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Gor Mahia fans cheer players in their match against Ulinzi Stars in FKF Premier League match at Ulinzi Sports Complex, on June 15, 2025. [Jonah Onyango,Standard] Nairobi United, also known as Naibois, completed a fairy-tale season on Sunday after stunning giants Gor Mahia 2-1 in the FKF Cup final at Ulinzi Sports Complex. The win was not only historic but also confirmed the rise of a new football powerhouse in Kenya. Frank Ouya gave United the perfect start with an amazing acrobatic finish in the first half, sending their fans into wild celebrations. Gor Mahia, the record FKF Cup winners,…

Kisumu Day players celebrate after their win over Muhoroni High during the Kisumu County Secondary School games played on June 19, 2025 at Moi Stadium.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The 2025 Kisumu County Secondary School football games have taken a dramatic turn after Onjiko Boys High School was handed a three-year ban from the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) competitions for fielding ineligible players during this year’s games. The verdict, issued by the County Director of Education’s office, followed investigations conducted between June 21 and June 24, confirming that Onjiko breached the KSSSA constitution. Onjiko, who had edged out defending champions Kisumu…

 Lydia Celestine gets herself out of the banker during the Riley Falcon Swing Off at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on June 28, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard]   Dave Karia emerged the overall winner of the Riley Falcon Swing Off golf tournament held at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on Saturday. Karia carded an impressive 41 stableford points to beat a strong field in the event that attracted top golfers from across the region. The men’s category was tightly contested, with Albert Ojoniyo also posting 41 points to win the men’s winner prize, while Vitalis Asewe came in as men’s runner-up with…

The 98th Coronation Trophy winner John Lejirma tees off on the par-five 18th-hole during the final round of the tournament at Nakuru Golf Club, June 1, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Nakuru Golf Club, known for its excellence in golf, hosted the sixth edition of the Tee-Off with Crown Paints series, which was graced by a strong field of 168 golfers. Duncan Kibue emerged as the overall winner, posting 41 stableford points while playing off handicap 28. In Division One, Ross Rooney, playing off a handicap of 28, shot a round total of 38 stableford points to lead the division. In Division…

Former Kenyan international Boniface Ambani is the new AFC Leopards Chairman, following club elections held at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nairobi, on June 29, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] From winning the last Premier League title for AFC Leopards to being elected the club’s chairman, Boniface Ambani knows he has his work cut out. The former Kenyan international who was in the Ingwe squad that clinched the title in 1998, on Sunday garnered 1101 votes against Enos Mutoka (647) to succeed Dan Shikanda. For over two decades, 27 years to be exact, the club has been flirting to deceive season…

Shujaa hurdle before a match at Dubai Sevens on Dec 3, 2024. [Courtesy, Kenya Sevens] Harriet Achieng Okatch made history as the first woman to lead the Kenya Rugby Union after being appointed the chairperson earlier this month. Her rise to the top seat comes at a time of great uncertainty and division in the sport. Achieng replaced Sasha Mutai, who stepped down on May 30 after a heated fallout with the board. Now, Achieng says her job is to heal, unite, and build a stronger, more transparent future for Kenyan rugby. Achieng claims that Mutai’s resignation came as a shock to many. But from…

Gor Mahia fans cheer players during a past match at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday 15, 2025. [Jonah Onyango,Standard] The battle for the sole ticket to play in the CAF Confederations Cup will be settled today when Gor Mahia face Nairobi United in the FKF Cup final at Ulinzi Sports Complex from 3pm. The match promises excitement and tension, with both teams having everything to play for — a national trophy and a place in continental football next season. Nairobi United, the surprise package of this year’s tournament, are chasing history. Nicholas Muyoti’s side has already earned promotion to the…

Kenya Police’s Benson Wahongo (left) and Barnabas Odhiambo of Butali Warriors during Premier League match at City Park Hockey Stadium on March 26, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League champions Butali Warriors bounced back from their disappointing last outing to beat Wazalendo Hockey Club 3-2 in a match played yesterday at Dashamesh Stadium. Warriors, who went into the match on the back of a humbling 1-6 defeat to United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Mashujaa, did not take any chances, taking a 3-0 halftime advantage. They put up a spirited fight in the second half, protecting…

Former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars forward Boniface Ambani [Courtesy] Former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars forward Boniface Ambani has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the club’s upcoming elections, unveiling an ambitious blueprint aimed at restoring the club’s former dominance in Kenyan and African football. Speaking at a colourful manifesto launch held at the KCB Simba Auditorium in Upper Hill on Thursday, Ambani introduced his reform agenda dubbed #IPOSIKU, a Swahili phrase loosely translating to “the day has come.” The launch comes just three days before Leopards head to the polls to elect new officials. Backed by…

Samson Lemayan on his way to winning the 25th edition of the Lewa Safari Marathonat the Lewa Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday June 28, 2025 [Courtesy] Samson Lemayan and Mercy Kwambai are the winners of the 25th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon held at the Lewa Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday. Lemayan, 31, from Maralal clocked 2:28:35 to win the cutthroat men’s category as Kwambai successfully defended the women’s trophy in 2:47:17. Ahead of the showpieces, both champions furnished their tactics on the rugged terrains of Iten before gauging their prowess in China last month where Lemayan emerged victorious…

Kibera Soccer Women FC have clinched the 2025 FKF Women’s Cup title after a dramatic stoppage-time goal by Stella Adhiambo that handed them a 1-0 win over Vihiga Queens in the final played at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kibera Soccer Women FC have clinched the 2025 FKF Women’s Cup title after a dramatic stoppage-time goal by Stella Adhiambo that handed them a 1-0 win over Vihiga Queens in the final played at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. Kibera did so in an entertaining match against Vihiga Queens, whom they saw off 1-0. Odhiambo dribbled past the Vihiga defence before slotting…

Aminata Semassekou of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in action against Equity Hawks during their KBF Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on March 01. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Former Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have thrashed Th3 Swish 84-38 in a lopsided match played at Makande Hall, Mombasa. Former Buruburu Girls High School captain Chantal Kiyobe starred for the dockers, anchoring them to victory with an impressive 19 points. Kiyobe, who led Buruburu to the 2019 national schools’ trophy, was a pain in the neck of Th3 Swish defenders as she troubled them for approximately…

