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Sports Featured image for Patrick Odongo saves the day as brave Shujaa register first 2024 Olympics win
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 22:49
Patrick Odongo saves the day as brave Shujaa register first 2024 Olympics win
Featured image for Patrick Odongo saves the day as brave Shujaa register first 2024 Olympics win

Kevin Wambua's men now have all to play on Saturday as they plan to end their campaign with victory over a stubborn Samoa side.


Sports Featured image for PARIS 2024: Kenya relegated to 9th-12th play-off following heavy loss against Samoa
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 16:35
PARIS 2024: Kenya relegated to 9th-12th play-off following heavy loss against Samoa
Featured image for PARIS 2024: Kenya relegated to 9th-12th play-off following heavy loss against Samoa

This now marks the third Olympics that Kenya Sevens have been eliminated at the Group Stages without winning a match.


Sports Featured image for Shujaa suffer second loss to cap a miserable first day at the Olympics
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 21:19
Shujaa suffer second loss to cap a miserable first day at the Olympics
Featured image for Shujaa suffer second loss to cap a miserable first day at the Olympics

Shujaa's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages now hinge on them managing a convincing win against Samoa on Thursday.


Sports Featured image for PARIS 2024: Young Shujaa falls short against Argentina in Olympic opener
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 18:07
PARIS 2024: Young Shujaa falls short against Argentina in Olympic opener
Featured image for PARIS 2024: Young Shujaa falls short against Argentina in Olympic opener

Shujaa, who have now played seven matches at the Olympic Games without a win at the Group Stages, face a short turnaround time before playing Australia at 8 p.m. at the Stade de France.


Sports Featured image for Kipchumba Murkomen nominated as CS for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 14:57
Kipchumba Murkomen nominated as CS for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports
Featured image for Kipchumba Murkomen nominated as CS for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports

Murkomen takes over from Ababu Namwamba who was shown the door alongside other Cabinet Secretaries


Sports Featured image for D-day for Shujaa as Rugby Sevens starts at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 12:15
D-day for Shujaa as Rugby Sevens starts at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Featured image for D-day for Shujaa as Rugby Sevens starts at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Shujaa open their Paris Olympics campaign today with matches against Argentina and Australia


Tour de France Featured image for Biniam Girmay's record-breaking performances at Tour de France bring financial windfall
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 11:23
Biniam Girmay's record-breaking performances at Tour de France bring financial windfall
Featured image for Biniam Girmay's record-breaking performances at Tour de France bring financial windfall

Eritrean star Biniam Girmay’s Green Jersey victory and his overall performance so far in the 2024 Tour de France have translated to substantial earnings.


Wilson Obungu Featured image for Inside the unconventional world of goalkeeping tricks
Sat 20 Jul, 2024 20:29
Inside the unconventional world of goalkeeping tricks
Featured image for Inside the unconventional world of goalkeeping tricks

Besides ensuring gloves have a tight grasp, goalkeepers also have to protect their fingers and wrists and they sometimes use unconventional means.


Sports Featured image for Kenya and Somalia stagnate in latest FIFA Rankings
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 13:20
Kenya and Somalia stagnate in latest FIFA Rankings
Featured image for Kenya and Somalia stagnate in latest FIFA Rankings

Despite victories in the COSAFA Cup, Kenya's Harambee Stars hold steady at 108th in FIFA's latest rankings as Djibouti and Somalia remain the region's lowest-ranked teams.


Tour de France Featured image for Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay hopeful of bouncing back after crashing in Stage 16 of Tour de France
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 13:04
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay hopeful of bouncing back after crashing in Stage 16 of Tour de France
Featured image for Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay hopeful of bouncing back after crashing in Stage 16 of Tour de France

Girmay has so far won three stages of the ongoing 2024 Tour de France


Sports Featured image for Gor Mahia fall to Al Hilal Omdurman to cap miserable CECAFA Kagame Cup
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 19:23
Gor Mahia fall to Al Hilal Omdurman to cap miserable CECAFA Kagame Cup
Featured image for Gor Mahia fall to Al Hilal Omdurman to cap miserable CECAFA Kagame Cup

