Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu

Repeated cases of unpaid allowances, poor logistics, stranded teams and opaque sports administration expose a cycle of institutional neglect that continues to undermine Kenyas sporting talent. Published Date: 2026-09-07 08:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kesogon Mixed Senior School bagged their second regional girls’ gong after an emphatic win against compatriots St Marthas Mwitoti in a final match played at the Morogoro Teachers Training College Published Date: 2026-08-23 06:30:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games that begin tomorrow in Morogoro, Tanzania, will miss its most dominant powerhouse Kwanthanze Mixed Senior School. Published Date: 2026-08-13 11:50:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

After months of grueling battles, the last six rugby 7s teams will be looking to stamp their authority at this years East Africa games that begin tomorrow in Morogoro, Tanzania. Published Date: 2026-08-13 11:44:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Audio By Vocalize ACK Chepsaita’s Eric Kimeli and Ezekiel Kibungei attempt to block Matiliku High School’s John Kyalo (centre). [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After bagging silver at this year’s National Term Two games, ACK Chepsaita are now keen to excel at the 2026 East Africa games that begin on Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania. Chepsaita will be hoping for a memorable debut just like they did at the nationals. They will be battling for boys’ volleyball regional glory alongside national champions Chesamisi Boys Senior School and bronze medallists Matiliku Boys. The trio will be looking to defend the title won by Cheptil…

Published Date: 2026-08-07 22:45:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Junior Starlets laboured to a 1-1 draw with Ugandas Teen Cranes in the first leg match of the second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Womens World Cup qualifiers Published Date: 2026-05-22 20:55:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Junior Starlets have set their sights on a crucial away win over Ugandas Teen Cranes as they aim to secure their return to the global stage. Published Date: 2026-05-20 08:45:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-05-19 15:55:33 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-05-18 11:21:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Eldonets rallied from behind to beat University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites 67-48, while the bankers defeated Strathmore University Swords 56-46. Published Date: 2026-05-17 09:20:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Pipeline, who are gradually moving up the ladder, whitewashed hapless Kenyatta University in a lopsided match played yesterday at Nyayo Gymnasium. Published Date: 2026-05-10 09:50:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

A win against Trinity Starlets will see Police retain their title with a match at hand. Published Date: 2026-05-10 09:30:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Starlets are gearing up for battle as they seek to advance to the third and final phase of qualifiers, as they look to secure their return to the global stage. Published Date: 2026-05-10 08:30:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The Mens Premier League duel pitting defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Eldonets Platinum, set for the same venue, was not played due to a heavy downpour. Published Date: 2026-05-10 06:50:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kenya Prisons yesterday ended their regular season with a victory against Young Spikers to consolidate top spot in the standings Published Date: 2026-05-10 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Nairobi City Thunder will take their Kenya Basketball Federation Mens Premier League title defence battle to Eldoret and Kisumu this weekend. Published Date: 2026-05-09 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Defending champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank also had a fruitful day out, winning their respective matches. Published Date: 2026-05-09 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kenya Pipeline maintained their dominance as Young Spikers secured a thrilling first win in the KVF National League. Published Date: 2026-05-08 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-05-04 15:52:59 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-05-03 18:01:57 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Strathmore University Blades beat African Nazarene University 64-47 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Mens Premier League match Published Date: 2026-05-02 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Gideon Starlets will battle for survival against Ulinzi Starlets. Published Date: 2026-05-02 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-05-01 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-05-01 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-29 17:37:50 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Equity Bank will face a tough battle when they lock horns with Group D winners Port Autonome at the Petit Stade. Published Date: 2026-04-29 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-27 15:58:53 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kenya Basketball Federation Womens Premier League defending champions Kenya Ports Authority beat Th3 Swish 77-59 in a match played yesterday at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Published Date: 2026-04-26 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-25 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

KCB failed to replicate their 2022 performance, losing to Al Ahly to settle for second best. Published Date: 2026-04-25 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-24 15:11:58 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-23 06:29:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-22 06:41:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-20 17:29:30 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-18 07:30:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The victory saw the paramilitary side register their fourth win to enhance their chances of sealing a play-offs slot. Published Date: 2026-04-18 07:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The soldiers will capitalise on home advantage to extend their dominance over Umoja in this weekends top-of-the-bill duel. Published Date: 2026-04-18 07:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Coach Cheche is confident that her charges will improve and get the job done at home. Kenyans are one foot into the second round following their 2-1 away win in Namibia. Published Date: 2026-04-14 09:51:20 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-08 16:51:11 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The 2025 SOYA gala night will be held at the Uhuru Gardens. Published Date: 2026-04-08 16:00:12 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

St Anthonys Boys High School Kitale launched their title quest with a hard fought 1-0 win against their hosts Kisumu Day as the 2026 Term One Games began in Kisumu. Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:55:32 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Starlets are currently in camp preparing for the tournament that will see them play Australia, India and Malawi. Published Date: 2026-04-05 07:30:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Starlets had a remarkable year, securing a return to the continental stage and excelling in other regional competitions. Published Date: 2026-04-05 07:10:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-05 07:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

After a 10-year hiatus, former national boys rugby 15s champions Bungoma High are yearning to reclaim lost glory. Published Date: 2026-04-05 06:40:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-04-04 06:32:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

They launch their quest against former national winners St Marys Yala and All Saints. Published Date: 2026-04-03 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