Westlands MP and diehard AFC Leopards fan Tim Wanyonyi with club patron Alex Muteshi, U-45 Unit Branch chairman Olympia Musonye and candidates during a meeting in Nairobi on Thursday ahead of elections on June 29, 2025. [Courtesy]  Stakes are high as a total of 2,706 registered AFC Leopards SC members are expected to cast their votes to elect new officials during tomorrow’s Special General Meeting (SGM) at Stadion Hotel Ballroom, Kasarani. The new office will succeed the outgoing administration led by chairman Dan Shikanda, whose two-term tenure ends this month. Former AFC Leopards striker and Kenyan international Bonface Ambani has thrown his…

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon after she set a new World Record in women’s 1500m in 2024. [AFP] Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon earned praise for her attempt to run a sub-four-minute mile. Although Kipyegon missed the under-four-minute mark by 6.41 seconds during the Nike Breaking4, the athletics world still celebrated the four-time world champion for daring to attempt what has for decades been perceived to be impossible and for chipping a second off her 4:07.64 World Record from 2023. Kipyegon, who ran a well-measured race with the help of pacesetters and new Nike technologies to boot, was on a mission to…

Nana Appiah of Nairobi City Thunder in action against NBK Phoenix during their Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo Gymnasium stadium on May 10. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Champions Nairobi City Thunder will be out to extend their unbeaten run when they take on former titleholders Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) today in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League match at Makande Hall, Mombasa. Thunder, who bagged their maiden trophy last season, will be out to maintain their impressive record against the dockers, who they stripped of the crown. They dominated KPA last season, beating them in all their…

Parklands sports club’s William Kirwa (left) and Alex Kiigaro of Western Jaguars during Kenya Hockey Premier League at Parklands Sports Club. June 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League champions Western Jaguars will tomorrow lock horns with former holders Butali Warriors at the Dashmesh Stadium. Jaguars, who are keen to defend their title, will be out to end the first leg on a high and enhance their chances of extending their reign to two years in a row. Butali, on the other hand, will be seeking to prove that they are still a force…

Australian High Commissioner to Kenya Jenny Da Rin (left) presents the Murdoch University overall winner prize to Joseph Karanja (right) at Muthaiga Golf Club, June 25, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Joseph Karanja won the Murdoch University Open at Muthaiga Golf Club on Wednesday.Karanja inked the winning score thanks to a relaxed but competitive match with his playing mates, where he picked seven pars and two bogeys on his front nine.He faltered after the halfway mark, picking an eight on the par-five 10th hole and bogeyed the 11th, but sank back-to-back pars on the subsequent hole to wind up tops with…

Lady Captain Rhoda Mukami in past action at Ruiru Sports Club, June 14, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The stage is set and excitement builds as all roads lead to Ruiru Sports Club tomorrow for what promises to be a landmark event in the Kenyan golf calendar. The club will be making history by hosting its first Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Golfer of the Year (GOTY) tournament, marking yet another milestone for the club and the women’s golf circuit in Kenya. The highly anticipated event will bring together over 200 lady golfers from across the country, meeting for a spirited…

Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon. [File, Standard] Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya fell well short in her bid to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile on Thursday. Aided by wavelength technology and 13 pacers, 11 male and two women, Kipyegon clocked 4min 06.42sec over 1.6km in perfect conditions at Stade Charlety in south Paris. The time was better than her own world record of 4:07.64 in the non-Olympic event set in Monaco in 2023. But it will not stand as a new world record given the presence of male pacemakers. “I’m exhausted, I feel…

Faith Kipyegon wins gold medal in women’s 1500m during the Olympic Games Paris. [AFP] Cometh the hour, cometh the queen of track running! On Thursday evening, history is set to unfold as three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon attempts to run sub- four minutes in the women’s Mile. For an athlete who has shattered world records and broken barriers, daring to be the first woman to run under-4 minutes in the distance is a gigantic dream and a moment to cement her legacy. At 9pm this Thursday, the world will be treated to a spectacular attempt – the Breaking4, a challenge…

Referee Nelson Otieno (centre) officiating a past bout.  [Jonah Onyango, Standard] People need patience and resilience for them to reach at the apex of their careers. These come with total hard work, diligence and consistency to support their expertise as they try to climb up the ranks in the chase for top honours. At times, it takes years to reach that level for the lucky ones but others also fail to do so after their sacrifice. And two Kenyan referees and judges are part of a team of seven qualified officials globally from a panel of 35 who were recently…

Atletico Madrid’s forward Antoine Griezmann reacts at the end of their Fifa Club World Cup match against Brazil’s Botafogo. [AFP] For all the excuses -and there have been many -one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup elimination. “We have to look at ourselves and see that there are times when we are not at the level and we have to resolve that,” said the veteran French forward. Griezmann’s goal earned Atletico a 1-0 win over Botafogo on Monday, but the Brazilian side progressed ahead of the Spaniards on…

Kipyegon competes in the women’s 1000m event during the Xiamen IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Egret Stadium in Xiamen, China, on April 26, 2025. [AFP] Faith Kipyegon wants Paris to be her lucky place once again. Tomorrow, she will attempt to become the first woman to break the four-minute mile barrier at Charlety Stadium in the French capital, the same venue where the three-time Olympic champion reset the women’s 1,500-metre world record to 3:49.04 during last year’s “Meeting de Paris” Diamond League event. With fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge having proven that “No human is limited” through his iconic sub-two-hour…

(L) Kenya’s Abel Kipsang, Timothy Cheruiyot (C), and Reynold Cheruiyot during the men’s 1500m final national trials at Nyayo Stadium on July 8, 2023. [AFP] KCB Bank Kenya has announced an Sh8 million sponsorship deal with Athletics Kenya (AK) to support key athletics events in the federation’s 2025 calendar. The sponsorship was unveiled yesterday ahead of the National Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from today to Friday at Ulinzi Sports Complex. The sponsorship is split into two equal parts; Sh4 million will fund the National Championships, while the remaining Sh4 million will support the World Athletics Championships trials, set…