The Kenyan champions exit CECAFA Kagame without a single win in three matches


Sports Featured image for Gor Mahia face Al Hilal in CECAFA dead rubber as Somalia's Dekedaha exits on a high
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 15:13
Gor Mahia face Al Hilal in CECAFA dead rubber as Somalia's Dekedaha exits on a high
Featured image for Gor Mahia face Al Hilal in CECAFA dead rubber as Somalia's Dekedaha exits on a high

Gor Mahia is yet to win a match in the ongoing CECAFA Kagame Cup and are desperate to exit on a high


Sports Featured image for English-Born Somali midfield dynamo Billal Nuur joins Bundesliga side
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 22:28
English-Born Somali midfield dynamo Billal Nuur joins Bundesliga side
Featured image for English-Born Somali midfield dynamo Billal Nuur joins Bundesliga side

The defensive midfielder joins the club from Swedish side GAIS


Sports Featured image for Sofapaka maintain top flight status with win over Naivas
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 19:11
Sofapaka maintain top flight status with win over Naivas
Featured image for Sofapaka maintain top flight status with win over Naivas

The 2024-25 FKF Premier League season is expected to kick-off on Saturday, August 24, 2024.


Sports Featured image for Gor Mahia, Police to host CAF games abroad after Nyayo and Kasarani are declared unfit
Sat 13 Jul, 2024 18:04
Gor Mahia, Police to host CAF games abroad after Nyayo and Kasarani are declared unfit
Featured image for Gor Mahia, Police to host CAF games abroad after Nyayo and Kasarani are declared unfit

Kenya's top clubs, Gor Mahia and Kenya Police, face the challenge of hosting their CAF Interclub competition matches abroad after CAF declared Kenya's premier sports facilities, Kasarani Stadium and N...


Sports Featured image for Somali clubs Dekedaha and Horseed discover CAF opponents
Fri 12 Jul, 2024 12:06
Somali clubs Dekedaha and Horseed discover CAF opponents
Featured image for Somali clubs Dekedaha and Horseed discover CAF opponents

Dekedaha and Horseed will feature in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively.


Sports Featured image for Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba reacts after dismissal from Cabinet
Fri 12 Jul, 2024 11:18
Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba reacts after dismissal from Cabinet
Featured image for Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba reacts after dismissal from Cabinet

Ababu Namwamba leaves a mixed legacy in the Sports docket as focus now shifts to his likely successor.


Tour de France Featured image for Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history yet again with Stage 12 victory at Tour de France
Thu 11 Jul, 2024 21:17
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history yet again with Stage 12 victory at Tour de France
Featured image for Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history yet again with Stage 12 victory at Tour de France

This is the third stage win by the Eritrean cyclist


Somalia Featured image for Promising Dutch-born Somali teenager Nuuradiin Mahamuud joins Feyenoord
Wed 10 Jul, 2024 08:23
Promising Dutch-born Somali teenager Nuuradiin Mahamuud joins Feyenoord
Featured image for Promising Dutch-born Somali teenager Nuuradiin Mahamuud joins Feyenoord

Nuuradiin Mahamuud was born in The Netherlands to Somali parents


State House Featured image for Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House
Tue 09 Jul, 2024 20:13
Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House
Featured image for Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House

The roadblocks had been in place since Thursday, June 27, 2024, following protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and calls for President Ruto’s resignation, with protesters declaring an intention to s...


Tour de France Featured image for Trailblazing Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay oozes confidence ahead of Stage 10 of Tour de France
Mon 08 Jul, 2024 18:54
Trailblazing Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay oozes confidence ahead of Stage 10 of Tour de France
Featured image for Trailblazing Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay oozes confidence ahead of Stage 10 of Tour de France

Girmay leads in the points classification for the green jersey with 224 points, enjoying a healthy 96-point lead over second-placed Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen of the Alpecin-Deceuinck team who h...


