- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 29 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Kenya have announced the launch of its “Revvvisha na KCB” campaign, a nationwide initiative to promote financial empowerment and encourage positive savings behaviour among Kenyans. The campaign, running from December 27 to April next year,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, December 29 – Former national women’s volleyball team player Janet Wanja will be laid to rest on January 3 (next Friday) at the Lang’ata Cemetery. According to a tentative burial programme released by the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), the interment will be preceded by a funeral…
- KAKAMEGA, Kenya – Dec 29 – Soy United edged out home side Samitsi FC 1-0 in a closely contested duel to be crowned champions of the sixth edition of the Karamoja Super Cup hosted in Kakamega County. In the corresponding women’s category, Kimangeti Queens beat Lwandeti Iron Ladies 2-0 to lift the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 29 – Harambee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi has his eyes set on next year’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), as he assembled a team to prepare for the invitational Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, scheduled for January 3-13. The Mapinduzi Cup, originally schemed to involve clubs…
- KILIFI, Kenya, Dec 28 – Defending champions Blue Blue have booked a slot in the final of the Esse Akida Foundation tournament, after edging out favorites Ubuntu 4-2 on post-match penalties following a 0-0 draw in regulation time. Ubuntu, who won the mixed version of the seven-a-side inaugural…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 28- More tributes are continuing to pour in for the late Janet Wanja with former President Uhuru Kenyatta describing the volleyball legend as a trailblazer in Kenyan sports who inspired countless young athletes through her exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership on and off…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, December 28 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is likely to be out for “more than two months” after having surgery on his injured hamstring. The winger, 23, went off in the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on 21 December and left…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 28 – Kai Havertz netted the lone goal as Arsenal edged out Ipswich Town 1-0 on Friday to move up second on the English Premier League table. The victory saw Arsenal close on leaders Liverpool to six points while leap-frogging London rivals Chelsea who occupy third spot…
- KILIFI, Kenya, Dec 27 – Defending champions Blue Blue have progressed to the semi-final of the Esse Akida Foundation Tournament after edging out Jupiter Youth 3-1 on post-match penalties in a tough quarter final duel played in Mkoroshoni, Kilifi County on Friday. Blue Blue won the first edition of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The WRC Safari Rally aims to expand its motorsport culture across East Africa by providing a high-profile event that will whip up the enthusiasm and participation at all levels of the sport. Event Director Norris Ongalo while making the announcement noted that the move is…
- KAKAMEGA, Kenya, Dec 27 – The sixth edition of the Karamoja Super Cup is set to culminate this weekend at the Samitsi Grounds, Kakamega, with home-team Samitsi FC taking on FKF Division One side Soy United in the men’s category, with Kimangeti Queens and Iron Ladies doing battle in the women’s…
- LOS ANGELES, USA, Dec 27 – The Portland Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson scored the game-winning basket with 0.1 seconds remaining in one of four last-gasp finishes in the NBA on Thursday. Henderson’s step-back jumper gave the Trail Blazers two points and sealed a 122-120 win against the Utah Jazz.…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 27 – Steve Smith continued his revival with a magnificent century as he and Australia’s bowlers put the hosts firmly on top against India after day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne. After ending a run of 26 Test innings without a ton in the third Test in Brisbane,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 27- President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of Kenya’s Volleyball icon Janet Wanja who passed away Friday morning after battle with gallbladder cancer. ALSO READ: Wanja’s Transition To A Third Dream Career A Surreal Experience At Paris Olympics Ruto…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The Kenya volleyball fraternity is morning the death of icon Janet Wanja who passed on Friday morning at home after being diagnosed with stage 4 gall bladder cancer. Wanja, a long time setter at the national women’s volleyball team, got ill after doing duties for Kenya at…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Manchester United’s set-piece curse struck again as Matheus Cunha became the second player in three games to score directly from a corner against them as Wolves defeated them to climb out of the bottom three. Ruben Amorim’s men were already up against it at at…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Substitute Rodrigo Muniz scored the winner late into six minutes of stoppage time as Fulham staged a magnificent late comeback to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea looked to be maintaining the pressure on Premier League pace-setters Liverpool as they defended…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and will delay the start of her 2025 season after feeling pain in her knee and shoulder. The former world number one, 33, received a wildcard from tournament organisers last week but said she felt discomfort…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Dec 26 – Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved by Jordan Pickford as Manchester City’s crisis continued with a laboured Premier League draw against Everton at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side, once all-conquering, are in unfamiliar territory amid a…
- LOS Angeles, USA, Dec 26 – LeBron James claimed a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in San Francisco. The success, clinched by Austin Reaves’ lay-up with one second to go, saw the 39-year-old become the NBA’s all-time leader in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 26 – Nine months is not a long time for a rally driver to fine-tune a new race car in the run up to a gigantic rally-sport event. But Kenya National Champion Jamseet Chana aka “Icemen” believes he has ample time to overcome his teething problems well in time for the 2025 […]…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 25 – The newly elected Football Kenya Federation (FKF) office has hired Francis Kimanzi as the Harambee Stars head coach on an interim, to lead Kenya’s squad for the Mapinduzi Cup in Dar es Salaam from January 3-13. Kimanzi last coached the national team four years ago, after…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 26 – Nicholas Musonye, the chairman of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) Local Organizing Committee remains confident that the country will be ready in time for next year’s tournament. Contractors are racing against time to get the Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia ready, with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 26 – Nairobi City Stars’ Japanese striker Yuto Kusaba has laid his eyes on clinching the FKF Premier League golden boot someday, saying he has now accustomed himself to Kenyan football and feels he is good enough to battle for the top. Kusaba, who arrived in Kenya a year and a…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 24 – Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from his team’s 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee. Embiid was given a third foul against him by referee Jenna Schroeder when he charged Victor Wembanyama, knocking the Frenchman to…