Inter Miami’s forward Lionel Messi in action. [AFP] Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. The Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to draw at Hard Rock Stadium, a result which secured both teams a place in the knock-out stages. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez had Miami on course for a second surprise victory in the tournament after their win over Porto. But the Brazilian side struck twice in the last 10…

Githurai Starlets players celebrate after scoring a goal during their Shaban Gishu Super Cup 2025 final match against Blitz Women at Githurai Sports Grounds on June 22, 2025. [Courtesy] The curtains came down on the highly anticipated Shaban Gishu Super Cup 2025 over the weekend, capping off four months of electrifying football that captured the spirit of Roysambu Constituency and brought together the best of grassroots talent. Hosted across multiple grounds within Nairobi County, the tournament drew participation from nearly 30 local teams, building a vibrant sporting culture and uniting communities through the beautiful game. The grand finale, held at the buzzing Githurai Sports Grounds, drew…

Mukuru Talent Football Academy players in a training session. June 24, 2025. [Nicholas Mambo, Standard] In the heart of Nairobi’s Mukuru slums, where poverty, unemployment, and drug abuse are everyday realities, a football academy is rewriting this narrative. The Mukuru Talent Football Academy isn’t just a training ground — it’s a lifeline for hundreds of children and teenagers searching for a better future. “For us, football is not just a game. It’s a pathway out of poverty,” says coach Amos Ambong’o, the founder and head coach of the academy. “With the right support, we believe we can rise to Division…

Kenya catchball team during Africa Catchball Cup matches at Pimville Stadium in Soweto, South Africa. Kenya won the Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa after completing an unbeaten run during the week-long tournament held from Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, June 21 in Soweto. The competition took place at Pimville Stadium in Gauteng, drawing teams from Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and South Africa. The event aimed to develop catchball across the continent, especially among women. Kenya played five matches over two days and won all of them. On Day 1, Kenya secured three victories. On Day 2, it won two more…

Kenya players in prayers before their openning match against DRC Congo during the 1st Junior Roll Ball World Cup at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani. June 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan teams continued with a good run on Day 2 of the inaugural Junior Roll Ball  World Cup at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi. Clinical Christian Nyongesa steered Kenya to a 3-0 victory against Sri Lanka as seven-star Zuena Kasindi soared the country past hapless South Sudan with a 14-0 victory. In the men’s encounter against Sri Lanka, Nyongesa notched a brace in the 16th and 22nd minutes to take his…

Kenya’s David Oscar (left) ready to tackle DRC Congo player during the 1st Junior Roll Ball World Cup at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani. June 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya thumped the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 9-0 in the opening match of the inaugural Junior Roll Ball  World Cup that kicked off at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Monday. Clinical Christian Nyongesa notched a hat-trick for Kenya in the 40th second and the fourth land ninth minutes to motivate the hosts. David Oscar added a brace, scoring in the second and tenth minutes. Other scorers for Kenya were Alexander…

Fumbula Briana of Asumbi Girls (right) in action against Gloria Khaemba of St Joseph Girls Kitale during national basketball finals at Shimo La Tewa on April 9, 2025.[Washington Onyango, Standard] When 17-year-old Abigail Opicho first watched basketball on her family’s TV, she never imagined that one day, she’d be a rising star with the court becoming her second home. Now, the Sirakaru Salvation Army Secondary School forward is a two-time Bungoma County Secondary School games basketball champion—and one of seven girls selected for the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) national Top 50 Under-20 camp. Her journey began in 2023 when her…

Powell Hargas of UON Terror (right) dribbles past Derrick Okongo (left) of Ulinzi Warriors. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors had a successful weekend bagging maximum points from their two outings. Warriors, who have since recovered from a slow start to the season, triumphed over Strathmore University Blades 71-59 and Equity Bank Dumas 74-60 to enhance their chances of a top three finish ahead of the league play-offs. With the victory, Warriors maintained the second spot with 34 points, six less than unbeaten defending champions Nairobi City Thunder who top the table with 40 points from 20…

Parklands sports club’s William Kirwa (left) and Alex Kiigaro of Western Jaguars during Kenya Hockey Premier League at Parklands Sports Club. June 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Mashujaa ended the first leg matches on a high to maintain the top spot on the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League table. USIU-A, who are eyeing their maiden league title, beat Daikyo Heroes 3-2 to register their seventh win of the season. With the victory, Mashujaa who are having a great season now have 22 points, four more than second-placed former champions Butali Warriors,…

Referee Nelson Otieno (centre) during the fight between Kibra’s Abubakar Hakeem (left) and Douglas Muya from Thailand boxing club in their heavy weight duel during the Nairobi County Boxing Second Leg held at the Truth Club, Nairobi. August 5, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Two Kenyan referees and judges have qualified to officiate at the Olympics and World Boxing Championships. The duo is Nelson Otieno of the Kenya Defence Forces and Samuel Obiero of Nairobi City County. Officially, they are International Boxing Association (IBA)-Star 3-Qualified-Referees and Judges, having been examined and assessed by World-IBA Technical Experts in Conakry, Guinea, last month. They qualify to officiate…

Javelin athlete Irene Jepkemboi in action during a previous competition at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Courtesy] Brilliance and a prodigious confidence are written all over her face.  On June 12, she threw a mammoth 60.31m in the women’s javelin at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US. /* 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: relative; z-index:…

AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo after FKF Premier League match against Nairobi City Stars at Dandora Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] On Sunday, the Kenya Police were crowned the winners of the 2024/2025 FKF Premier League. Their rise from a poor start to clinching their first-ever title has been the feel-good story of the season. But behind the celebration, a darker truth looms—Kenya’s top football league is struggling to survive, with many clubs barely staying afloat due to financial hardship. While Police FC finished top with 65 points, beating traditional giants Gor Mahia and Tusker, the real battle this season was…

