeks ago, is a memorial run in honour of 41 casualties of mudslides that shook Elgeyo Marakwet, the host county of the Iten race on November 1. Follow…
Junior golfers enjoy a photo moment during the Nyanza Junior Golf tournament on April 20, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Young golfers from across the country will converge at the Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu this Saturday for the Colonel Rumo Junior Golf Tournament, an event designed to nurture the next generation of champions while bringing together schools and clubs in a spirit of competition and mentorship. The tournament has attracted players from several regions, with clubs such as Kenya Airforce, Eldoret, Kitale, Kakamega, Kisii, Kericho and hosts Nyanza confirming participation. School teams including Mudasa, Makini, Braeburn, Jalaram Academy and Stepping Stones…
Athletics Kenya (AK) is yet to decide whether the country’s squad to the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida will compete in this year’s The Great Chepsaita race on December 6. The Great Chepsaita Cross Country event Chief Executive Officer Barnaba Korir said on Tuesday that a decision whether to field a section of the Kenyan cast to Florida is yet to be made. If a decision to line up part of the team selected in Eldoret last month to compete in the third edition of Chepsaita Cross Country, Korir said, only those in the best form will…
Shujaa players celebrate a win at Los Angeles Sevens. [World Rugby] Kenya has received a major boost on the global rugby stage after World Rugby confirmed that Nairobi will host one of the three HSBC SVNS Division Two legs in the 2026 season. The announcement, made during the official launch of the HSBC SVNS 2026 calendar in Dubai, marks the first time Kenya will stage an event of this level, signalling a new chapter for the nation’s growing rugby reputation. Kenya had submitted its bid in September, hoping to be part of the newly created Division Two circuit of the…
Shujaa players celebrate a win at Los Angeles Sevens. [World Rugby] Kenya has received a major boost on the global rugby stage after World Rugby confirmed that Nairobi will host one of the three HSBC SVNS Division Two legs in the 2026 season. The announcement, made during the official launch of the HSBC SVNS 2026 calendar in Dubai, marks the first time Kenya will stage an event of this level, signalling a new chapter for the nation’s growing rugby reputation. Kenya had submitted its bid in September, hoping to be part of the newly created Division Two circuit of the…
Eritrea’s Birikiti Fessehaye (L), South African’s Hayley Preen and Rwanda’s Claudette Nyirarukundo. [Courtesy, Standard Sports] For the second year in a row, Kenya successfully hosted the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Africa Road Cycling Championship that ended in Diani, Kwale County at the weekend. Over 300 cyclists, among them crème dela crème of African cycling, battled for glory in the five-day event that saw Eritreans stamp authority over their compatriots from 30 nations across Africa. They dominated their peers on the last day of the event grabbing three gold medals and prove that they are indeed, among the best cyclists…
Referees involved in a confrontation betweent Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards players during a past Mashemeji Derby at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Thousands of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have been dealt a blow after the postponement of the 98th Mashemeji Derby that had been set for this weekend. The derby, initially scheduled for Sunday, before being moved a day earlier to Saturday, has now been pushed to December 7 following fresh logistical complications due to venue unavailability. Gor took to social media to announce the postponement, urging the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to find a solution…
David Kiptum Kipkogei clocked 2:17.30 to win men’s marathon silver behind champion Swedish Otto Kingstedt (2:16.10). [AFP] It was baptism by fire as David Kiptum Kipkogei debuted in marathon running at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics in Japan on Tuesday. The weather was unforgiving as the Tokyo Expressway loop was extremely cold; he could hardly feel his toes when cruising over the solid rock surface route. “At first, I thought I had frostbite. I tried to look for my toes, I could not feel my legs,” said Kipkogei who settled for silver in 2:17:30 behind Swedish champion Otto Kingstedt (2:16:10) as…
Harambee Starlets players celebrate after scoring in a past match. [Harambee Starlets, X] Harambee Starlets will today take on Algeria in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) to be staged in Morocco. Starlets will return to the continental stage after many years in the cold having made their debut and only appearance in 2016. Coach Beldine Odemba will use the two friendly matches against top ranked Algeria to gauge her charges as she looks to select a formidable squad for the 16-team continental battle set for March 17 to…
Youths in action during the Rangers Gaming Tournaments in Naivasha on November 17, 2024. [File, Standard] The gaming industry has vowed to push for responsible gaming as it edges towards self-regulation and better engagement with state authorities. The industry, which contributed more than Sh26 billion in taxes last year pledged to promote safe gaming for sustainability. Speaking during the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya’s (AGOK) 20th anniversary celebrations in Nairobi, the association’s chairman Sasa Krneta said they are so far pleased with their progress in advocating for responsible gaming. “Our mission is simple, to speak with one voice, to advocate…