With just nine days before they face off with Namibia in the first round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Womens World Cup qualifier against Namibia Published Date: 2026-04-03 06:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Eastern Region girls handball champions Sacred Heart Kyeni are now eyeing a ticket to this years East Africa games to be staged in Morogoro Published Date: 2026-04-02 10:19:21 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Its all systems go for this years Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games that begin on Tuesday at different venues in Kisumu County. Published Date: 2026-04-02 10:09:47 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Duo top list of top nominees in sports personalities with disability category. Winners will be feted at the gala to be held at Uhuru Gardens on April 10. Published Date: 2026-04-02 09:48:30 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

New faces will dominate this years boys and girls contests following the elimination of 2025 regional champions who found the going tough relinquishing their crowns to opponents. Published Date: 2026-03-28 14:07:11 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-03-28 06:15:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Junior Starlets have intensified their training ahead of the two-legged 2026 Fifa Under-17 womens World Cup qualifier against Namibia. Published Date: 2026-03-27 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kenya volleyball enthusiasts are full of expectations as they wait with bated breath to see Kenya defend the continental trophy at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. Published Date: 2026-03-26 06:10:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Three 2025 champions have already suffered the brutal cull of qualifiers. Kisumu will be nothing short of intense emotions and bitter-sweet reunions. Published Date: 2026-03-24 13:29:16 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Champions KCB Bank and Kenya Pipeline extend good run to top respective pools. Newbies Bunge Volleyball Club registered mixed results on their Kenya Cup debut. Published Date: 2026-03-23 11:19:08 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Western Region games gather steam as battle for slots goes on. Published Date: 2026-03-20 06:57:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Western Region school games are not just a competition for students but a battleground where stars are born, dreams are forged and legacies tested. Published Date: 2026-03-18 06:47:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-03-16 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Olympic High and Dagoretti Mixed are the only winners from last years games who were dethroned. Published Date: 2026-03-15 16:44:53 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, and Mwatate Secondary School were yesterday crowned handball champions as curtains fell on the 2026 Coast Region Term One games Published Date: 2026-03-15 16:34:42 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-03-13 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Reigning national champions Butere Girls High School and Musingu High School yesterday retained their titles as the Kakamega County games ended yesterday. Published Date: 2026-03-12 07:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Former national basketball champions Dr. Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi are among hot shots who will be seeking a good start when the 2026 Coast Region Term One games begin today Published Date: 2026-03-12 07:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The former national champions are on the verge of setting up an epic final. Finalists will book their tickets to the Western Region Term One games. Published Date: 2026-03-11 06:42:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-03-10 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Nairobi boys’ handball champions Highway lead the title race in Nairobi North Published Date: 2026-03-07 15:44:12 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The event brought together educators, development partners, and community leaders to highlight the role of basketball in empowering young people. Published Date: 2026-03-07 15:37:38 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Sparks, who embarked on a journey without their long-serving coach Maurice Obilo, who shifted allegiance to Stanbic Aces, laboured to a 51-50 win in overtime. Published Date: 2026-02-28 21:25:33 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

DCI yesterday dismissed debutants A-Plus Volleyball Club to maintain their flawless run as the second leg of the 2025-2026 season served off at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. Published Date: 2026-02-26 11:07:45 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Womens Premier League champions Equity Bank Hawks launched this seasons campaign with a 78-46 victory against Safe Spaces. Published Date: 2026-02-24 11:02:25 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-24 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

These tacticians are the souls of their teams having maintained top performance over the years. Year in and year out, they have remained consistent nurturing talent Published Date: 2026-02-23 12:41:45 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The warders had been undefeated this season following a seven-match winning streak. Chema recovered from double defeat to register two wins to cement a top-five spot. Published Date: 2026-02-23 12:38:12 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The deal aims at strengthening high-performance systems, athlete development, sports science collaboration, and leadership education between Kenya and Japan. Published Date: 2026-02-20 16:45:04 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-20 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-20 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-20 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Chema will be out to prove their mettle against the warders who are keen to recapture the title they lost to the General Service Unit (GSU) last season. Published Date: 2026-02-19 10:53:21 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

The decline of these giants is due to changes in administration and a shift in the education ecosystem. Published Date: 2026-02-16 09:24:55 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-15 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Tanzania v Rising Starlets match ended on a 1-1 aggregate score, setting the stage for the decisive penalties. Published Date: 2026-02-14 19:52:23 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Kenyans need a draw of any kind to advance to the final phase of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Published Date: 2026-02-14 15:51:59 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

As curtains rise on the 2026 KSSSA In Term One games, the stage is set for fierce faceoffs as teams battle for bragging rights. Published Date: 2026-02-12 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Rising Starlets face a tough battle for survival in Dar es Salaam. Published Date: 2026-02-09 10:13:18 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Students gear up for an epic season of high-octane showdowns and battles of wits in chess and Scrabble. Published Date: 2026-02-09 09:40:04 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-07 19:04:38 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Rising Starlets take on Tanzanias Tanzanite Queens in a U-20 Womens World Cup qualifier at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Published Date: 2026-02-07 04:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

National basketball league champions Nairobi City Thunder have made yet another milestone by securing a multi-million sponsorship two-season deal with Flutterwaves Send App. Published Date: 2026-02-06 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Coach Juma says the game against Tanzania requires grit and mental toughness. Published Date: 2026-02-05 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-04 07:17:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-02-03 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Ilavonga says they are focused on advancing to the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Published Date: 2026-02-01 16:45:36 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Coach Odemba has cast a wide net in a bid to form a formidable Wafcon squad. The main camp comprising local and foreign-based players begins in a fortnight.   Published Date: 2026-01-31 09:45:41 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-01-27 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-01-27 00:00:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Ulinzi Starlets defeated Kisped Queens 2-0 in a Womens Premier League football match played at the Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu yesterday. Published Date: 2026-01-26 09:06:45 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2026-01-24 07:31:00 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard