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KCB Bank seek to open winning account against Kenya Prisons
KVF league Kenya Pipeline launch their title defence against Kenya Army at Nyayo Stadium. Newcomers A Plus and Kenyatta University will also be in action as first leg serves off today.
By 4 days ago
KCB Bank seek to open winning account against Kenya Prisons
KPA face acid test against champions Ferroviario
After two successive victories and a place in the last eight, KPA face a daunting task when they play reigning champions Ferroviario de Maputo in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa.
By 6 days ago
KPA face acid test against champions Ferroviario
KPA cash in at Nigeria's FirstBank to storm quarters in WBLA games
Johnson recovered from Game One setback to stage a brilliant show.
By 7 days ago
KPA cash in at Nigeria's FirstBank to storm quarters in WBLA games
KPA now plot to raid Nigeria's FirstBank in WBLA title chase
A win against the Nigerian giants will see them book a quarter-final slot with one match at hand.
By 8 days ago
KPA now plot to raid Nigeria's FirstBank in WBLA title chase
Kenya Police Bullets face off with Ulinzi Starlets
Reigning FKF Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets will lock horns with Ulinzi Starlets on Saturday at Police Sacco Stadium.
By 9 days ago
Kenya Police Bullets face off with Ulinzi Starlets
Kenyan juniors step up Africa Youth games preparations
Kenya will hunt gold in 17 disciplines among them athletics, volleyball, swimming and combat sports. 
By 10 days ago
Kenyan juniors step up Africa Youth games preparations
Will KPA dock at the Mombasa Port with WBLA gold?
The dockers bank on Kabalan’s pedigree to bag the elusive women’s Africa title. 
By 10 days ago
Will KPA dock at the Mombasa Port with WBLA gold?
Thunder revolution: How city club is shaping the future of Kenyan basketball
The club seeks to transform the entire basketball ecosystem and pull every club up with them. 
By 12 days ago
Thunder revolution: How city club is shaping the future of Kenyan basketball
Odemba sounds war cry as her battalion prepares for African Cup of Nations duty
Kenya is the second-last lowest ranked nation in the 16-team Wafcon lineup.
By 13 days ago
Odemba sounds war cry as her battalion prepares for African Cup of Nations duty
Battle for men's league title now turned into tight two-horse battle
The battle for the 2025 Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League title is down to a two-horse race.
By 13 days ago
Battle for men's league title now turned into tight two-horse battle
Starlets keen on revenge as they face hosts Algeria
Starlets will be out to return the favour to Algeria who beat them 2-1 in the first of the two international friendly matches on Wednesday.
By 15 days ago
Starlets keen on revenge as they face hosts Algeria
USIU-A pile more misery on struggling Strathmore Gladiators
Brian Ogenche had a successful day out bagging a brace for Mashujaa, who are determined to bag this season’s gong.
By 15 days ago
USIU-A pile more misery on struggling Strathmore Gladiators
Gladiators face USIU-A in fight to avoid the chop
Former Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League champions Strathmore University Gladiators will intensify their fight against relegation.
By 16 days ago
Gladiators face USIU-A in fight to avoid the chop
Thunder promise to roar louder as they take second shot at BAL
Club president Rasmussen confident they will get it right as they return to BAL. The 2026 BAL season will begin in March with the three conferences.
By 16 days ago
Thunder promise to roar louder as they take second shot at BAL
It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps
Defender Ingosi says all is not lost because it’s a learning moment.
By 17 days ago
It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do open returns
Preparations for the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship are in top gear.
By 18 days ago
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do open returns
Harambee Starlets take on Algeria in friendly match
Starlets will return to the continental stage after many years in the cold having made their debut and only appearance in 2016.
By 19 days ago
Harambee Starlets take on Algeria in friendly match
Thunder strikes rivals in BAL ticket battle
National league champions will be out to improve on last season’s performance.
By 20 days ago
Thunder strikes rivals in BAL ticket battle
History makers Thunder one match away from second BAL appearance
Nairobi City Thunder are 40 minutes away from securing their second straight Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance.
By 23 days ago
History makers Thunder one match away from second BAL appearance
Thunder tackle Johannesburg Giants in BAL Elite 16 battle
Win against the South Africans will see the Kenyans top the pool. Dar City and Ferroviario are favourites to advance in Group B.
By 25 days ago
Thunder tackle Johannesburg Giants in BAL Elite 16 battle
Thunder tip off 2026 BAL against Uganda's Namuwongo Blazers
Kenyan champions secured direct qualification to the Elite 16 thanks to impressive show last year.
By 27 days ago
Thunder tip off 2026 BAL against Uganda's Namuwongo Blazers
Kenyan clubs forced to regroup as they fail to shine at home once again
Missing titles on home soil a pointer to declining standards of basketball.
