Three-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile. The 31-year-old Kenyan will make the attempt in Paris on 26 June. It will not be recognised as an official record because Kipyegon is likely to use a team of rotating pacemakers and technologically advanced trainers and kit from her sponsor Nike. Kipyegon set the current official women’s mile world record of four minutes 7.64 seconds in 2023 so would need to shave off more than seven seconds to achieve the feat. “I’m a three-time Olympic champion. I’ve achieved…
Author: Bernard Okumu
Ulinzi Starlets defeated Kibera Soccer Women 1-0 in Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League encounter played Wednesday at Ulinzi Complex,Nairobi. Kibera Soccer who came into the match with an aim of consolidating their slim lead at the top of the grid fell behind to Fasila Adhiambo’s 47th minute fortuitous strike. Kibera soccer goalkeeper let the ball slip through her fingers to gift Ulinzi the lead.Kibera Soccer efforts to comeback were fruitless with their 67th minute equalizer being ruled out for offside. Ulinzi Starlets missed two clear chances a glancing header from an unmarked Cecilia Rasoha going wide before JoyKing…
The national rugby 15’s U20 team,Chipu,suffered 32-22 to Namibia during its second match of the ongoing Barthes Cup trophy at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare,Zimbabwe. It Chipu’s first loss after opening the campaign with a 29-21 win against Tunisia on Saturday. Head coach Simon Jawichre brought in Waiyaki Kinyua and Terence Ogutu,the only two changes made from the squad that beat Tunisia. After an evenly balanced first half that saw Namibia lead by only three points,the tide turned for Kenya in the second half where Namibia exploded 32-22. Namibia scored the penalty through Scot Kalkun to take…
The national women’s U17 soccer team, Junior Starlets, are determined to overturn the 0-1 first leg deficit when they face Cameroon in the second leg, third round qualifier for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup scheduled Friday,April 25th in Younde,Cameroon. Head coach Mildred Cheche is hopeful her charges will muster the away atmosphere and comeback with the victory. ‘’We got more chances than Cameroon,infront of goal we did not utilize our chances so going into second leg we have to work on that’’Cheche spoke in a post match interview on Sunday. Against Cameroon Chche entrusted Brenda Achieng, Joy Angela…
Mombasa Golf Club claimed their first-ever Tannahill Shield victory in the centennial edition of the prestigious Easter Golf Tournament, with a total gross of 48 points across four intense rounds of play. Hosted at the scenic and historic Royal Nairobi Golf Club, a 119-year-old par-72 course, this year’s Tannahill Shield Easter Tournament marked its 100th anniversary from April 18 to April 20, 2025, and brought together nine elite teams, including Mombasa Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Kenya Railway Golf Club, Vet Lab Sports Club, Sigona Golf Club, Western Kenya team, Windsor Golf Club, Royal Nairobi Golf Club, and Limuru…
The Kenya junior golf team is currently taking part in the All-Africa Junior Team Championship which teed off Tuesday and will end on 27th in Tunisia. Kenya is fielding a team of 4 boys and 3 girls in the championship that has attracted players from 20 other countries from Africa. The Boys’ comprises of Junaid Manji, Nathan Mwangi,Tsevi Soni and Justin Ngeera while the girls team has Belinda Wanjiru, Hazel Kuria and Audrey Gachora. The players were selected from the provisional squad that was made up of 22 players. Speaking while handing over the flag to the team Sports…
The government is heavily investing in sports Infrustracture across the country as it seeks to exploit the vast employment potential in the sports industry . Deputy chief of staff in charge of performance and delivery management in the executive office of President Eliud Owalo revealed that efforts were afoot to ensure each county could access standard playing fields in different sports disciplines. He spoke as he donated training kits to Vihiga United. Owalo said the government is already upgrading Bukhungu stadium in kakamega County to international standards, and each county across the country will enjoy similar sports infrastructure face-lift.…
Kenyan volleyball clubs KPA and GSU registered wins during the third day of the ongoing Africa Men’s Volleyball Club Championship in Misrata,Libya. GSU who opened their group B campaign with a 3-0 win against Genie Republic dismissed Algeria’s Club Arzew Sportif three sets to one of 25-21, 21-25, 25-18 ,25-22 to keep alive their hopes of advancing to the knock out phase. GSU will be targeting to maintain their winning form when they face Fath Union of Morocco. Meanwhile KPA defeated Libya’s Al Nasr in three straight sets to register their first win after losing their opening group A…
The Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Dr. Arthur Osiya has urged youth in Busia to engage in sports and other art related activities so as to earn income from their passion. Speaking before flagging off the Busia Cross border race, Osiya noted that a number of youth in the County were wasting away in drug and substance abuse. “A number of youth and the elderly are indulging in drug and substance abuse,” he said, adding that youth needed to engage in positive activities. The PAS thanked Athletics Kenya for supporting the event adding that…