AFC Coach Boniface Ambani during FkF Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at Dandora Stadium. April 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The stepping down of AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda has opened a fierce battle as former striker Boniface Ambani and ex-commercial director Enos Mutoka battle to convince 2,706 registered members that they are the right choice to revive the 12-time league champions. The two aspirants laid out their visions during a live debate on a local media interview, where they clashed over the club’s management priorities but agreed on one thing — AFC Leopards must reclaim its former glory. Ambani, who wore the Ingwe jersey as a…

AFC Leopards Chairman U45 Unit Branch Olympia Musonye (red tie), patron Alex Muteshi and chairman Dan Shikanda address the media on June 23, 2025 at the Nairobi Club [Courtesy] AFC Leopards are set to host the second edition of their much-anticipated Player Awards Gala and Cultural Week from July 21 to 26, 2025, in Bungoma County — a region rich in cultural heritage and football passion. Unveiling the event during a colourful announcement, Olympia Musonye, Chairperson of the U45 Unit Branch, described the week-long celebration as more than just a football occasion. “It will be a movement of culture, of…

  Panama’s Arturo Harmodio Deliser Espinosa, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and Italy’s Chituru Ali compete in the men’s 100m heat of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 3, 2024. [AFP] The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state just under 6 billion euros ($6.9 billion), the national audit body announced in an “initial estimate” on Monday. The organisation of the two sporting extravaganzas last summer cost 2.77 billion euros, which included 1.4 billion euros for security. A further 3.19 billion euros was spent on work…

Kenya Police lift KPL title after drawing the last match with Gor Mahia on June 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After 11 years of waiting, Kenya Police lifted their first FKF Premier League title on Sunday after the curtains came down on the 2024-2025 season. Before the kick-off, the trophy was presented at the stadium by former Kenyan international defender George Sunguti. Gor Mahia honoured the new champions with a guard of honour, a fitting gesture for Police FC’s extraordinary turnaround. The Law Enforcers, which was founded in 2014, rallied from behind to hold record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia to…

Prashant Thakrar (far left) and fellow golfers enjoy a light photo moment during the Mug of the Month at Nyanza Golf Club on February 22, 2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Prashant Thakrar emerged as the overall winner of the “June Babies Monthly Mug” golf tournament played over the weekend at Nyanza Golf Club. Thakrar produced a strong performance on the course to finish with a net score of 64 points, earning top honors in a day filled with excitement, competition, and celebration. The tournament brought together golfers from different age groups and skill levels. In Division I, Jiten Pabari claimed the…

Pachuca’s Venezuelan forward #23 Salomon Rondon (L) argues with Real Madrid’s German defender #22 Antonio Ruediger (C) at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H football match between Spain’s Real Madrid and Mexico’s Pachuca at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his defender Antonio Rudiger had complained of a racist incident at the end of Sunday’s 3-1 Club World Cup win over Mexican side Pachuca. Rudiger was visibly angered following an exchange of words with Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral after…

Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder #08 Federico Valverde celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H football match between Spain’s Real Madrid and Mexico’s Pachuca at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte on June 22, 2025. (Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFP) Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1. Juventus proved too strong for Wydad Casablanca while Red Bull Salzburg and…

GVR golfer Allan Chesang tees off on the par-four fourth hole during the Mulembe Golf Society versus Great Rift Valley Golf Society derby at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club in Nairobi, June 20, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Western Tannahill Team is in high spirits after receiving support from the Mulembe Golf Society (MGS) and the Great Rift Valley Golfing Society (GRV). They finished third in the 100th edition of the tournament held at its home course, the Royal Nairobi Golf Club. The team has never won the title due to poor organisation and lack of financial support, despite the Western region producing 80%…

Francis Wanjohi in action during the Britam Golf Series at Nakuru Golf Club, June 20, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Britam Holdings will partner with the Nakuru Golf Club to plant 60 million trees within the next five years. The Group CEO, Tom Gitogo, announced this milestone during the prize-giving dinner for the seventh edition of the Britam Golf series held at the scenic 18-hole layout over the weekend. “We are eager to collaborate with Nakuru Golf Club and the other clubs in our mission to plant 60 million trees as part of these ongoing celebrations,” said Gitogo.…

FC Talanta Peter Njamma (left) and Victor Otieno of AFC Leopards during FKF Premier League at Dandora Stadium. Jan 18, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It was not the kind of result Nairobi City Stars were wishing for. They had plans, big plans. They had prayers, too. In the end, their plans came to naught. Their prayers weren’t answered either. In this life, we win some, we lose some. On this Sunday evening, Nairobi Stars lost theirs. Their spot in the Kenyan Premier League is gone. Gone until next year, that is, if they make it back to the top-flight league. For the…

St Josephs Boys and Leiser Hills Academy players battle for the ball during the finals of the Rift Valley Regional games. [Gilbert Kimutai/Standard] Nondescripts Kapkiamo and Ruth Kiptui shocked experienced schools to win volleyball titles in Baringo County Schools Games. Both schools will take part in the regional games for the first time. Kapkiamo defeated Kabarnet High School by straight sets of 25-20, 25-18 and 25-14 to win the boys’ volleyball title for the first time in a match that took 62 minutes. Kapkiamo’s coach Julius Melly praised his girls for a job well done and hoped to replicate the…

Storms’ Emily Wanjiru (left) and Leese Akinyi of Strathmore Swords at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, May 11, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Strathmore University Swords, United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Flames and University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites won their respective Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League matches played at Nyayo Gymnasium yesterday.   However, as the women excelled their male counterparts Strathmore Blades, USIU-A Tigers and UoN Terror are caught up in a serious fight for survival as they risk being demoted to the lower tier. The trio are stuck in the relegation zone in the Men’s Premier…

Nobody ever thought Iraa Girls was a worthy opponent in the Kericho County Secondary School Games until they were called to the podium to pick up their medals. Iraa won the volleyball and netball titles and were play-off winners in the girls’ rugby. They defeated Londiani Girls by straight sets in the volleyball finals, having walloped former champions Kipsigis Girls by the same margin in the semifinals to snatch their first-ever volleyball title. In netball, Iraa walloped Kipsigis Girls 51-17 in the finals to lift the trophy, having beaten Kunyak 48-6 in the semis after an excellent performance in the group stages, where they had beaten…

