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Harambee Stars out to face Chad as Bajaber withdraws from team

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy named his final squad for the two friendlies against Chad set to be played in Marrakech, Morocco come June on 7th and 10th.

Harambee Stars out to face Chad as Bajaber withdraws from team

Kenya Simbas hold South Western Districts Eagles in South Africa

Kenya Simbas hold South Western Districts Eagles in South Africa

Harambee Starlets upbeat ahead of Morocco duel in Tangier

Harambee Starlets upbeat ahead of Morocco duel in Tangier

Zico: With the Premier League gone, Gor must win the FKF Cup

Zico: With the Premier League gone, Gor must win the FKF Cup

Martin Njoroge crowned Nairobi Open Chess champion

Martin Njoroge is the new Nairobi County Open Chess Championship master.

Martin Njoroge crowned Nairobi Open Chess champion

School games: Kisumu Day ready to retain Kisumu County football title

Kisumu Day High School believe they are better compared to last year as the team prepares to retain its Kisumu County football title this month.

School games: Kisumu Day ready to retain Kisumu County football title

Patel crowned Nyanza Mug of the Month champ

The event, one of the club’s monthly tournaments, continues to attract golfers from across the region including Kakamega, Eldoret, Kericho, Kisii, Eldoret among others.

Patel crowned Nyanza Mug of the Month champ

Mashemeji Derby: Gor Mahia title hopes fade away after draw with AFC Leopards

Mashemeji Derby ends in a 1 - 1 draw at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay; Austine Odhiambo scores for Gor Mahia, Brian Wanyama for AFC Leopards.

Mashemeji Derby: Gor Mahia title hopes fade away after draw with AFC Leopards

Madaraka Day: Ruto tells Kenyans to dream big as Hustler Fund and NYOTA lift youth

President William Ruto on Sunday told Kenyans that the Hustler Fund has so far helped over 25 million people, with Sh70 billion disbursed in loans and Sh4.5 billion saved.

Madaraka Day: Ruto tells Kenyans to dream big as Hustler Fund and NYOTA lift youth

Slovenian President hails Kenya's role in African unity

Musar also addressed global issues affecting smaller nations like Slovenia and Kenya.

Slovenian President hails Kenya's role in African unity

President Ruto brings back Kazi Mtaani to give hope and jobs to youth

President William Ruto has announced the return of the popular youth program Kazi Mtaani, bringing smiles and hope to many young Kenyans.

President Ruto brings back Kazi Mtaani to give hope and jobs to youth

Harambee Stars captain Olunga leaves Qatar a champion and top scorer

Michael Olunga has officially confirmed his departure from Qatari side Al Duhail SC, ending a successful four-and-a-half-year spell with the club.

Harambee Stars captain Olunga leaves Qatar a champion and top scorer

KRU chair Mutai resigns amid board wrangles

Sasha Mutai has stepped down as the chairman of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU).

KRU chair Mutai resigns amid board wrangles

Fifa backs Kenya's cerebral palsy football dream

There is hope for players with disabilities in Kenya after the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of Kenya (CPSFK) received support from world football governing body, Fifa.

Fifa backs Kenya's cerebral palsy football dream

Lionesses and Simbas ready to hunt at Rugby Africa Cup

Simbas head to South Africa for World Cup qualifiers preps. Three debutants headline the Lionesses squad for Rugby Africa Cup.

Lionesses and Simbas ready to hunt at Rugby Africa Cup

Does Harambee Stars still need Wanyama?

Kenya will play Chad in upcoming international friendlies in June. Wanyama’s return to the national team has generated mixed reactions.

Does Harambee Stars still need Wanyama?

Mwanja appointed new KCB RFC coach ahead of National Sevens Circuit

KCB Rugby has appointed Denis Mwanja as interim head coach, replacing replacing Oliver Mang’eni in a round of changes to the technical bench.

Mwanja appointed new KCB RFC coach ahead of National Sevens Circuit

School Games: St Mary's Yala upbeat ahead of Siaya County Term Two games

St Mary’s School Yala is a school on a mission.

School Games: St Mary's Yala upbeat ahead of Siaya County Term Two games

Wanyama returns after four years as Harambee Stars begin CHAN preparations

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama to the national team ahead of the upcoming international friendlies

Wanyama returns after four years as Harambee Stars begin CHAN preparations

Indeche and Ovwamu to make Kenya Simbas debut in South Africa

Kabras Sugar’s Collins Indeche and Samuel Ovwamu of Menengai Oilers will make their senior international debuts with Kenya Simbas

Indeche and Ovwamu to make Kenya Simbas debut in South Africa

How Kenya Police Bullets fell rivals in FKF Women's Premier League

Kenya Police Bullets are once again the queens of women football in the country.

How Kenya Police Bullets fell rivals in FKF Women's Premier League

Simbas roar past United Arab Emirates

Kenya Simbas came from 14-0 down to thrash United Arab Emirates 54-24 in a friendly match held at the RFUEA Grounds.