APS Bomet FC tightened their grip on the second Position on National Super League,NSL, Standings after defeating 3K FC 3-2 at Bomet Stadium. The win leaves APS in second position with 52 points one adrift of leaders Nairobi United who have a game in hand. “The game was hard for both sides. I can’t say that we had a better rating than our opponent who came prepared,” Said Michael Muhandia, the Assistant Coach to APS Bomet FC. Muhandia remained confident that the team will eran automatic qualification to Kenya Premier League next season “We thank God for the three…
The national U20 men’s soccer team, Rising Stars is rearing to go ahead of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The Kenyan team eyeing a memorable debut arrived in Cairo Egypt today ahead of the continental tournament scheduled April 27th-May 18th. Kenya will open its group B campaign against Morocco on May 1st before facing Tunisia three days later then wind up the pool fixtures against Nigeria on May 7th. Rising Stars head coach Salim Babu has travelled with a 26-man squad which he will be banking on to produce results. The squad includes goalkeepers: Kevin Oduor and…
Women football players in Kericho County have a reason to smile after football Kenya Federation together with private partners reiterated their support to uplifting the level of the game in the County. Speaking to Kenya News Agency during the finals of the Ann Too Ladies’ Tournament at Kericho Green Stadium, Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) Director Ann Too revealed the envisaged collaborations . “We hope to hold tournaments like this every year and attract even more sponsors. Some have already promised to donate sporting gear like shoes, and others have pledged to sponsor teams to participate in…
Women football players in Kericho County have a reason to smile after football Kenya Federation together with private partners reiterated their support to uplifting the level of the game in the County. Speaking to Kenya News Agency during the finals of the Ann Too Ladies’ Tournament at Kericho Green Stadium, Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) Director Ann Too revealed the envisaged collaborations . “We hope to hold tournaments like this every year and attract even more sponsors. Some have already promised to donate sporting gear like shoes, and others have pledged to sponsor teams to participate in…
The national women’s U17 soccer team Junior Starlets lost 0-1 to Cameroon in their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier,first leg, played Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium,Nairobi. In evenly balanced encounter Kenya began brightly and nearly snatched the lead minutes after kick off but Breanda Achieng’s effort hit the upright. Cameroon created their own chance after 28 minutes whne an inswinging corner was missed by the Kenyan goalkeeper but the defence cleared the danger. Two minutes later Cameroon found the net resulting from a corner that was headed home by Tiwa Melong Lys. Kenyan custodian Abwire Auma missed…
Titus Kiprotich and Maurine Jepkoech were emerged winners of the men’s and women’s 10,000m race respectively during the ongoing Bingwa Fest sports extravaganza in Kisumu. The race was however held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, Siaya. Following their win each received Ksh.400,000.The rest of the races finals are set to be held this Sunday when the festival will culminate at Mamboleo Stadium,Kisumu. Kiprotich kicked hard in the final lap to cut the tape in 28:19.3 and finish first ahead of Ribert Kiprop and Kenneth Kiprono who timed 28:22.2 and 28:24.4, respectively, to seal the podium. On her part, Jepkoech…
In a remarkable show of support for grassroots sports, SPORTPESA, Kenya’s leading betting firm, has continued its Tujiamini initiative with a generous donation of Ksh 250,000 to Rockstar Football Club, a promising team based in Western Kenya. The Tujiamini initiative, launched earlier this year, aims to empower community-level sports teams and nurture local talent across the country. Staying true to its mission, SPORTPESA identified Rockstar FC as one of the standout teams making an impact in their region despite limited resources. The ceremony, held in Western Kenya, was met with excitement and gratitude from the Rockstar FC players, coaching…
32-year-old Zablon Katana Kahindi, popularly known as Beja, is the newest millionaire in town after landing a staggering KES 15 million windfall after staking just 15 shillings in the Betika Midweek Jackpot. Beja, who irons garments at a local apparel factory in Mombasa, hails from Ganze Village in Kilifi County. The soft-spoken winner couldn’t hide his disbelief and joy as he recounted how his life took a dramatic turn on the evening of Friday, 11th April, when he placed his winning bet after a long day at work—alone and hopeful. “I started playing Aviator last year, but it’s my…
Santos forward Neymar left the field in tears after injuring his leg just 34 minutes into his first start in the Brazilian Serie A Championship this season. The 33-year-old, who returned from six weeks out with a thigh injury against Fluminense on Sunday, was handed a start against Atletico-MG on Wednesday. The former Barcelona forward was wearing a special number 100 shirt to commemorate his 100th appearances at Santos’ Vila Belmiro stadium. But, after gesturing towards the bench following Alvaro Barreal’s goal to put the home side 2-0 up, Neymar sat on the field to await medical attention. It…