By 28 days ago
Kenyan clubs forced to regroup as they fail to shine at home once again
KPA see off Les Hippos to book WBLA final ticket
The dockers secured their return to the continental championship as the last team from Group D qualifiers.
By 29 days ago
KPA see off Les Hippos to book WBLA final ticket
Why LA28 Games will be the toughest for Kenyan athletes
Marathon legend Kipchoge challenges NOC-K to prepare the team well. National body committed to ensure that athletes whether male or female get equal opportunities.
By 1 month ago
Why LA28 Games will be the toughest for Kenyan athletes
Lofty goals as NOC-K set in motion Kenya's journey to LA2028
The national Olympic body is keen to increase the number of team sports and athletes at the 2028 Games. Kenya will integrate science, technology, and high-performance approaches in sports.
By 1 month ago
Lofty goals as NOC-K set in motion Kenya's journey to LA2028
FKF keen to see Harambee Starlets qualify for the 2028 Olympics
Women football has been on a steady rise in the country with the national teams excelling in different competitions.
By 29 days ago
FKF keen to see Harambee Starlets qualify for the 2028 Olympics
Kenya ready to host World Under-21 Taekwondo championships
It’s all systems go as the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) welcomes the world to the World Under-21 Taekwondo championships to be held in Nairobi later in the year.
By 1 month ago
Kenya ready to host World Under-21 Taekwondo championships
Hit Squad to start training after next week's Kisumu leg
The final leg will be held at Ofafa Memorial Hall from Thursday to Saturday, an official has confirmed.
By 1 month ago
Hit Squad to start training after next week's Kisumu leg
KPA are one match away from sealing WBLA slot
A win for dockers in today’s semi-final match seal see them make return to continental stage.Zetech Sparks dismiss Tanzania’s Don Boscore 84-62 to register their Zone Five victory.
By 1 month ago
KPA are one match away from sealing WBLA slot
Kenyan federations urged to embrace science ahead of Los Angeles 2028
CS Mvurya warns that there will be no government funding for noncompliant federations. Three-day NOC-K seminar involving federation presidents and secretaries ends on Friday.
By 1 month ago
Kenyan federations urged to embrace science ahead of Los Angeles 2028
Legendary Wakihuri and Komen highlight Windsor Mini Marathon
Athletics legends Douglas Wakihuri, Daniel Komen and George Kariuki will highlight this Saturday’s Windsor Mini Marathon to be held at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.
By 1 month ago
Legendary Wakihuri and Komen highlight Windsor Mini Marathon
Will KPA pass past favourites Rwanda's APR in crunch duel?
The two sides are Group A favourites likely to advance to tomorrow’s semi-finals.
By 1 month ago
Will KPA pass past favourites Rwanda's APR in crunch duel?
Inexperience haunts Zetech as they fall to star-studded REG
Beryl Adhiambo, who was the only double-digit scorer for the Kenyan side, led Sparks with 11 points.
By 1 month ago
Inexperience haunts Zetech as they fall to star-studded REG
Kenya Prisons lay down early marker as champs GSU fumble
Debutants Chema and Eldowas brilliant show they are ready for action in the top flight.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Prisons lay down early marker as champs GSU fumble
Little Fish rule the roost at Minnows gala
Little Fish topped the rankings with 72 and 63 medals cumulative in the boys and girls categories respectively.
By 1 month ago
Little Fish rule the roost at Minnows gala
Eldowas secure first top-flight KVF win after intense battle with KPA
Debutants Eldoret Water (Eldowas) secured their first-ever top-tier victory by edging Kenya Ports Authority 3-2 in a thrilling KVF Men’s National League clash at Kasarani Indoor Arena.
By 1 month ago
Eldowas secure first top-flight KVF win after intense battle with KPA
KPA, Zetech Sparks gear up for WBLA battle
The dockers are hoping to secure a ticket to the continental final, having missed last year’s championship. Zetech is keen to punch above their weight.
By 1 month ago
KPA, Zetech Sparks gear up for WBLA battle
Chema arrest AP Kenya as KPA, KDF make three wins on the trot
Champions GSU who lost the season opener to KAPU, chase first win against Trailblazers. Six matches on the cards on the last day of the first leg of the season.
By 1 month ago
Chema arrest AP Kenya as KPA, KDF make three wins on the trot
KAPU shock defending champions GSU in season opener
Debutants Eldowas give AP Kenya a run for their money in a five-set thriller. KPA will today clash with Equity Bank as NYS entertain newbies Chema.
By 1 month ago
KAPU shock defending champions GSU in season opener
Battle for KVF men's National League title serves off today
Newly promoted Eldowas face AP Kenya test as Chema await NYS.
By 1 month ago
Battle for KVF men's National League title serves off today
Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self
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CUE, DCI crack down on illegal universities
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