Hansel Ochieng celebrates scoriung for APS Bomet vs Gor Mahia in the SportPesa League at Nyayo Stadium on Nov 25, 2025. [APS Bomet, Facebook] Hansel Ochieng scored a hat trick as APS Bomet shocked league leaders Gor Mahia 4–1 at Nyayo Stadium, a result that lifted the struggling side out of the relegation zone and left Gor facing tough questions ahead of their derby against AFC Leopards this weekend. Gor Mahia had perfectly started the match, taking the lead early through George Amonno. The forward showed great composure in front of the goal to score his first goal since joining the club three months ago, a moment that lifted the…
Hansel Ochieng celebrates scoriung for APS Bomet vs Gor Mahia in the SportPesa League at Nyayo Stadium on Nov 25, 2025. [APS Bomet, Facebook] Hansel Ochieng scored a hat trick as APS Bomet shocked league leaders Gor Mahia 4–1 at Nyayo Stadium, a result that lifted the struggling side out of the relegation zone and left Gor facing tough questions ahead of their derby against AFC Leopards this weekend. Gor Mahia had perfectly started the match, taking the lead early through George Amonno. The forward showed great composure in front of the goal to score his first goal since joining the club three months ago, a moment that lifted the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and SFD’s Chief Executive Officer, Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad [FIFA] Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have joined forces to spearhead a transformative push for sports infrastructure in developing nations, unveiling a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that could channel up to USD 1 billion (Sh129 billion) in concessional loans. The funding is earmarked for the construction and rehabilitation of sports stadiums and essential surrounding facilities across FIFA’s 211 member associations. The collaboration aims to harness sports as a driver of economic growth, social inclusion, and community development. By focusing on developing countries, the programme aims…
Estêvão of Chelsea celebrates at full-time during the English championship Premier League football match vs Chelsea and Liverpool on 4 October 2025 at Stamford Bridge in London, England. [Paul Phelan/AFP] Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday. Estevao, 18, has caught the eye since arriving at Stamford Bridge in July, with nine goals for club and country. Chelsea manager Maresca was asked at his pre-match press conference on Monday whether Spain international Yamal, just three months younger than Estevao, would be…
Olympique de Marseille’s English forward Mason Greenwood addresses media during a past press conference at the Commanderie Robert-Louis-Dreyfus training center in Marseille, southern France, on July 19, 2024. [AFP] Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood “paid dearly” after being accused of sexual assault, as the forward prepares to face English opposition for the first time since the allegations this week. OM host Newcastle in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Greenwood expected to start. He was suspended by former club Manchester United in January 2022 following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault but prosecutors dropped charges in February 2023. Greenwood…
Inter Milan’s French forward Marcus Thuram dives for the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between vs Bologna at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on January 15, 2025. (Isabella BONOTTO / AFP) Inter Milan head into Wednesday’s match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts about their ability to handle big games under new coach Cristian Chivu. Four wins out of four have given Inter a great chance of direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League but the trip to Spain is the first true test of their European credentials. Inter’s…
Bayern Munich’s forward Harry Kane. [AFP] Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal arguably in the best form of his career after dropping into a deeper position. Always a consistent goalscorer, the England captain has become a more complete player at Bayern, shouldering more creative and defensive duties. The 32-year-old’s form is a big reason for Bayern’s remarkable start to the campaign. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The German champions have won 17 and drawn one of their 18 games in all competitions this season, with Kane playing every match. Kane, who…
Gor Mahia fans amidst Sportpesa Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at MISC, Kasarani. Gor 1-1 Ulinzi stars. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia once again remain top of the SportPesa Premier League after 10 rounds, displaying dominance and consistency by grinding out wins even when the chemistry and game plan fail to work. Gor are so good this season that they sit top despite playing two games less than majority of the chasing pack. Over the weekend, the leaders picked a narrow and gritty 1-0 win over Tusker in their historic 100th league meeting, their sixth win of the season that…
Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action against Namuongo Blazers at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National League champions Nairobi City Thunder secured their second straight appearance at the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL). They once again did it in style by not only qualifying, but also winning the Road to BAL Elite 16 East Division contest that ended on Sunday at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on an unbeaten run. Thunder crowned their impressive performance with a 94-84 win against South Africa’s Johannesburg Giants in the final played at the fully packed 5,000-seater gymnasium. With the 2026 BAL ticket safely…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] For record Kenyan champions Kenya Police, edging Kenya Defence Forces to the National Boxing League title was never by fluke. rather, it was careful planning, coupled with strict timelines in their training sessions that enabled them to make a formidable comeback after the title slipped through their hands last season. The victory gave the policemen more hopes of having their boxers picked for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships set for Dubai from December 2-13.…
2025 Royal Nairobi Golf Club (RNGC) Captain Willy Mastamet Prize overall winner Joo Lee in action, November 22, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Treacherous pin positions and tough course conditions could not stand in the way of Joo Lee as he cruised to the Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s 2025 Captain Willy Mastamet Prize victory on Saturday. Windy but favourable weather held for the duration of the flagship Captain’s Prize meet week-long tournament, which saw massive fields: 264 golfers on Friday and a record-shattering 321 golfers on Saturday. The week-long schedule also involved 19 professionals, 42 senior members, and 225 golfers for…
Boniface Mogunde (left) and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in past action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It was a protracted war, but at the end of it, record Kenyan champions Kenya Police were crowned the 2025 National Boxing League champions. The title was theirs to lose for the team that’s popularly referred to as Chafua Chafua. They didn’t disappoint after all, as their eyes were always focused on the title from the first leg of the league. Chafua Chafua stole the show after winning the last leg with a margin of six points. They picked 30 points ahead of KDF’s 24 to…
Arsenal’s English midfielder Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal, his hat trick, during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2025. [AFP] Eberechi Eze hailed his “special” moment as the Arsenal star’s first ever hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday. Eze tore Tottenham to shreds with three clinical finishes after Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. The 27-year-old had made a relatively slow start to life with Arsenal after his £60 million ($78 million) move…
Kenya’s James Musembi Mwanza and Elikana Kiprop Rono bagged gold and silver respectively in the men’s 1500M race. [Ochieng Oyugi, Standard] A huge storm is brewing in the men’s 5000m finals set for Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday. The crunch race on everyone’s lip will feature two arch rivals and compatriots, silver medallist Ian Wambui Kahinga and new kid on the block James Mwanza Musembi. /* 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:…
Sarah “Angel of War” Achieng of Kenya fight Edith Soledad Matthysse of Argentina during their World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Womens World Super lightweight title on June 10, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng’ is ready for another global professional title fight against Samantha Worthington of the United States for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title. Achieng’ said these are rare opportunities that hardly come by, and whenever they appear, they must be grabbed at all costs. “These are opportunities that rarely arise; whenever they come your way, they must be…
Bryton Onyona (Left) of Gor Mahia FC contests for the ball with Yageen Muteheli of Tusker FC during the Sportpesa League match at Kasarani Stadium on November 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Gor Mahia extended their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League after narrowly edging out Tusker 1-0 in Friday`s match at Kasarani Stadium. A seventh-minute own-goal gift saw the record Kenyan champions stretch their lead to 19 points in eight matches, four points ahead of second-placed Kakamega Homeboyz, who will host Posta Rangers Saturday at Bukhungu Stadium. At the same time, defending champions Kenya Police moved…
Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team of Isaac Tongi Atima, Beryl Atieno Wamira and Simon Menza celebrate after winning Deaflympics silver on Monday in Tokyo, Japan. [ KSFD] Team Kenya captain Isaac Tongi Atima feels great to be leading by example at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The skipper has already led the contingent at improving Kenya’s timing in the 4x400m mixed relay, where the country upgraded the bronze, won in Brazil in 2022, into silver earlier in the week. Steering the trio of Linet Fwamba, Beryl Wamira, and Simon Menza, Atima’s blazing pace accelerated Kenya into…
Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action during the Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 at Kasarani Gymnasium. Nov 18, 2025. ]Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder are 40 minutes away from securing their second straight Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance. The league champions, who made history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the prestigious men’s continental club competition, are on the brink of booking their slot at the 2026 BAL. However, they must shove their Mozambique equals, Ferroviario Da Beira, out of their way in today’s Road to BAL East Division Elite 16 semi-final match at…
