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Ameet Shah clinches February Mug of the Month title

Ameet Shah emerged as the February Mug of the Month champion after outclassing a field of over 50 golfers at the scenic Nyanza Golf Club, located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu.

Ameet Shah clinches February Mug of the Month title

Shujaa set for Hong Kong Sevens challenge

Shujaa set for Hong Kong Sevens challenge

Boost for NOC-K and Kenyan athletes after IOC-TCL partnership

Boost for NOC-K and Kenyan athletes after IOC-TCL partnership

Kenya Morans reflect on lessons after AfroBasket disappointment

Kenya Morans reflect on lessons after AfroBasket disappointment

Kenya Cup: KCB see off Menengai Oilers to move top

KCB RFC delivered a masterclass performance to secure a hard-fought 29-27 victory over Menengai Oilers in a pulsating encounter at the KCB Sports Club to move top of the standings.

Kenya Cup: KCB see off Menengai Oilers to move top

Shujaa drop to 11th place playoffs after fourth defeat at Vancouver Sevens

Kenya Sevens’ struggles at the Vancouver leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series continued on Sunday as they fell 19-14 to Uruguay in the ninth-place semifinal

Shujaa drop to 11th place playoffs after fourth defeat at Vancouver Sevens

Kenya Morans crash out of Afrobasket after losing to Angola

Morans' hopes of making it to the continental basketball premier showpiece died on Saturday when they lost their fifth game of the Group E qualifiers currently going on in Tunisia.

Kenya Morans crash out of Afrobasket after losing to Angola

Shame as Kenya Morans hand Tunisia walkover in AfroBasket qualifiers

Kenya Morans suffered an embarrassing setback after failing to show up for their opening match against Tunisia in the second round of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers.

Shame as Kenya Morans hand Tunisia walkover in AfroBasket qualifiers

KCB ready for Oilers test in Kenya Cup encounter

Eight-time Kenya Cup champions KCB RFC are gearing up for a crunch clash against nemesis Menengai Oilers at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.

KCB ready for Oilers test in Kenya Cup encounter

Kabras Sugar seek to solidify top spot against Nondies

Kenya Cup defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC will look to extend their dominance when they host Nondescripts at Kakamega Showground at 4 pm.

Kabras Sugar seek to solidify top spot against Nondies

Shujaa crash out of Vancouver Sevens

Kenya Sevens' struggles in the 2024 HSBC Vancouver Sevens continued as they suffered two consecutive defeats in Group A, effectively eliminating them from contention for the Cup quarterfinals.

Shujaa crash out of Vancouver Sevens

From football to rugby: Akengo's journey with South Coast Pirates

The former Kabras star hopes to kick Pirates to safety with two matches left. Rugby was never his first choice as he started playing football in Kangemi.

From football to rugby: Akengo's journey with South Coast Pirates

Aging like fine wine, senior golfers defy time on the fairways

How older players are outshining the young blood. Golf is proving as free medicine, socializing tool and happy place for seniors.

Aging like fine wine, senior golfers defy time on the fairways

Advantage to Police as defending champs Gor and Tusker fumble

Police move two points clear as race for the title begins. Gor shoot blanks against Tusker as Mathare United hold Shabana.

Advantage to Police as defending champs Gor and Tusker fumble

Kenya Cup: Unbeaten run at stake as Menengai Oilers host Impala Saracens

Kabras, Oilers and KCB are the only unbeaten sides after seven matches.

Kenya Cup: Unbeaten run at stake as Menengai Oilers host Impala Saracens

FKF-PL: Kakamega Homeboyz skin Simba wa Nairobi as Sharks winless run continues

Kariobangi Sharks are yet to win this year.

FKF-PL: Kakamega Homeboyz skin Simba wa Nairobi as Sharks winless run continues

FKF-PL: Relegation battle heats up as Talanta and Bidco continue fight for survival

Sixteenth-placed Talanta, sitting just above the relegation zone with 18 points, will have a tough task on Saturday when they visit Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club.

FKF-PL: Relegation battle heats up as Talanta and Bidco continue fight for survival

KCB drop points as Gor and Tusker face off in top-of-table clash

KCB’s push to challenge for the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League title suffered a serious setback Saturday after the bankers went down 2-0 to ten-man Sofapaka.

KCB drop points as Gor and Tusker face off in top-of-table clash

Vancouver 7s: Kabras duo Jackson Siketa and Jone Kubu earn Shujaa call up

Shujaa have been drawn in Group A against Argentina, France (the reigning Paris Olympics champions), and Great Britain.

Vancouver 7s: Kabras duo Jackson Siketa and Jone Kubu earn Shujaa call up

All set for Ruiru Sports Club senior golfers tour at Kakamega Sports Club

Kakamega Golf Club captain Ronald Omondi is looking forward to a great event and emphasized the importance of the ongoing exchange program.

All set for Ruiru Sports Club senior golfers tour at Kakamega Sports Club

FKF Premier League: Relegation threatened Nairobi City Stars seek redemption

Sharks face Posta Rangers in the other Friday fixture.