- ELDORET, Kenya, Dec 24 – Menengai Oilers Academy left it late to clinch the BingwaFest Rift Valley Edition rugby title as they beat P61 RFC in sudden death at the Eldoret Sports Club to walk home with KES 1 million. Captain Eric Ogutu commanded his team to the last minute, with his late penalty…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 23 – The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2025 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) on Monday hit the ground running with an inspection of the Nyayo National Stadium. The LOC chaired by the Principal Secretary State Department of Sports Eng. Peter Tum held its inaugural…
- LOS Angeles, USA, Dec 23 – With the 77th edition of the NBA on Christmas Day coming up this Sunday, five games will be on the cards headlined by the crunch pitting defending champions Boston Celtics against Philadelphia 76ers. Here is the broadcast schedule and quick facts. NBA ON CHRISTMAS DAY –…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 23 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. The England attacker was forced off during Saturday’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches. Saka, 23, has scored nine goals and provided…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 23 – Julien Alfred had reached breaking point, but one question changed everything. “Are you ready to be Olympic champion?” her coach asked. The 23-year-old had been through so much. At 12, she had lost her father. At 14, she had left home, on the Caribbean island of St…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 22 – Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia climbed up to third on the log after edging out Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 in one of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League matches played Sunday. Gedeon Bendeka of the Democratic Republic of Congo scored the lone goal on the 24th…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 22 – Liverpool went four points clear at the top of the Premier League as they handed out a merciless thrashing to Tottenham Hotspur in front of their own fans. Arne Slot’s pacesetters were simply irresistible as every frailty in an injury-hit Spurs team was ruthlessly…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 22 – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca pointed to a lack of “clinical” finishing from his title-challenging side after they were held to a frustrating goalless draw at Everton, handing a major boost to Premier League leaders Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side face Tottenham later on…
- LOS Angeles, Dec 22 – Jayson Tatum matched a record set by Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as the Celtics earned a comfortable 123-98 win against Chicago Bulls on Saturday. The 26-year-old hit the third triple-double of his career, with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists as the defending NBA…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 22 – Manchester United were booed off as they suffered a three-goal home defeat by high-flying Bournemouth for the second year in a row as Ruben Amorim’s men lost for the third time in four Premier League games. United will celebrate Christmas in 13th position after…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 22 – Tyson Fury refused to accept he lost his rematch against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and claimed the judges gave his opponent a “Christmas gift”. All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in Usyk’s favour, handing the Ukrainian a second successive…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 22 – Defending champions Gor Mahia will look to keep pace with leaders as the last round of FKF Premier League matches this year are played on Sunday. K’Ogalo sit fifth in the table with 21 points, and victory will potentially hoist them into third place, if Bandari fail to get…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 21 – Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Arsenal put five past Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park to move to within three points of the top of the Premier League. It took the Brazil striker’s tally against the Eagles to five in a week, following his Carabao Cup quarter-final hat-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 21 – Shabana FC’s winning streak came to an end after going down 0-1 away to Mathare United on Saturday at the Dandora Stadium. Brian Ouru netted the lone goal to see Mathare climb up to 10th on the log with 19 points while Shabana dropped to seventh on 20 points. In […]
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- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Dec 21 – Manchester City are currently in relegation form and there is little sign of it ending. Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa left them joint bottom of the form table over the last eight games with just Southampton for company. Saints, at the foot of the Premier…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 21 – The winners of the just concluded Sakaja Super Cup second edition were on Saturday awarded following the culmination of the football tournament. Repeat champions Githurai All Stars (GAS) received to Ksh 3 million top prize as GAS custodian Ishmael ‘ Noddy’ Otieno went home…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 21 – Tyson Fury has the chance to claim revenge and the WBO, WBC and WBA heavyweight titles when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Usyk beat Fury on points to become the undisputed champion in May, the first in the four-belt era, but has dropped the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 21 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) will host a Combine in Rabat for a second consecutive year from Friday, January 10-12. The three-day scouting event, which will be held at the Ibn Yassine Omnisports Hall, will feature more than 30 aspiring players from Africa, Europe, the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 21 – Defending champions Githurai All Stars rallied from a goal down to pip Kawasaki 2-1 to retain the Sakaja Super Cup at Dandora Stadium on Friday. However in the women’s category, Shrink Park Starlets won via a disqualification of their rivals South C Queens for fielding…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 21 – Patrice Motsepe, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President has thrust a stamp of approval on Kenya successfully hosting next year’s delayed Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), despite fears that the country is lagging behind in the readiness of its facilities.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 21 – Nairobi City Thunder point guard David Etyang hopes to make the team’s Basketball Africa (BAL) roster ahead of their maiden bow at the prestigious continental tournament. Thunder made it to the final tournament after clinching a ticket at the Elite 16 round qualifiers…
- LOS Angeles, USA, Dec 20 – LeBron James broke the record for the most minutes played in NBA history as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings. The 39-year-old American surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar when he completed his 57,447th minute on court in the 113-100 victory on Friday.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 20 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe will meet with President William Ruto Friday morning, as he continues his inspection tour of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania ahead of next year’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). Motsepe arrived in the country…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 – The ongoing Kenya Academy of Sports Elite Camp in Nairobi is gathering momentum as players engaged in inter county warm-ups to gauge the game situation. Disciplines involved were football and basketball for both boys and girls hosted at the Agha Khan High School. So far,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 – The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Chief Executive Officer Sarah Shibutse has been sent on compulsory leave by the Board for procurement irregularities. In a statement copied to the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Principal Secretary Treasury and the Attorney General,…