The Athletics Integrity Unit ,AIU has banned long distance runner Kenya’s Emmanuel Kipchumba Kemboi for 2 years for Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Triamcinolone acetonide). Kemboi whose ban began on 7th April 2025 submitted a urine sample at the 2024 Lisbon Marathon in October. On December 17, 2024, the World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) accredited laboratory in Lisbon, Portugal reported an Adverse Analytical Finding in the Sample based on the presence of Triamcinolone acetonide. On April 2, 2025, the 28-year-old admitted fault and had his four-year ban shortened to two years. Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid used to treat…
Preparations for this year’s 21st Sports Personality of the Year Awards (Soya) scheduled for Thursday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) are complete. Soya panel of judges’ chairman Chris Mbaisi said his team has burnt the midnight oil, sifting through the nominations to come out with the winners. “The year 2024 was a busy for Kenyan sportsmen and women with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Junior Starlets qualification to the World Under-17 World Cup highlighting the season among the key events,” said Mbaisi. Mbaisi said the theme for the 21st edition of SOYA Awards will…
National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) President, Dr. Paul Tergat, has underscored the importance of environmental conservation as a critical pillar in the promotion of sporting activities in the country. According toTergat, the National Olympic Committee views environmental sustainability as a catalyst for athletes performance with the reverse not being conducive for their thriving. Tergat, a five-time World Cross-Country Champion, was speaking as the chief guest during the Malindi Monthly Beach Cleanup organized by the Progressive Welfare Association of Malindi, PWAM. He emphasized the need for communities to take responsibility for their local environments, noting that preserving nature should…
Paul Muhia emerged as the overall gross winner as Esther Karuga claimed the lady’s gross title during the sixth leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series that was held at the par-73 Nakuru Golf Club. Playing off handicap 2, Muhia carded a gross score of 75 to triumph at Nakuru while Karuga returned a score of 90 to top the ladies’ gross category. Muhia and Karuga led six players from the Nakuru event who have now qualified for the 2025 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale, including the Division 2 Men’s and Ladies’ Winners, the Overall Division 3 Winner, and…
The national U20 men’s soccer team,Rising Stars,has been pooled in group B at the forthcoming U20 Africa Cup Of Nations scheduled April 27th-18th May in Cairo, Egypt. Kenya making her debut at the 17th edition of the championship will battle record seven time winners Nigeria,Tunisia and Morocco. Reigning champions Senegal, aiming to defend the title they won in 2023, are in group C alongside three time winners Ghana,DR Congo and Central Africa Republique. Group A consists of hosts Egypt,Zambia,Siera Leone,South Africa and Tanzania. The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, will advance to…
Seventeen-year-old Gout Gout won the Australian 200m title and broke the 20-second barrier with a wind-assisted performance in Perth. He crossed the line in 19.84 seconds – 0.2secs faster than his own national record, but it was not official record because of a wind speed of +2.2 metres per second. Gout became the second fastest under-20 200m sprinter in history in all conditions – behind American Erriyon Knighton, who clocked 19.49 at the LSU Invitational in 2022. “Top speed is my gift. I used it, took off and I got sub-20, so I couldn’t be happier,” said Gout, who…
Sigona Golf Club’s Junaid Manji held his nerve in the final round to win the 2025 NCBA Kenya Junior Strokeplay Championship at the Muthaiga Golf Club. Leading by a comfortable five shots after three rounds, Manji had only one birdie and three bogeys, playing level par in the other 14 holes. His two over par 73 on the day pushed his overall score to 12 over par 296. Kevin Anyien who started the day in third was consistent yet again, picking two birdies and four bogeys to match Manji’s score of two over par 73 on the day. His…
The national rugby sevens team,Kenya Lionesses has qualified for the play-offs of the World Rugby Sevens challenger series in Los Angeles,USA. Kenya qualified after winning their opening group A match at the ongoing third round of the challenger series in Krakow Poland. Kenya defeated Belgium 12-0 but lost to Thailand 12-28 in its second group game but the win against Belgium was enough to see them through. They wound up their pool matches with a 12-7 win against Colombia to clinch a slot in Saturday’s semis. Kenya leads the challenger series with 40 points while South Africa and Argentina…
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club’s Njoroge Kibugu has made the cut to play in the last round of the Sunshine Tour Qualifying round at the par-71 Heron Banks Golf & River Resort, Johannesburg, South Africa. Njoroge shot rounds of 3-under par, 68, 2-over par, 73 and 1-over par, 72 in round three to take his score after 54 holes to par, 213, placing him T41 within the cut line which was set at 1-over par. He will join the field of 50 who will proceed to play in the final round for a stake of the R100,000 prize…