Sports Featured image for Faith Kipyegon shatters 1500m world record in spectacular Paris Diamond league victory
Sun 07 Jul, 2024 19:56
Faith Kipyegon shatters 1500m world record in spectacular Paris Diamond league victory
Featured image for Faith Kipyegon shatters 1500m world record in spectacular Paris Diamond league victory

Kipyegon was using Sunday's race in the Paris Diamond League as preparation for the upcoming Olympics


Sports Featured image for Eastleigh's Mustang Knights and Warriors gear up for a triumphant return
Sat 06 Jul, 2024 16:53
Eastleigh's Mustang Knights and Warriors gear up for a triumphant return
Featured image for Eastleigh's Mustang Knights and Warriors gear up for a triumphant return

Basketball in Eastleigh has come a long way, and as the Mustang Knights and Mustang Warriors prepare for their comeback, they will be raring to go with the urge to elevate the sport even higher in the...


Sports Featured image for How Kimathi Primary School uses karate to build discipline and character
Fri 05 Jul, 2024 16:29
How Kimathi Primary School uses karate to build discipline and character
Featured image for How Kimathi Primary School uses karate to build discipline and character

Whereas most of the sports practised in the school require the learners to colonise open spaces, one activity, karate classes, confines interested students to the four walls of a room dedicated for th...


Sports Featured image for Shujaa hope to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Thu 04 Jul, 2024 20:56
Shujaa hope to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Featured image for Shujaa hope to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

The Kenya Rugby 7s National team finalised it local camp and is expected to proceed to Miramas, France to finalise its preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics


Sports Featured image for AFCONQ2025: Harambee Stars pooled in Group J alongside Cameroon, Namibia and Zimbabwe
Thu 04 Jul, 2024 17:53
AFCONQ2025: Harambee Stars pooled in Group J alongside Cameroon, Namibia and Zimbabwe
Featured image for AFCONQ2025: Harambee Stars pooled in Group J alongside Cameroon, Namibia and Zimbabwe

Kenya to battle Cameroon, Namibia, and Zimbabwe for AFCON 2026 spot


Taha Ali Featured image for Malmo's Taha Ali and Hertha Berlin's Bilal Hussein feel the love from Somali fans
Wed 03 Jul, 2024 19:39
Malmo's Taha Ali and Hertha Berlin's Bilal Hussein feel the love from Somali fans
Featured image for Malmo's Taha Ali and Hertha Berlin's Bilal Hussein feel the love from Somali fans

Taha Ali, who was also recently in Somali, said he enjoyed his stay in the country and found the people there to be happy and full of life


Sports Featured image for CECAFA KAGAME CUP: Gor Mahia drawn against Al Hilal from Sudan and Djibouti's Telecom FC
Wed 03 Jul, 2024 14:06
CECAFA KAGAME CUP: Gor Mahia drawn against Al Hilal from Sudan and Djibouti's Telecom FC
Featured image for CECAFA KAGAME CUP: Gor Mahia drawn against Al Hilal from Sudan and Djibouti's Telecom FC

The competition’s format will see the teams first compete in a round-robin group stage from which the top teams in each group and the best-placed second place team will proceed to the semifinals.


Sports Featured image for Resilient Emerging Stars face anxious wait on COSAFA Cup fate following victory over Zimbabwe
Tue 02 Jul, 2024 17:43
Resilient Emerging Stars face anxious wait on COSAFA Cup fate following victory over Zimbabwe
Featured image for Resilient Emerging Stars face anxious wait on COSAFA Cup fate following victory over Zimbabwe

Goals by Gor Mahia Benson Omalla and Austine Odhiambo helped Kenya ease past Zimbabwe


Sports Featured image for Somali-born athlete Abdihamid Nur makes USA Olympics team
Tue 02 Jul, 2024 09:10
Somali-born athlete Abdihamid Nur makes USA Olympics team
Featured image for Somali-born athlete Abdihamid Nur makes USA Olympics team

Having finished 11th and 12th respectively in two World Athletics Championships, Nur will be looking to improve his performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.