FKF Premier League: Relegation threatened Nairobi City Stars seek redemption

CAF Confederation Cup spot at stake as FKF Cup set to thrill fans

64 teams will face off in the 2025 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup.

CAF Confederation Cup spot at stake as FKF Cup set to thrill fans

Who will have the last laugh in league title race?

Four points separate the first and third team with 14 matches left.

Who will have the last laugh in league title race?

Western Captain's League grows as Kericho Golf Club lifts 2024-2025 trophy

Eldoret Golf Club joins league ahead of new season to kick off on March 1.

Western Captain's League grows as Kericho Golf Club lifts 2024-2025 trophy

Kisumu hosts universities' workshop on talent-based learning

Experts call for stronger talent-based learning at universities' forum.

Kisumu hosts universities' workshop on talent-based learning

Pabari triumphs at 2025 OM Law Golf tournament in Kisumu

The tournament, which attracted golfers from various clubs including Muthaiga, Kakamega, Airforce, Karen, Nanyuki, and Nandi.

Pabari triumphs at 2025 OM Law Golf tournament in Kisumu

KCB storms into Enterprise Cup semifinals with commanding win over Catholic Monks

KCB storms into Enterprise Cup semifinals with commanding win over Catholic Monks KCB will face off with Kabras Sugar in the semis.

KCB storms into Enterprise Cup semifinals with commanding win over Catholic Monks

FKF-PL: Tusker, Kenya Police face off in top-of-the-table showdown

FKF Premier League enters crucial phase as battle to avoid relegation and win the title take center stage.

FKF-PL: Tusker, Kenya Police face off in top-of-the-table showdown

Enterprise Cup: Kabras Sugar eye Quins scalp as knockout action heats up

KCB will face Monks while Oilers welcome Homeboyz in Nakuru.

Enterprise Cup: Kabras Sugar eye Quins scalp as knockout action heats up

Kisumu to host World Talent Federation Conference next year

The conference is expected to boost tourism and innovation.

Kisumu to host World Talent Federation Conference next year

Kenyan youths gain critical digital skills to tackle cybersecurity challenges

Government and private sector partner to equip youth with digital skills.

Kenyan youths gain critical digital skills to tackle cybersecurity challenges

Harambee Starlet name squad for 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Kenya will face Tunisia in a two-legged 2026 WAFCON qualifiers later this month.

Harambee Starlet name squad for 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Kenya Cup: Who will finish top between Kabras Sugar, KCB and Oilers?

Kenya Cup final will be hosted by the team at the top after the regular season.

Kenya Cup: Who will finish top between Kabras Sugar, KCB and Oilers?

FKF-PL: Kenya Police and Tusker drop points

AFC Leopards claw City Stars to move in top four.

FKF-PL: Kenya Police and Tusker drop points

Women's group in Nyakach unveils sustainable economic plan to fight poverty

Jiwo Mwanadada leads Nyakach women in GBV awareness campaign

Women's group in Nyakach unveils sustainable economic plan to fight poverty

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia appoint Croatian tactician Micah new head coach

Micah will be deputized by Zico and Nam.

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia appoint Croatian tactician Micah new head coach

Odhiambo and Kourtney shine at Kings and Queens Academy Chess tournament

The fight for podium finishes was equally competitive, with Mike Terry and Kael Peace securing second and third positions in the boys' category.

Odhiambo and Kourtney shine at Kings and Queens Academy Chess tournament

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia seek redemption against Posta Rangers

Nairobi City Stars and AFC Leopards will face off in another tense fixture.

FKF-PL: Gor Mahia seek redemption against Posta Rangers

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers out to extend perfect run

Leaders Kabras Sugar will entertain Blak Blad in Kakamega as Quins play KCB.

Kenya Cup: Menengai Oilers out to extend perfect run

Kenya Cup: Free scoring Kabras Sugar school Kenyatta University how to play rugby

Kabras humble Blak Blad 62-6.

Kenya Cup: Free scoring Kabras Sugar school Kenyatta University how to play rugby

Kenya Cup: Omollo stars as KCB edge Quins to maintain unbeaten run

The bankers saw off Quins 38-16 at the Den.

Kenya Cup: Omollo stars as KCB edge Quins to maintain unbeaten run

FKF-PL: Omija strikes as Gor Mahia bounce back with win over Posta Rangers

Homeboyz stun Mara Sugar to stretch unbeaten run to nine matches.

FKF-PL: Omija strikes as Gor Mahia bounce back with win over Posta Rangers

Juniors set for battle at Kings and Queens Academy chess tournament

Kings and Queens Academy has established itself as a powerhouse in Kisumu’s chess scene.

Juniors set for battle at Kings and Queens Academy chess tournament

FKF Premier League top scorer Ogam crowned LGSJAK Player of the Month

Ogam leads the Golden Boot race with 15 goals.

FKF Premier League top scorer Ogam crowned LGSJAK Player of the Month

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