Over 180 players have enlisted for the sixth leg of NCBA golf series which will be held this Saturday at the par -73 Nakuru Golf Club. At stake will be the slots at the series grand finale scheduled later in the year. The sixth round follows preceding rounds at : VetLab Sports Club, Nandi Bears Club, Malindi Golf Club, and Kenya Railway Golf Club. At the Nakuru event six outstanding players will qualify for the 2025 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale. These will include the Overall Men’s Gross Winner, Overall Ladies’ Gross Winner, Division 2 Men’s and Ladies’ Winners,…
Sigona Golf Club’s Junaid Manji extended his lead to five shots in the penultimate round of the 2025 NCBA Kenya Junior Strokeplay Championship at the Muthaiga Golf Club. Manji had a torrid time in the first nine where he started with three straight bogeys in the first three holes. He recovered a little to play level par in holes four and five before picking his first birdie in hole six. A double bogey at hole eight gave him a score of 40 in the front nine. In the back nine, he was more stable with two birdies at…
Defending champions Kabras Sugar will be out to retain their title when they face Menegai Oilers in the final of Kenya Cup scheduled Saturday at Kakamega ASK Showground. The ‘Rai Derby’ brings together arguably two best sides this season. Kabras Sugar RFC, enjoying a dominant run wound up the regular season unbeaten with 52 points. Their dominance has extended to 39 consecutive unbeaten Kenya Cup matches since February 2022. They booked their spot in the final after a commanding 45-6 win over Nondescripts RFC in the semis on March 29. Speaking ahead of the final, Kabras Sugar Head Coach…
Defending champions Kabras Sugar will be out to retain their title when they face Menegai Oilers in the final of Kenya Cup scheduled Saturday at Kakamega ASK Showground. The ‘Rai Derby’ brings together arguably two best sides this season. Kabras Sugar RFC, enjoying a dominant run wound up the regular season unbeaten with 52 points. Their dominance has extended to 39 consecutive unbeaten Kenya Cup matches since February 2022. They booked their spot in the final after a commanding 45-6 win over Nondescripts RFC in the semis on March 29. Speaking ahead of the final, Kabras Sugar Head Coach…
Defending champions Kabras Sugar will be out to retain their title when they face Menegai Oilers in the final of Kenya Cup scheduled Saturday at Kakamega ASK Showground. The ‘Rai Derby’ brings together arguably two best sides this season. Kabras Sugar RFC, enjoying a dominant run wound up the regular season unbeaten with 52 points. Their dominance has extended to 39 consecutive unbeaten Kenya Cup matches since February 2022. They booked their spot in the final after a commanding 45-6 win over Nondescripts RFC in the semis on March 29. Speaking ahead of the final, Kabras Sugar Head Coach…
Kenya Prisons Women’s Volleyball Club has been bundled out of the ongoing Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship after losing by three sets to one to Al Ahly during their quarter final match played Wednesday at Mashood Abiola Indoor Arena in Abuja,Nigeria. Al Ahly never looked back after a blistering start where they won the first set 25-20. Prisons gunning for their first continental title since 2013 fought back in the second set but lost 25-20 but won the third set 25-22. Al Ahly wrapped up their win with a 27-25 third set win to advance to the semi finals…
Approximately 100 junior basketball players attended an elite basketball Camp held at Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa. The camp the consisted of 50 boys and 50 girls is a build up to the forthcoming Jr.NBA national finals scheduled Thursday and Friday at the same venue. The camp is meant to identify and sharpen the budding talents as well as build the skills of the youngsters. In order to achieve this players were taken through skills development sessions, scrimmages, 5v5 tournaments, and scouting activities. The 100 players were selected from regional tournaments held across four major cities: Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and…
Elvis Muigua successfully defended his title at the NCBA Winston Churchill Cup, held at Thika Sports Club, by delivering a stellar performance against a highly competitive field of Kenya’s top amateur golfers. Representing Ndumberi Golf Club, Muigua displayed consistent excellence across the three-day tournament, posting impressive rounds of 69, 75, and 68 to finish at a total of 212 (-4). His final round was particularly impressive. On the front nine, he picked up birdies on the 1st, 2nd (which he birdied across all three days), and 9th holes, dropped just one shot on the 5th, and made pars on…
All the three Kenyan clubs have qualified for the knock out round of the ongoing Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja, Nigeria. The trio:Kenya Pipeline, Kenya Prisons and KCB all sailed through to the round of 16 after completing the group matches in first and second places respectively. Five time Champions Kenya Pipeline gunning for their first title since 2005 qualified unbeaten from group D and will now face Spiking Stars of Botswana in the round of 16 fixture scheduled Tuesday. 2023 Champions Kenya Commercial Bank,KCB,who finished second in group C will meet Customs of Nigeria while Five…
