Published Date: 2025-07-24 00:00:00 Author: By Washington Onyango Source: The Standard
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Published Date: 2025-07-23 20:55:00 Author: By Edwin Nyarangi Source: The Standard
A worker puts the final touches on Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, on January 12, 2025, ahead of CHAN 2024.…
Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo is the first transgender athlete to compete at the 2024 Paralympics. [Courtesy]Â American transgender women will…
American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women’s events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent…
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy said it was the right move to withdraw from pre-African Nations Championship (CHAN) football friendlies in…
Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche (left) in Zurich for FIFA’s Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Program [Mildred Cheche, X] Junior Starlets…
Privileged to be selected and be part of the FIFA Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Program in Zurich, Switzerland that plays…
Just when we thought the mood was set and the country ready to host a wonderful 2024 CHAN, recent theatrics…
The men’s national football team, Harambee Stars, after bthey landed in Arusha, Tanzania for the Four Nations tournament [FKF] The…
From left: Edwin Waita Chairman Mwamba Rugby, Victor Sudi Chairman of Quins, Nekesa Were General Secretary Kenya Harlequins rugby club,…
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) will use the six-legged SportPesa National Rugby 7s Circuit to select the men’s and womens national…
Reynolds Cheruiyot (2nd Left) wins the men’s 1500m finals ahead of Timothy Cheruiyot (Right) and Brian Komen during Trials for…
Published Date: 2025-07-23 14:58:25 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard
Stadiums set to host the (AFCON) in June and July 2027 are expected to be ready between December 2025 and…
Defending champions KDF are keen to close the gap between them and former champions Kenya Police in the fight to…
KDF’s Anthony Mutua and Francis Kimanzi (left) of Dallas fight for the Kenya Open Boxing Championship title at Green Park,…
Kenya has two international assignments in the next two months. Published Date: 2025-07-23 12:12:57 Author: By Ben Ahenda Source: The…
Harambee Stars defender Aboud Omar in a training. [FKF Media] Kenya’s Harambee Stars returned home by road yesterday after abruptly…
Published Date: 2025-07-23 09:13:00 Author: By Washington Onyango Source: The Standard
From left: Beatrice Chebet , Agnes Ngetich and Janeth Chepngetich celebrate winning 10, 000m race at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi…
Published Date: 2025-07-23 07:11:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard
Mbakalu Girls rugby players in action against Kinale Gilrs players. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Central Region girls’ rugby 7s champions Kinale…
Central Region girls rugby 7s champions Kinale Girls High School will settle for nothing less than the national gong. Published…
After a dull 2024 that abruptly ended their national reign at the regional level, former boys volleyball champions Ruthimitu Mixed…
Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary school volleyball players Emmanuel Kipkurui (left) in a training session against Duncan Kipruto (centre) and Brian Kennedy.…
 Cameroon international winger Bryan Mbeumo in past action. [AFP] Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano…
Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps at the “biggest club in the world”…
From left: Beatrice Chebet , Agnes Ngetich and Janeth Chepngetich celebrate winning 10, 000m race at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi…
Published Date: 2025-07-22 18:12:44 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard
Published Date: 2025-07-22 17:00:20 Author: By Mike Kihaki Source: The Standard
Sports CS Salim Mvurya, FKF president Hussein Mohamed and other officials with Harambee Stars players during the unveiling of 2024 CHAN team on…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya, FKF president Hussein Mohamed and other officials with Harambee Stars players during the unveiling of 2024 CHAN team on…
Asati is a scrum half for both Kenya Simbas and Kenya Sevens.The KCB star seeks more success with Shujaa. Published…
KCB’s Samuel Asati and Geoffrey Ominde of Mengai Oilers during the Kenya Cup Semi Finals match at KCB Sports Club…
Harambee Stars’ Anthony Akumu react against Gabon in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at The Nyayo National stadium,…
FKF deemed conditions in Tanzania unsuitable for effective preparation and team performance. Published Date: 2025-07-22 00:00:00 Author: By Washington Onyango…
The final rounds of inspections concluded last week at the Mandela International Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Published Date: 2025-07-22 00:00:00…
Published Date: 2025-07-21 17:05:20 Author: By Ochieng Oyugi Source: The Standard
The new office of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya after elections held in Nairobi on Monday, July 21, 2025.…
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) won the second leg of the National Boxing League with a total of 21 points. Published…
Caleb Wandera [red] of Nakuru County and Vincent Alice of Kenya Police in action during Mombasa County in Conjunction with…
Athletes will be chasing dreams of representing Kenya at 2025 Tokyo World Championships during the national trials at Ulinzi Sports…
Kenya’s Mary Moraa reacts after competing in 800m semi-final. [AFP] The stakes are high as the country’s charges line up…
The 12th edition of the Kabete Open, renowned as one of the toughest championships in the Kenya amateur golf scene,…
2025 Kabete Open winner Pranay Kapur at Vet Lab Sports Club, July 20, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The 12th edition…
Harambee Stars’ head Coach Benni McCarthy (right) with members of technical bench when they played against Gabon in their 2026 FIFA…
Harambee Stars have officially withdrawn from the upcoming CECAFA Four Nations Tournament scheduled in Tanzania. Published Date: 2025-07-21 11:36:10 Author:…
Published Date: 2025-07-21 11:34:52 Author: By Mike Kihaki Source: The Standard