U20 men 3000m steeplechase in action at Afraha stadium in Nakuru during the Confederation of African Athletics under 18/20 National Trials on June 21, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kenya’s rising athletic stars lit up Nakuru’s Afraha Stadium during the two-day Confederation of African Athletics under-18 and 20 national trials. The spectacle, which showcased the country’s rich youth talent, served as the official selection ground for team Kenya ahead of the African Championship set for August in Nigeria The most electrifying moment came in the under-20 men’s 10,000m final, where Edwin Sangutia produced a masterful performance to win in an unofficial…

Alex Nzuki (with ball) of Equity Dumas takes on Gerry Wekesa of KPA during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo Basketball Court on March 1, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Equity Bank Dumas held their nerve to beat United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Tigers 84-82 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men’s Premier League match played yesterday at Nyayo Gymnasium. A brilliant show in the first quarter made the difference for the bankers, who were seeking to register their 11th win and consolidate their spot in the top eight. The outcome was, however, not good for the students who are now…

St Mary’s Yala captain Devine Charles is carried high as Yala celebrates winning the Siaya County football title. [Washington Onyango,Standard] St Mary’s School Yala are the 2025 Siaya County football boys’ champions. Yala dethroned Ambira High School after seeing off the defending champions 1-0 in extra time in an entertaining final played at a fully packed Yala Grounds on Saturday. Jeckonia Ogutu scored deep into extra time to send Yala, who are commonly referred to as the Black Saints, to the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two finals set to be held in Kisumu. Speaking after the match, Ogutu said…

St Joseph Boys National school players argues with FKF officials after allegedly denied a penalty for a foul play committed by St Anthony Boys players inside penalty area. The game ended prematurely at the 80 minutes. [Osinde Obare, Standard] Police were forced to rescue and evacuate referees after a tense Trans Nzoia KSSSA semi-final football match between rivals St Joseph’s Boys National School and St Anthony’s Boys High School. The game at Ndura Sports Complex Kitale was abandoned in the 80th minute after the referee failed to award a controversial penalty to St Joseph’s Boys. After the incident, centre referee…

Brian Okoth of Kenya Police FC celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Shabana FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on June 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] All eyes will be on the bottom half of the table today as the FKF Premier League season comes to an end, with the relegation battle set to take centre stage as Nairobi City Stars, Murang’a Seal and Bidco United fight to avoid being chopped. While champions Kenya Police have already secured the title, drama is expected in the fight to avoid the drop to the…

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich (right) and Peruth Chemutai of Uganda in action during the women’s 3000m race at the Meeting de Paris, Wanda Diamond League, at Charlety Stadium in Paris, France, on Friday. [AFP] Propelled by her third Diamond League meeting victory at the Paris Diamond League on Friday night, Olympic 3000m steeplechase bronze medallist Faith Cherotich is yearning for more glory. The 20-year-old star charged to an 8:53.37 World Lead and Personal Best as she shocked Olympic gold medallist, Peruth Chemutai in the showdown staged at the Stade Charlety in Paris. And she promises to lower that time in her…

Perina Lokure Nakang of the ART at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24. [Courtesy] Athlete refugees have shared their lofty ambitions, promising to shine like their counterparts flying their national flags at international championships. Some of them are preparing to compete at the Kenyan national trials for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships. On Friday, during the World Refugee Day, the talented asylum seekers pledged strong performances in athletics. One of their big ambitions this year is to show the world that they would storm to stunning victories and to unite the world through the sport. Solomon Ayela, whose…

Kenya’s Chrisant Ojwang (back) in action during a past rugby sevens match. [AFP] Kenya Morans head coach Louis Kisia is confident of recapturing their lost Rugby Africa Sevens title when the continental games kick off today at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius. Kenya are in Group A, where they will face off against their long-time rivals Uganda, the reigning champions, as well as Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Group B includes formidable opponents such as South Africa, who recently clinched victory at the 2025 HSBC SVNS World Championship, along with Burkina Faso, Zambia, and Nigeria. Group C features Madagascar, Zimbabwe,…

Kenyan golfer Kellie Gachaga in action at the Sunshine Development Tour. [Sunshine Tour] Golfers and golf clubs have been urged to promote Kenya as a top tourism destination through the sport. This follows a golf stakeholders meeting held in Nairobi yesterday that explored ways on how the game can be utilised to boost the country’s economy. The meeting noted that the country has all the relevant infrastructure to attract tourists through the game and that proper packaging of the game is needed to effect the needed process. “If we design our packaging correctly, we can comfortably host as many guests…

Kenya Ports Authority’s Chantal Kiyobe and USIU Flames’ Fridah Yagomba (left) during their KBF Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A series of mouth-watering games are lined up this weekend as the regular season of the 2024-2025 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League enters the homestretch at Nyayo Gymnasium. While teams at the top of the table are looking for a great finish, those at the bottom are fighting for survival. Their spots in the Premier League solely depend on what they do in their remaining matches. United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Tigers and…

Lakers Hockey Club players in a past action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Women’s Premier League debutants Kisumu Queens will be looking to extend their good run this weekend when they clash with Sliders Hockey Club and Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) at Impala Club. Currently second on the table with 14 points, four less than reigning champions Blazers Hockey Club, a double victory will spur them to the top of the standings. Despite being first-timers in the top tier, Queens have an impressive record of winning four, drawing two, and losing one to their lakeside rivals, Lakers Hockey…

U18 women’s 2000m steeplechase in action at Afraha stadium in Nakuru during the CAA under 18/20 National Trials. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard] In a breakout performance that lit up Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, Kelvin Kiprop Biwott stunned the field to win the 3000m Under 18 final at the CAA Under 18/20 National Trials on Friday making a perfect transition from the rugged trails of cross country to the smoother lanes of track competition. Biwott, representing Central Rift, clocked a brilliant 8:02.54, edging out Emmanuel Kiprono and Kelvin Kipkosgei in a tactical race that came down to the final 200 metres. It was…