Joyce Wanjiru returned an impressive 226 gross points to defend her Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) title at the 18-hole Ruiru Sports Club. Wanjiru won by a single point, beating Madina Iddy who scooped the division one award after her excellent 227 gross points at the three-day tournament that came to ended Sunday. Speaking after her victory, Wanjiru said: “It is such an honor to join top lady golfers from around the country. And to win this prestigious title three times in a row is no mean feat. I am happy with the result. The competition also showcased the…
Kenya Judo Federation President Shadrack Maluki has announced his candidature for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya NOC-K Presidency aiming to succeed Paul Tergat, who has served a maximum of two terms in Office and will therefore not defend his seat. Maluki, who is the current NOC-K 1st President, a position he has served for a period of 8 years, said he is running for presidency with his focus being on bettering the athletes welfare, upholding of integrity, inclusivity and ensuring financial prudence in management of the affairs of the committee. Maluki who is also the Africa Judo Federation President…
The fifth season of the Basketball Africa League,BAL, is set to tip off This Saturday April 5th in Rabat,Morocco. In the opening match 2023 third-place finisher Stade Malien from Mali will face 2024 third-place finisher Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria. In the second game, home team Fath Union Sport,FUS; Morocco, will take on first-time BAL participant Al Ittihad of Egypt. The BAL is also set to honour NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo throughout the season, including by featuring a “DM55” patch on all player jerseys and select warm-up gear, as well as moments of silence ahead of each conference group phase. …
The national rugby sevens team,Shujaa, lost 19-17 to South Africa in a 9th place play off to finish 10th at the 5th stop of the World Rugby Sevens Circuit in Hong Kong . Despite an inspiring start, Shujaa’s hopes of making it to the main cup quarters had suffered a set back after losing to Great Britain and France in the group stages hence being relegated to the 9th place semi final where they beat USA 17-10 to set up a 9th place play off against South Africa. Shilton van Wyk gave South Africa an early lead. Gino Cupido…
Kenya’s Shujaa will play South Africa in the final of the 9th place playoff Sunday,morning after beating USA in the semifinal played Saturday in the ongoing 5th leg of the World Rugby Sevens Circuit in Hong Kong. After beating Spain and losing to Great Britain in the first two pool matches yesterday, Kenya suffered a second pool loss 14-7 against France and was relegated to the 9th place semifinal where they beat USA 17-10. Kenya will now play South Africa who thrashed Uruguay 33-7 in the second 9th place semifinal played today. After the first four legs of the series…
Kenya Cup semi finalists Kabras Sugar,Menengai Oilers,KCB RFC and Nondescripts are confident of outwitting their opponents and make the final. The Cup semi finals are scheduled Saturday in Kakamega and Nairobi with the final scheduled April 12th . Defending Champions Kabras RFC will host Nondescripts at the Kakamega Showground while KCB will be at home against Menengai Oilers. The Kenya Rugby Union were boosted by KBL’s Ksh.10M sponsorship. KCB Rugby, eight-time Kenya Cup champions, will be aiming to secure their spot in the final once again as they take on a formidable Menengai Oilers side. Austin Sikutwa, KCB winger,…
The reigning national women’s Volleyball Champions KCB are confident of winning their third Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship title when the championship serves off April 1st-14th at Moshood Abiola Stadium,Abuja,Nigeria. KCB guided by head coach Japheth Munala will come up against the continents powerhouses including defending champions Zamalek, Al Ahly, and Nigeria Customs Service among others. The squad was flagged off Friday at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka with the the team’s patron Judi Sidi Odhiambo said: “As we step into this competition, I know the challenge ahead is tough. With powerhouses like Al Ahly, Zamalek, and other top teams…
The national men’s rugby team Shujaa registred a mixed bag of results at the ongoing Hong Sevens,the 5th stop of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens circuit. Patrick Odongo sprinted the length of the field to score Kenya’s first try. George Ooro scored Kenya’s second try after a well timed pass from John Kubu. Samuel Asati dived over to score Kenya’s third try for the emphatic win that ended Kenya’s 6-match losing streak in the circuit. However Kenya lost its second group C match after going down, narrowly 12-07 to Great Brittain .Kenya will wind up its pool matches…
Kenya Pipeline Women’s Volleyball Team expressed their desire to go one better at this year’s Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship scheduled April 1st-14th in Abuja,Nigeria. Pipeline finished third in last year’s edition held in Cairo, Egypt and are eager to recapture the title they last won 20 years ago. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi said the team is well-prepared and determined to bring home the title. ‘‘We stepped up our preparations. We have had two friendlies, and we still want to have two more that will give us a final gauge of where we are. The girls are in…