Daniel Wanyonyi of Kenya in action in a past fight. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It will take something special to knock out former…
It will take something special to knockout former African Boxing Union light heavyweight title holder Daniel Wanyonyi from the national super middleweight…
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women’s 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic…
Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Beatrice Chebet and Mary Moraa among big shots invited for the action set to be staged…
Published Date: 2025-07-21 10:29:18 Author: By Mike Kihaki Source: The Standard
24:7’s Mbu Ngugi dribbling ball against Tusker Malt during Chairman’s Cup tournament at Nairobi Polo Club. Jan 28, 2023. [Jonah…
First Capital were on the verge of winning the Horsemans Cup after overcoming Kenya Nut Black 3.5-3 in a close…
DFG Wolverines and NCBA Wazalendo Pearls on Saturday won their respective Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Womens Super League matches. Published…
Lakers Ann Isabwa (right) and Wolverines Juliet Otieno (left) fight for the ball during a match between Lakers and DFG…
Veteran American coach Harrison Baxter takes young players through NFL Flag paces in the Youth Development Camp at the University…
Over 100 upcoming American Football players and 20 coaches are attending a first-ever three-day Youth Development Camp at the University…
Published Date: 2025-07-19 13:20:00 Author: By Washington Onyango Source: The Standard
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during a training session at Kasarani Stadium Annex on July 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego,…
Defending champions KDF and leaders Kenya Police were in a cutthroat competition on the second day of the second leg…
 KDF’s Victor Odhiambo (left) and Hassan Wanende of Busia County in a past action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kenya…
Harambee Starlets duo Diana Wacera and Violet Nanjala after Kenya’s 4-0 win over Uganda in Tanzania. [Harambee Starlets, X] Harambee…
According to the organiser, Nana Owiti, the tournament, themed Slay the Game, Silence the Violence, aims to fight against Sexual…
Tom Ragen (left) of NBK Phoenix challenges Lennox Wanje of KPA during their Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo…
KBF regular season ends next week with the top eight sides advancing to the play-offs. Published Date: 2025-07-19 08:48:00 Author:…
Published Date: 2025-07-19 08:17:00 Author: By Ochieng Oyugi Source: The Standard
Kenya’s Daniel Wanyonyi (right) fights Kaminja Ramadhan of Tanzania in a past bout. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Former African Boxing Union…
The milestone was marked with final exhibition games for boys and girls ages 16 and under at the Kenya Academy…
Alicia Kenda of Unity School and Korogocho School’s Emma Awuor in action on July 18, 2025. [Courtesy] NBA Africa and…
Mbu Ngugi (left) and Kimoi Moi  in past action at Nairobi Polo Club. Jan 28, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Resurgent…
Resurgent Mbu Ngugi scored two crucial goals that ensured Kenya Nut Black picked up a 5-4 win over Samurai in…
Kenyas McDonald Mariga, Uganda Hassan Wasswa, and Mrisho Ngasa of Tanzania during the Draw for the of the TotalEnergies CAF…
CAF has unveiled the official list of referees, assistant referees, and Video Match Officials selected for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF…
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65…
 Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo in past action. [AFP] Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from…
Rongai-based Rift Valley Sports Academy (RVSA) will on Sunday be seeking promotion to the FKF Division One League as they…
Rongai-based Rift Valley Sports Academy (RVSA) will on Sunday be seeking promotion to the FKF Division One League as they…
RVSA midfielder Benard Amunabi in action in a previous match. He will be relied upon on Sunday when his side…
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich in the women’s race of the 2020 London Marathon on October 4, 2020. [Ian Walton, AFP] Ruth…
Chepngetich finished the Chicago Marathon in two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. Published Date: 2025-07-17 18:58:37 Author: By AFP…
Harambee Stars players David Sakwa (down) tackle Aboud Omar during a training session at Kasarani Stadium Annex as the team…
Published Date: 2025-07-17 16:35:19 Author: By Ochieng Oyugi Source: The Standard
Despite his age, Yamal has made over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 25 goals, and winning two La Liga…
Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal attends the presentation of his new #10 jersey at the Camp Nou stadium’s shop on…
The 2024 Kabete Open defending champion Adel Balala in past action at Limuru Country Club, July 6, 2025. [Mose Sammy,…
Precision meets passion this Friday as the 12th Kabete Open begins, featuring a stellar assembly of 90 amateur golfers from…
The journey starting during the Covid-19 pandemic to competing internationally is inspiring others. Published Date: 2025-07-17 00:00:00 Author: By Maarufu…
Rafters navigating through the waters of River Sagana during competition trials at the rapid camp in Sagana on Tuesday, 15/07/2025.…
Lady golfer Scola Onsongo from Machakos Golf Club. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Scola Onsongo is proving to emerge as one of…
IEBC returning officer Amos Silai hands a certificate to newly elected AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani at Kasarani Stadium on…
Published Date: 2025-07-17 00:00:00 Author: By Kenyatta Otieno Source: The Standard
The competition starts today and runs until Sunday. Trials for the event were held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Published Date:…
Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar…
Uno-X Mobility team’s Norwegian rider Jonas Abrahamsen cycles to the finish line to win the 11th stage of the 112th…
Published Date: 2025-07-16 19:23:22 Author: By Rodgers Eshitemi Source: The Standard
Sports CS Salim Mvurya and Defence CS Soipan Tuya during the handing over of Nyayo Stadium to CHAN LOC on…
Kenya U20 midfielder Aldrine Kibet is now a Celta Vigo player [Canteira Celeste] LaLiga side Celta Vigo have confirmed the…