Kakamega High and Mumias Muslim players in action during their Kakamega County Term Two Secondary School Games quarterfinal match at Mumias Sports Complex on June 20,2025. [Green Commandos S.C] New champions were crowned on Friday in Homa Bay and Kisii as heavyweights retained their status in Siaya as the KSSSA Term Two games continue to heat up in Nyanza counties. In Homa Bay County, Karabok Secondary School lifted the football title after stunning Ringa Boys 6-5 in post-match penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw during regular time. Kobala won the girls’ final also on penalties, beating Saye 4-2 after…

Kakamega High and Mumias Muslim players in action during their Kakamega County Term Two Secondary School Games quarterfinal match at Mumias Sports Complex on June 20,2025. [Green Commandos S.C] New champions were crowned on Friday in Homa Bay and Kisii as heavyweights retained their status in Siaya as the KSSSA Term Two games continue to heat up in Nyanza counties. In Homa Bay County, Karabok Secondary School lifted the football title after stunning Ringa Boys 6-5 in post-match penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw during regular time. Kobala won the girls’ final also on penalties, beating Saye 4-2 after…

Makini Schools learners in action during the launch of their state-of-the-art sports facility in Nairobi. [Courtesy] Makini Schools on Friday, launched a new multi-purpose sports complex and introduced the Makini Sports Festival, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing strategy to embed holistic development at the core of its education model. The project worth Sh100 million strengthens the school’s long-standing commitment to nurturing talent beyond the classroom and builds on its growing reputation in sports and co-curricular excellence. The new facility features a professional-grade AstroTurf field for football and hockey, basketball and netball courts, and modern changing rooms. According to…

Harambee Starlets duo Diana Wacera (L) celebrates with Violet Nanjala after Kenya’s 4-0 win over Uganda at the ongoing Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzanaia.[Harambee Starlets,X] Harambee Starlets will face off with Tanzania’s Twiga Stars today (6pm) in the title decider as the curtains come down on the Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam. On Thursday, Kenya stretched their unbeaten run to three matches after thrashing South Sudan 4-0. Faith Mboya gave Harambee Starlets the lead after only three minutes. The South Sudan team defended in numbers and closed out Kenya’s attack till…

Nyagichenche rugby players and technical bench during the Kisii County girls’ rugby sevens on June 19, 2025 at Nyamache Boys High School. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Nyagichenche Girls and Cardinal Otunga are the new Kisii County Secondary Schools rugby sevens champions after winning their respective finals at the Term Two Games held on Thursday at Nyamache Boys High School. In the girls’ category, defending champions Nyagichenche were in dominant form from the quarterfinals all the way to the final, where they blanked a spirited Nyangoge side 17-0 to retain the title. Nyagichenche had kicked off their campaign with a commanding 31-0…

Harambee Starlets duo Diana Wacera (L) celebrates with Violet Nanjala after Kenya’s 4-0 win over Uganda at the ongoing Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzanaia.[Harambee Starlets,X] Harambee Starlets yesterday stretched their unbeaten run at the ongoing Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup to three matches after thrashing South Sudan 4-0 at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam. Faith Mboya gave Harambee Starlets the lead after only 3 minutes. The South Sudan team defended in numbers and closed out Kenya’s attack till the interval. In the second half, Violet Nanjala Wanyonyi, Martha Amunyolet Emedot and Elizabeth Ochaka got their names on…

Kasarani International Stadium when CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe visited the facility on December 20, 2024 ahead of 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya will host the final of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) on August 30. This is after the Confederations of African Football (CAF), in consultation with the three Nations that will host this year’s TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (CHAN) 2024 announced the venues that will host the opening, third and fourth and the final match of the competition. The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and…

NOCK Outgoing Secretary General Francis Mutuku addressing the media on the decision by the high court to stop elections in Westlands Nairobi on June 19, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] NOC-K Cinema continues shortly! This was the confusion that marked the nervy National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) elections, which were ultimately postponed for the second time in Nairobi yesterday. Delegates had reached the high-profile venue in time, eagerly waiting to cast their votes. Security was very tight, and no one without a badge was allowed to access the location where those ‘qualified’ served their breakfast to the fullest as they…

Fans jump over a razor wire after supporters of Shabana and Gor Mahia clashed before their game. It ended 1:0 in favor of Gor Mahia. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Sports enthusiasts and stakeholders are proposing a raft of measures to grow the multi-million industry. They have told a taskforce constituted last year to collect views from Kenyans in a planned review of Sports Act 2013 and delivery of a sports policy that the country was yet to give serious attention to development of the sector. The taskforce charged with the review of the country’s sports policy as well as the legal…

Harambee Starlets duo Diana Wacera (L) celebrates with Violet Nanjala after Kenya’s 4-0 win over Uganda at the ongoing Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzania. [Harambee Starlets, X] Harambee Starlets will be hunting for more goals when they play the tournament’s punching bags, South Sudan, today from 4 pm as the hunt for the CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship title continues in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. South Sudan has conceded nine goals in their two matches played against Uganda (lost 5-0) and Tanzania (lost 4-0), results that give Kenya an upper hand if their bright start to this year’s tournament…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands powers his car during second practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai) Toby Venter, owner of the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit near Johannesburg, said on Wednesday that plans to upgrade the track to Formula One standards had been approved by the controlling body. He told reporters the venue that last hosted a F1 race in 1993 had been given the green light by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to implement design proposals. “Today, we turn…

Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club’s Njoroge Kibugu celebrates after winning the opening leg of the 2025-2026 season of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing event at the Thika Green Golf Resort on Wednesday, June 5, 2025. [Sunshine Tour] Golfers from the East African region have made significant strides on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) following the recently concluded Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing tournaments held at the Thika Greens Golf Resort and at the Ruiru Sports Club, where valuable ranking points were on offer. The two tournaments attracted mixed fields of top professionals and elite amateurs…

Master Caroline Wairimu Kihurani. [Courtesy]  Master Caroline Wairimu Kihurani, who passed on in Nairobi last week, has been celebrated for the role she played as one of the most eminent pioneering female martial artists in Kenya. Wairimu made history as the first female to represent the country at the 1997 World Taekwondo Championships in Hong Kong besides being the only female executive member at the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF). ‘Coach Carol’ as she came to be famously known, was honoured at a requiem service in Nairobi on Wednesday, after passing on at 59. “Coach Carol will be remembered not only…

Prof Nancy A, Booker Professor and Dean at The Aga Khan University, Lt Gen Rtd Jackson Tuwei President Athletics Kenya (AK) and Tecla Lorupe Founder of Tecla Lorupe Foundation launch a research on sexual and gender based violence against women in sports report at Aga Khan University, Nairobi. June 18, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Triple World Half Marathon champion Tegla Loroupe and local sports federations have called for immediate action against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Against Women In Sports. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center;…

National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) president Paul Tergat (Centre), Outgoing First Vice president Shadrack Maluki (Right) and outgoing Secretary Francis Mutuku during the General Annual General Meeting held at Prideinn hotel in Westlands on April 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After several weeks of delay and postponement, the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) elections will finally be held during today’s Elective General Assembly at Hyatt Regency, Westlands, Nairobi. Current first Vice President Shadrack Maluki of Team New Dawn/Fresh NOC-K and Secretary General Francis Mutuku of NOC-K Service Team are both aiming to succeed outgoing President Paul Tergat. /*…

Samoa’s Faafoi Falaniko (R) tackles Kenya’s Chrisant Ojwang (L) during the men’s pool B rugby sevens match between Samoa and Kenya during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on July 25, 2024. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP) Chrissant Ojwang’s long-awaited return to the national fold is over after the Nakuru RFC star player was named as captain of the Kenya Morans ahead of the 2025 Rugby Africa Sevens set to kick off on Saturday at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius. The powerful running centre suffered a serious injury last year in…

Nyabeda Mixed rugby players with their Principal Edward Ogalo (far right) and the coach who doubles as Deputy Principal Kenn Mukok on June 17, 2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Newbies Nyabeda Mixed Secondary School rugby girls team are upbeat ahead of the 2025 Siaya County Secondary School term two games that kick off on Thursday at St Mary’s School Yala. The team’s head coach, Kenneth Mukok, who previously coached Yala’s giants for over 20 years, is relishing his new journey after helping the school qualify for the county games for the first time. “This is more than a coaching job—it’s a mission.…

Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (L) and Virgil van Dijk in a training session at the team’s training ground in Liverpool, northwest England, on March 4, 2025. [AFP] Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend. Arne Slot’s champions have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the 2025/26 campaign. Following the Bournemouth game, they have tricky fixtures at Newcastle and home to Arsenal. Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham…

The Kenyan team just before their match against Zimbabwe in the Calvary Cup in Harare on June 15, 2025. Kenya won 10-6. [File Courtesy] It did not come on a silver platter! They had fought hard for it, following careful planning and well-thought-out strategies before putting everything into action, and ultimately emerging victorious. The first scare from the Zimbabweans came when they won the opening match, catching the Kenyans off guard and signalling that it would not be business as usual. Starting the match with the advantage of half-fraction of a goal from their low handicap, the Zimbabweans proved their mettle by…

Austin Omumbo of Kisumu Day (red) in action against Agai during the Kisumu County football finals played on June 24, 2024, at Maseno School. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Excitement is building as heavyweights and underdogs seek to prove themselves with the KSSSA Term Two games beginning at county level today in Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Kisii, and tomorrow in Siaya. Predominantly known for its explosive football rivalries and mammoth fan following, the Term Two games will also offer thrilling contests in rugby, volleyball, netball, racquet games, and basketball 3×3, running until Saturday. From favourites like Kisumu Day, St Mary’s Yala, Asumbi…

Nzoia Sugar before taking on AFC Leopards during FkF Premier league at the Nyayo National stadium on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Naturally, sugar is sweet. Sweet as football, the sport that is addictive and most followed in Kenya, if not globally. Whether in the remote villages or in the big cities, you will not miss a group of people either playing or watching football. For many years, the love of football has been thriving in the vast Western region because of sugar. A region predominantly known to produce tonnes of sugar, many clubs were formed because of…

Diana Wacera celebrates after scoring for Kenya in their 4-0 win over Uganda at the ongoing CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship in Tanzania. [Harambee Starlets,X] Harambee Starlets maintained their perfect start at the on-going CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship after thrashing arch rivals Uganda Crested Cranes 4-0 at Aazam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Tuesday night. The defending champions were hoping to pick their second win after their massive 5-0 win over South Sudan after having lost 1-0 to Burundi last Friday. However, Kenya proved too strong and bagged the bragging rights from the noisy neighbors that puts them top…

Nzoia Sugar players pose for a group photo before their FKF Premier League match against AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium in 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Naturally, sugar is sweet. Sweet as football, the sport that is addictive and most followed in Kenya, if not globally. Whether in the remote villages or in the big cities, you will not miss a group of people either playing or watching football. For many years, the love of football has been thriving in the vast Western region because of sugar. A region predominantly known to produce tonnes of sugar, many clubs were formed because…

Mamelodi Sundowns’ star striker Peter Shalulile [Instagram] Mamelodi Sundowns’ talismanic striker Peter Shalulile is dreaming big as the South African giants prepare for their second-ever appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place in the United States of America. It’s a return to the global stage that has been years in the making for the Brazilians, who last featured in the tournament in 2016. Back then, under Pitso Mosimane, Sundowns exited without a win. Now, with a more mature squad and a clear continental identity, they are determined to make a statement — and for Shalulile, the stakes are…

Fumbula Briana of Asumbi Girls (right) in action against Gloria Khaemba of St Joseph Girls Kitale during national basketball finals at Shimo La Tewa on April 9, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] As the Homa Bay County Secondary School Term Two Games kick off this week at Mbita High School, all attention is on Asumbi Girls High School, the Nyanza Region basketball 5×5 champions, who are looking to extend their dominance in the 3×3 format. Grouped in Pool B alongside Wire and Osodo, Asumbi will be keen to replicate their Term One success where they qualified for the national finals in Mombasa.…

CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper Ronwen Williams [Instagram] CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Ronwen Williams is dreaming big—and he’s not alone. As Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to step onto the world stage once again, the South African says the FIFA Club World Cup is more than just a tournament; it’s a chance to make history. The Brazilians are among four African teams set to compete in the newly expanded tournament in the United States. This marks their second appearance at the global showpiece, with their debut in 2016, which ended in back-to-back defeats. This time, however, there’s…

Alphonce Omija of Gor Mahia reacts after a 3-2 win against Ulinzi sars at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday 15, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan football is set for a major transformation as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) rolls out a proposal that will reduce the number of top-flight teams from 18 to 16 and bring back the familiar name, the Kenya Premier League (KPL). This move marks a shift away from the current FKF Premier League (FKF-PL) and is part of a larger plan aimed at making the game more competitive and organized across the country. Starting from the 2025/2026…

Harambee Starlets trio Swaum Nanjala (left), Faith Mboya and Tumaini Waliaula during a training session. [FKF Media] Harambee Starlets will hope to continue with their perfect start in the ongoing Cecafa Senior Women’s Championship when they face rivals Uganda Crested Cranes today from 7 pm in a crucial round two match at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kenya thrashed Burundi 3-0 on Sunday to kick off their title push on the front foot. Midfielder Martha Amunyolet scored two quick goals to give Kenya a 2-0 lead after only five minutes of play before Faith Mboya came off the…

Kenya Police FC players celebrate scoring against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Police; not Gor Mahia, or Tusker, or AFC Leopards, teams burnished with star talent and years of accumulated knowhow; are the new FKF Premier League champions. The Law Enforcers were crowned champions over the weekend after edging out Shabana 1-0 in Machakos, victory that stretched their lead at the top of the FKF Premier League standings to 64 points, six points ahead of their closest rivals Gor Mahia with one match…

Center referee Josephine Wanjiku issue a warning card to Steve Otieno of Nzoia Sugar during FkF Premier league match against AFC Leopards at the Nyayo National stadium on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya’s FIFA referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected to officiate at the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) that will be held in Morocco from July 5 to July 26. This is another big achievement for Wanjiku, who continues to rise in her refereeing career both in Africa and beyond. Wanjiku, who is one of only two Kenyan FIFA centre referees alongside Juma Lucy Awino,…

Shujaa speedy winger Patrick Odongo (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby Premier League (RPL) kick off in India. [Rugby Premier League, X] Kenya Sevens rugby stars Patrick Odongo and Kevin Wekesa made a bright start to their campaigns as the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) kicked off on Sunday at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, India. Odongo, who plays for Daystar Falcons in Kenya, was in fine form for Delhi Redz, scoring two tries in a thrilling 21-21 draw against Bengaluru Bravehearts. The 21-year-old opened his account early, touching down in the fourth minute…

Nyanza Golf Club’s Christine Riaroh (left) exchanges a club with her caddie during the KCB East Africa golf tour played on June 14, 2025 in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Christine Riaro, Tabitha Ojwang, Joyce Osike, and Griffins Owino put on a stellar performance to emerge winners of the 12th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour held at the Nyanza Golf Club over the weekend. The quartet, who are also the 2023 KCB East Africa Golf Tour champions, returned a combined score of 105 points, securing their third consecutive victory at the Nyanza edition of the tour. Led by…

Kenya Lionesses celebrate after winning silver at the Rugby AFrica Women’s Cup in Madagascar. [Rugby Afrique, X] Kenya Lionesses are the second-best women’s rugby 15s team in Africa. Lionesses achieved the feat for the third time on Sunday after hammering arch rivals Uganda Lady Cranes 47-0 on the final day of the 2025 Women’s Rugby Africa Cup in Madagascar. The win saw Kenya finish second in the round robin continental rugby competition held in Madagascar. Kenya begun the tournament with an impressive 28-5 revenge win over Madagascar who had last year stunned them 29-22. A narrow 19-12 defeat at the…

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Safaricom manager Kirubi Chairy (left) presents the overall award to Eldoret Club golfer Jesse Kipkorir, winner of the Standard County Golf Classic on June 14, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Handicap 34 home player Jesse Kipkorir fired 46 stableford points to floor a large field in the Eldoret Edition of the Standard County Golf Classic at the par 71 Eldoret Club on Saturday. The 60-year-old environmental professor at the University of Eldoret was rewarded with a two-night stay for two at the scenic Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli, Eka Hotel Eldoret vouchers, and Safaricom gift vouchers for his impressive feat. “I…

Presidential advisor Great Lakes Regions Affairs Charles Keter (left) with Overall nett winner, Darren Edwards (second left), Nett winner second F Koko (second right), and Nett winner third, David Biegon (right) during the Grand Opening of the 9/18 greens tournament presentation ceremony at Kericho Golf Club, June 14, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Kericho Golf Club hosted an impressive grand opening ceremony for the revamped greens number nine and 18 over the weekend, attracting 170 golfers. Members are adopting and sponsoring the elevation of the greens to enhance the playing experience for its members and guests alike. The 9/18 green…

  Samuel Maiko of Kenya Police FC celebrates scoring against Shabana FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on June 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Police are the 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions. Police were crowned champions with a game to spare after narrowly edging out Shabana 1-0 in a crucial match played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday. Brian Okoth’s 75th-minute header was enough to hand the law enforcers their maiden title in their fourth time asking since they earned promotion to the top-flight league in 2021. Victory…

Harambee Starlets players celebrate after beating Tunisia 1-0 in a Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Souse, Tunisia on February 26, 2025. [FKF Media] Harambee Starlets midfielder Medina Abubakar is confident Kenya has the quality to emerge victorious in Tanzania as they prepare to face Burundi in their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship opening match today at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam. Starlets are seeking redemption after coming from a 5-1 heavy defeat to Morocco in their last friendly match played last week and will be hoping to turn around their poor show into wins. Speaking ahead of the…

Kenya Police FC players celebrate Mohammed Bajaber’s goal against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] For the past 15 years, the FKF Premier League title has been a two-club affair as record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia and Tusker exchanged victory laps. K’Ogalo has had the best show of the decade with nine titles as the brewers collected four with the exception of the 2022 season that was declared null and void. Today, however, that run might come to an end if league leaders Kenya Police…