Kenya Pipeline Women’s Volleyball Team expressed their desire to go one better at this year’s Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship scheduled April 1st-14th in Abuja,Nigeria. Pipeline finished third in last year’s edition held in Cairo, Egypt and are eager to recapture the title they last won 20 years ago. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi said the team is well-prepared and determined to bring home the title. ‘‘We stepped up our preparations. We have had two friendlies, and we still want to have two more that will give us a final gauge of where we are. The girls are in…
Kenya Pipeline Women’s Volleyball Team expressed their desire to go one better at this year’s Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship scheduled April 1st-14th in Abuja,Nigeria. Pipeline finished third in last year’s edition held in Cairo, Egypt and are eager to recapture the title they last won 20 years ago. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi said the team is well-prepared and determined to bring home the title. ‘‘We stepped up our preparations. We have had two friendlies, and we still want to have two more that will give us a final gauge of where we are. The girls are in…
The Kenya Rugby Union has been boosted after inking a Ksh.10Million sponsorship deal with Kenya Breweries Limited. The sponsorship will go towards the orgnisation and holding of the 2025 Kenya Cup semi final and final matches. KRU CEO Thomas Odundo expressed underscored the importance of the partnership saying it will help in elevating the players and fans experience alike. “We are incredibly grateful to KBL and Tusker for their unwavering support of Kenyan rugby. The Kenya Cup is a cornerstone of our domestic rugby structure, and this sponsorship will go a long way in ensuring that we deliver a…
LeBron James scored the match winner with time almost up as the Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak with victory against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers held a one-point lead with 42 seconds remaining, but James was on hand to tip in a Luka Doncic miss a split-second before the buzzer to secure a 120-119 victory in Indianapolis. James did not make a field goal until the fourth quarter but finished the night with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. “It’s another great example of where he doesn’t necessarily have it going early, and got off to…
KCB Women’s Volleyball Club has set its sight on recapturing the Africa title during this year’s CAVB Africa Women’s Club Volleyball Championship scheduled April 1st-14th in Abuja Nigeria. KCB who are the reigning national league champions last won the continental title in 2022 and finished fourth last year in Cairo,Egypt.KCB have won the African title twice with the first one coming in 2006. Head coach Japhet Munala dream of bagging the title have been reinforced by the return of dependable players Juliana Namutira and Belinda Barasa who were sidelined due to injuries. The team is currently training at Kasarani…
Five-time WRC Safari Rally winner Carl Flash Tundo finished First to win the Africa Rally Championship category during the WRC Safari Rally Championship . Tundo,navigated by longtime co-driver Tim Jessop finished the rally with a cumulative time of 5 minutes 31.02 seconds while Wahome Jeremiah was placed second. Tundo drove his Ford Fiesta R5 to seventh overall in the WRC2 category and also won Tanzania’s Yassin Nasser navigated by Katumba Ali returned home in third position edging out Samman Vohra who was fourth. KNRC/ARC STANDINGS 1.Carl Flash Tundo/Tim Jessop-5.31.02 2.Wahome Jeremiah/Okundi Victor-5.49.02 3.Nasser Yassin/Katumba Ali-6.39.19 4.Samman Vohra/Drew Sturrock-6.53.59 5.Nikhil…
Elfyn Evans claimed a landmark victory on Sunday after winning his first Safari Rally title during the third round of the World Rally Championship held in Naivasha. The win tightens Elfyn Evans grip on the WRC standings. The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 driver, co-driven by Scott Martin, beat Hyundai rival Ott Tänak to secure his second win of the season while Tänak’s team-mate and defending champion Thierry Neuville completed the podium. The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 driver, co-driven by Scott Martin, beat Hyundai rival Ott Tänak to secure his second win of the season while Tänak’s team-mate and defending…
Kajetan Kajetanwicz took the leadership of the WRC 2 Category in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya . The Polish ace, switching to a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 after years campaigning Škoda machinery, moved to the top of the leaderboard when early pacesetter Oliver Solberg hit trouble on the second run through Camp Moran. Solberg, joint WRC2 championship coming into the weekend, had looked untouchable in the morning. He carved out a 40.3sec advantage before disaster struck – beaching his Yaris in a deep bed of fesh-fesh and retiring for the day. Kajetanowicz, despite nursing a puncture earlier in the…
Only 65.87km of competitive mileage stand between Toyota’s Elfyn Evans and a maiden WRC Safari Rally Kenya title which has eluded him over the past four editions since his Kenyan debut in 2021. The Welshman carried a comfotable 1:57.4 lead into the final day over Estonian Ott Tanak who climbed to second position in a muddy and slippery run around Sleeping Warrior, Elementeita and Soysambu. But Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville moved up to third after posting three top four stage times in the closing loop. Day 3 was a bitter sweet experience for Toyota’s Japanese star Takamoto Katsuta who claimed…