Shaffie Bakari (right) in a past training session. [File] Upcoming boxers sounded a stern warning to their experienced counterparts in opening matches of the final leg of the National Boxing League ahead of the finals this afternoon in Kisumu. Although the fight for the league title is an affair between defending champions Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and record champions Kenya Police, upcoming boxers had their say in the first matches at United Church Hall in Nyamasaria. Nakuru welterweight duo of Ayub Waweru of Nakuru County and Junior Ochieng’ of Nakuru Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) overcame some experienced boxers in their…
Gor Mahia forward Ebenezer Adu celebrates scoring against Sofapaka during their SportPesa Premier League match at Dandora Stadium on September 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be seeking to extend their lead at the top of the log this weekend when they host Tusker at Kasarani Stadium from 3pm as the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) resumes after the two-week international break. K’Ogalo sit top of the 18-team standings with 16 points, four points ahead of the brewers, who are seventh on 12 points and have played two matches more. Speaking ahead of the match, Gor coach…
Cole Palmer reacts during a UEFA Champions League match at Football Arena Munich. [AFP] Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will miss two Premier League games and the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week after fracturing a toe, coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Maresca said that 23-year-old Palmer, who had just returned to training after two months out with a groin injury, had suffered the injury at home. He apparently stubbed his toe on a door at night. Palmer will be sidelined for Saturday’s trip to Burnley, the home game against Barcelona on Tuesday and next weekend’s Premier…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro claims Talanta Sports City Stadium could cost taxpayers Sh145b [Ministry of Sports, Standard] Talanta Stadium could impose a far heavier financial burden on Kenyans than first projected, according to claims by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. Speaking at the 42nd Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in Mombasa, Nyoro argued that some government borrowing framework remains “off the books,” potentially masking the true scale of the national debt. Nyoro, who was dropped as chair of the Budget Committee in July, has been a persistent critic of what he describes as reckless public spending.…
Harambee Stars’ Mike Kibwage, Byrne Omondi and Captain Abud Omar in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship quarter final match against Madagascar at The Moi International Sports Center. Aug 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya suffered one of their worst defeats after 47 years in international football on Tuesday after losing 8-0 to former African champions Senegal in a friendly match at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. /* 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:…
Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The National Boxing League title is for record Kenyan champions Kenya Police to lose as the final leg of the league championships boxes off in Kisumu this afternoon. The policemen lead the table standings with 60 points, 13 ahead of the defending champions, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), who all lost it by virtue of missing the first leg in Busia early this year. The Kisumu championships could…
Kenya’s Rayton Okwiri and Meshack Mwankemwa (left) of Tanzania in the middleweight division to claim the Ultimate Glory Fight title at Charter hall, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi is gearing up for a night of heavy punches tomorrow as former world champion Fatuma Zarika and African boxing sensation Rayton Okwiri make their long-awaited return to the ring during the Nairobi Fight Night at Masshouse. The event is expected to draw large crowds, featuring both local and international fighters in a night packed with high-stakes bouts. Zarika, who faces a Tanzanian opponent in the super featherweight division, expressed her excitement to…
Kenya’s Rayton Okwiri and Meshack Mwankemwa (left) of Tanzania in the middleweight division to claim the Ultimate Glory Fight title at Charter hall, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi is gearing up for a night of heavy punches tomorrow as former world champion Fatuma Zarika and African boxing sensation Rayton Okwiri make their long-awaited return to the ring during the Nairobi Fight Night at Masshouse. The event is expected to draw large crowds, featuring both local and international fighters in a night packed with high-stakes bouts. Zarika, who faces a Tanzanian opponent in the super featherweight division, expressed her excitement to…
Nairobi City Thunder head Brad Ibs in their match against Namuongo Blazers during Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 at Moi International Sports Center, Gymnasium. Nov 18, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National league champions Nairobi City Thunder clash with South Africa’s Johannesburg Giants today in hunt of their second win of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 East Division qualifiers at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Thunder who got a bye in the first round launched their Road to BAL with an impressive 89-62 against Ugandan champions Namuwongo Blazers in their opening Group A match on Tuesday. A win…