Simbas roar past United Arab Emirates

Four coaches later, Gor Mahia can't find footing in FKF Premier League title chase

Record Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia’s fall from grace in the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League has taken a sharp turn...

Four coaches later, Gor Mahia can't find footing in FKF Premier League title chase

Cane farmers back sugar mill leasing as Kisumu leaders oppose plan

Farmers in the Nyando sugar belt of Kisumu County have criticised local leaders for opposing the leasing of state-owned sugar mills, calling their stance harmful to the future of the industry.

Cane farmers back sugar mill leasing as Kisumu leaders oppose plan

Thumbs up, Kenya Police are almost there

Defending champions Gor and Tusker fumble in race to challenge for the title. Police are one win away from lifting their maiden championship gong.

Thumbs up, Kenya Police are almost there

Kenya Police open six-point lead in title race

Kenya Police inched closer towards a maiden FKF Premier League title after seeing off FC Talanta 1-0 in a crucial match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, which hosted a double header.

Kenya Police open six-point lead in title race

City Stars, Bidco United and Mara Sugar take relegation fight to the wire

Bidco United, Nairobi City Stars and Murang’a Seal fight to avoid relegation will go down to the wire as two games remain until the end of the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League season.

City Stars, Bidco United and Mara Sugar take relegation fight to the wire

KCB extends Chess Premier League perfect run in Kisumu

Eight-time Kenya Chess Premier League champions KCB Chess Club resumed its league fixtures on a high with a commanding display

KCB extends Chess Premier League perfect run in Kisumu

Koyonzo crowned Scrummage Katch 7s champions in Kakamega

Koyonzo Secondary School reaffirmed their dominance in school rugby sevens after being crowned champions of the 2025 Scrummage Katch Sevens Boys tournament

Koyonzo crowned Scrummage Katch 7s champions in Kakamega

All eyes on Police, Tusker and Gor Mahia as FKF PL title race hots up

Defending champions Gor Mahia, Tusker and leaders Kenya Police will all be seeking redemption after rather unexpected midweek results

All eyes on Police, Tusker and Gor Mahia as FKF PL title race hots up

Homeboyz slows down Kenya Police title charge in Mumias

Leaders Kenya Police have handed defending champions Gor Mahia the advantage to overtake them in the race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League title

Homeboyz slows down Kenya Police title charge in Mumias

Talanta stun Tusker to move out of the relegation zone

FC Talanta today moved out of the relegation zone after stunning title hopefuls Tusker 2-0 in a midweek FKF Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium.

Talanta stun Tusker to move out of the relegation zone

Advantage Gor Mahia as Police and Tusker drop points

Talanta bottle Tusker's title hopes as Kakamega Homeboyz disarm leaders Police.

Advantage Gor Mahia as Police and Tusker drop points

It's fight for survival as three teams seek to hang on in FKF-PL

City Stars believe they can stay afloat as relegation battles goes down to the wire. Police lead charge for the title as Tusker and Gor refuse to give up.

It's fight for survival as three teams seek to hang on in FKF-PL

Ulinzi Starlets handed a lifeline in battle for the title against Bullets

The race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Women’s Premier League took a different plot when Ulinzi Starlets slowed down Kenya Police Bullets coronation.

Ulinzi Starlets handed a lifeline in battle for the title against Bullets

Cheruiyot's tees off to victory at Nyanza Golf Club

Amos Cheruiyot beat a field of over 50 golfers to win the First Assurance Golf tournament held at Nyanza Golf Club over the weekend.

Cheruiyot's tees off to victory at Nyanza Golf Club

Police lead title charge as City Stars revives relegation battle

The battle to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League and that of avoiding being relegated to the National Super League is expected to go down to the wire.

Police lead title charge as City Stars revives relegation battle

Crunch time in FKF PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Kenya Police face Homeboyz test as Tusker, Gor Mahia keep title chase alive. Relegation fight heats up as Murang’a Seal, City Stars in must-win midweek duels.

Crunch time in FKF PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Crunch time in FKF-PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Kenya Police face Homeboyz test as Tusker, Gor Mahia keep title chase alive.

Crunch time in FKF-PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

Why youngster Athena has bright future

Despite being only nine years old, what the Kenyan-Greek swimming sensation from Braeburn Garden Estate School has achieved is beyond her age.

Why youngster Athena has bright future

Kenya Police look to maintain top spot as Shabana seek redemption

The race to win the FKF Premier League title resumes today with leaders Kenya Police looking to maintain their top spot when they travel to face Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club.

Kenya Police look to maintain top spot as Shabana seek redemption

Golfers ready to tee off at Nyanza Club for Kisumu tourney

Anticipation is building ahead of the First Assurance Golf Tournament set to tee off at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on Saturday.

Golfers ready to tee off at Nyanza Club for Kisumu tourney

Boost for Kisumu's growing financial power as First Assurance opens new branch

First Assurance marks 95 years with new Kisumu branch in city centre push.

Boost for Kisumu's growing financial power as First Assurance opens new branch

Rising Stars exit CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations with heads held high

Kenya are out of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Rising Stars exit CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations with heads held high

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