World Rally Championship leader Toyota’s Elfyn Evans led the WRC Safari rally after day two of the championship in Niavasha. Elfyn toped the standings with a cumulative time of two minutes, zero point 45 seconds. Evans won the Kedong and Geothermal stages to sew up the win as his Toyota team mate Kalle Rovanpera finished in second place seven seconds adrift. Rovanperä was just 7.7sec adrift in second and might have been leading himself but for a spin on a particularly narrow section of the Kedong stage, which saw him lose time trying to get his car pointed in…
Preparations for the national rugby sevens team Shujaa for the forthcoming leg of World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong got a boost after Crown Paints committed Ksh.2.6Million in sponsorship. The sponsorship includes KES 1.6 million in cash and KES 1 million in-kind support to the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), for pitch marking, facility refurbishments, and a school painting initiative As part of the deal, Crown Paints’ branding will appear on Shujaa’s shorts during three major tournaments—Hong Kong (March 28-30), Singapore (April 5-6), and Los Angeles (May 3-4). Additionally, the company will contribute to grassroots rugby development through…
Hoteliers and tourism players in Naivasha and its environs have reported a tourism windfall and brisk business fortunes due to the influx of local and international revelers who have trooped to the region for the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya. The annual motorsport extravaganza has breathed life into the tourism sector, with hotels, restaurants, entertainment joints, and other service providers reporting increased footfall and record bookings from enthusiasts who have converged in the area to witness the adrenaline-fueled action and soak in the region’s diverse attractions. Hotelier Susan Muli Mwangi noted that the influx of visitors has led…
Three drivers were casualties of day two of the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya including two Kenyans, Aakif Virani and Hamza Anwar. Aakif is out of the rally while Hamza may restart on Saturday. After the 4.76 kilometers Kasarani Super Special Stage and the 8.15 kilometers tricky Mzazibu stage, three drivers were hit by the stages challenges including Kenyans Hamza Anwar and Aakif Virani. Rally Driver Aakif Virani Aakif is out of the rally as he will not be able to repair his car for a restart while Hamza’s mechanical team is working on his steering wheel which forced…
African Rally Championship ,ARC, defending champion Karan Patel sits top of the continental standings after the opening day of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally on Thursday. Navigated by Tauseef Khan in a Skoda Fabia Rally2, the Kenyan ended his day in 16th overall and seventh in the WRC2 support competition. Polish rally driver Kajetan Kajetanowicz led the WRC2 category in ninth overall ahead Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 star Oliver Solberg who romped home in 10th. “So far so good, the car is behaving well. We don’t have service tonight, so we are taking care of it,…
Approximately 50 upcoming basketballers benefited from training programme organized by Basketball Africa League,BAL under the initiative BAL4HER at Sabis International School. The camp targeted players in ages U23,U16 and U18 with the main objective of the programme focusing on advancing gender equity by empowering women and girls in basketball. The camp identified 20 top U23 female basketball players for intensive skill-building and personal development. The players were also taken through mental performance training, which included a workshop led by a Sports Psychology expert to enhance the athletes’ mental resilience and game preparation. The camp culminated with a U16/U18 clinic,…
The final match of the Governor Mwalimu Kahiga Volleyball Tournament between General Service Unit GSU, and Kenya Defence Forces, KDF,was abandoned after darkness fell. The match which was being played at Kamukunji grounds in Nyeri County was stopped in the third set with GSU 18-16 after both sides had a 1-1 set ratio. GSU had bagged the first set 26-24, while KDF took the second set 25-23. GSU and KDF would later share the cash award of Sh 150,000 equally. Each team went home with Sh,75,000. Kenya Volleyball Federation is set to reveal the dates when the two sides…
The final match of the Governor Mwalimu Kahiga Volleyball Tournament between General Service Unit GSU, and Kenya Defence Forces, KDF,was abandoned after darkness fell. The match which was being played at Kamukunji grounds in Nyeri County was stopped in the third set with GSU 18-16 after both sides had a 1-1 set ratio. GSU had bagged the first set 26-24, while KDF took the second set 25-23. GSU and KDF would later share the cash award of Sh 150,000 equally. Each team went home with Sh,75,000. Kenya Volleyball Federation is set to reveal the dates when the two sides…
The Kenya Pipeline Women’s Volleyball club have appointed Geofrey Omondi as the new head coach.The club also announced the signing of four new players as the 2024/25 Kenya Volleyball Federation League is underway in Nyeri. Geoffrey takes over from Esther Jepkosgei who has been acting since the beginning of the year. Alongside this change, the club has named Gladys Ekaru as the new team captain, stepping into the role following the retirement of former captain Rose Magoi, a stalwart who made significant contributions during her time with the club. Four new players that have joined the side include: Elizabeth…
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has made known plan to digitize its operations with the new 2024/25 league season set to serve off in earnest. The digitalisation campaign will entail a newly established Federation website (www.kvf.com), live streaming of matches, live scoring, and an active social media presence set to make visible the federations programmes. KVF President Charles Nyaberi noted that the new direction is meant to position the federation as a digital-fit outfit that can keep up with the current demands of the sport. “The essence going forward is to enhance the visibility, popularity, and commercial value of…
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has made known plan to digitize its operations with the new 2024/25 league season set to serve off in earnest. The digitalisation campaign will entail a newly established Federation website (www.kvf.com), live streaming of matches, live scoring, and an active social media presence set to make visible the federations programmes. KVF President Charles Nyaberi noted that the new direction is meant to position the federation as a digital-fit outfit that can keep up with the current demands of the sport. “The essence going forward is to enhance the visibility, popularity, and commercial value of…
World number four Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as he bids to win his 100th ATP title. The Serb overcame issues with his hip to beat USA’s Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) in China to set up a final with Italian Sinner, who secured the year-end world number one ranking by beating Tomas Machac 6-4 7-5 in the other semi-final. Djokovic, 37, breezed through the first set, displaying some of his best tennis of the season. But the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s dominance slowed in the second set as…
KCB Women’s Lawn Tennis team saw off Equity Bank 2-1 to win the lawn tennis title at the ongoing Inter-Banks games at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies,Nairobi. Commenting after the team’s triumph, Charlotte Naswa,one of the three team member delighted in the win. “It is a proud moment for us after an invigorating experience during this year’s competition. Compared to last year, teams are stepping up and the competition gets tougher. My teammate Diana and I have a great chemistry together, we have also been intentional with our approach to matches that is why we won here today. I…
The national women’s volleyball team Malkia Strikers went down in three sets of 25-14 25-17 25-15 to Poland during their second group B match of the ongoing Olympic Games played at South Paris Arena,France. Kenya keen on bouncing back after the opening loss to Brazil pinned Poland in the opening set and took a 3-1 lead inside three minutes but Poland fought back to equal the scores and eventually won the set 25-14. Kenya returned into the second set a more determined side and showed promise matching their opponents strength.Overseas bound opposite Pamela Adhiambo scored 10 points to threaten…
Barbora Krejcikova held off a charge from Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final at Wimbledon to claim her second Grand Slam singles title. The 31st seed followed in the footsteps of 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova to make it back-to-back triumphs for the Czech Republic in the women’s singles. Krejcikova, a French Open winner in 2021, held her arms aloft as she sealed a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory on her third championship point. She shared a warm embrace with Paolini at the net before looking up and blowing a kiss towards the sky. With the victory, Krejcikova has emulated her…
Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun. The British wildcard, 21, lost 6-2 5-7 6-2 in a dramatic contest on Centre Court. Raducanu had levelled the match and regained some confidence after a stunning performance from an inspired Sun. Then Raducanu slipped on the baseline in the first game of the third set. The 2021 US Open champion stayed down on the grass and shook her head before getting back to her feet. The game was stopped at 15-30 on Raducanu’s…
The Kenya Tennis ace Angela Okutoyi will not be featuring in the Paris Olympic games as highly anticipated. Okutoyi needed to meet the 400 mark according to the selection criteria but her ranking stands at 495. ‘’I did not meet the 400 ranking but am currently at 495’’ she wrote Tennis Kenya had lobbied for her to be considered on the univerality slot but it was not to be according to the entries released for the Olympics by the International Tennis Federation. The verdict came out on July 2nd and despite reports that Africa was backing the appeal ,Okutoyi…
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career is over after Emma Raducanu pulled out of their planned appearance in the mixed doubles. Former world number one Murray, 37, was due to play alongside his fellow Briton on Saturday evening at the All England Club. Raducanu, 21, said she has “some stiffness” in her right wrist. She moved into the fourth round of the women’s singles with a dominant two-set win over Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari on Friday. “I have decided to make the very tough decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles,” she said. “I’m disappointed as I was really looking…