Sports Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: It's do or die for Emerging Stars as they clash with Zimbabwe
Tue 02 Jul, 2024 08:38
COSAFA CUP 2024: It's do or die for Emerging Stars as they clash with Zimbabwe
Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: It's do or die for Emerging Stars as they clash with Zimbabwe

Kenya's Emerging Stars will face herculean task this afternoon against a Zimbabwe side that is yet to concede in two matches


Sports Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: 10-man Emerging Stars fall to Comoros
Sun 30 Jun, 2024 15:49
COSAFA CUP 2024: 10-man Emerging Stars fall to Comoros
Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: 10-man Emerging Stars fall to Comoros

Kenya hopes of making the knockout stages now hinge on them defeating Zimbabwe in their final group match on Tuesday.


Sports Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: Emerging Stars train guns on Comoros
Sun 30 Jun, 2024 09:15
COSAFA CUP 2024: Emerging Stars train guns on Comoros
Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: Emerging Stars train guns on Comoros

This will be Harambee Stars U23's second match in the ongoing COSAFA Cup after overcoming Zambia 2-0 in their opening match


Sports Featured image for Matasi's brilliance seals FKF Cup win for Kenya Police over KCB
Sat 29 Jun, 2024 19:59
Matasi's brilliance seals FKF Cup win for Kenya Police over KCB
Featured image for Matasi's brilliance seals FKF Cup win for Kenya Police over KCB

AFC Leopards won the third-place playoff by beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-1.


Sports Featured image for History beckons as KCB and Kenya Police lock horns in FKF Cup Final
Sat 29 Jun, 2024 10:02
History beckons as KCB and Kenya Police lock horns in FKF Cup Final
Featured image for History beckons as KCB and Kenya Police lock horns in FKF Cup Final

The 2024 FKF Cup final will be preceded by a curtain-raiser match pitting Kariobangi Sharks and AFC Leopards who will be fighting for third place from 11AM EAT.


Zambia Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: Emerging Stars off to a flying start with emphatic win over Zambia
Thu 27 Jun, 2024 21:17
COSAFA CUP 2024: Emerging Stars off to a flying start with emphatic win over Zambia
Featured image for COSAFA CUP 2024: Emerging Stars off to a flying start with emphatic win over Zambia

Emerging Stars next game is against Comoros on Sunday afternoon at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.


Sports Featured image for COSAFA CUP: Kenya's Emerging Stars kick off campaign against Zambia
Thu 27 Jun, 2024 16:17
COSAFA CUP: Kenya's Emerging Stars kick off campaign against Zambia
Featured image for COSAFA CUP: Kenya's Emerging Stars kick off campaign against Zambia

Kenya was invited as a guest team for the Southern Africa tournament and opted to send an U23 National side.


Sports Featured image for Shabana survives as Muhoroni Youth is relegated in thrilling FKFPL season finale
Sun 23 Jun, 2024 20:05
Shabana survives as Muhoroni Youth is relegated in thrilling FKFPL season finale
Featured image for Shabana survives as Muhoroni Youth is relegated in thrilling FKFPL season finale

Gor Mahia crowned their season with a 4-3 win over Bidco at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos


Michael Kirwa Featured image for FKFPL SEASON FINALE: Title glory for Gor Mahia, last chance for relegation hopefuls
Sun 23 Jun, 2024 10:27
FKFPL SEASON FINALE: Title glory for Gor Mahia, last chance for relegation hopefuls
Featured image for FKFPL SEASON FINALE: Title glory for Gor Mahia, last chance for relegation hopefuls

A day of contrasts awaits as Gor Mahia will be crowned league champions while relegation-threatened hope for one last miracle


Sports Featured image for A season of high lows as the curtain falls on the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 22:07
A season of high lows as the curtain falls on the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season
Featured image for A season of high lows as the curtain falls on the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season

Gor Mahia won the league with three rounds to spare but there was more that happened in the season that comes to and this weekend


Sports Featured image for Kenya drops to 108 in latest FIFA rankings, Somalia sink below 200
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 17:37
Kenya drops to 108 in latest FIFA rankings, Somalia sink below 200
Featured image for Kenya drops to 108 in latest FIFA rankings, Somalia sink below 200

Morocco is the highest ranked African nation at position 12 globally


Sports Featured image for Talanta humiliate Gor Mahia to survive relegation as Muhoroni, Shabana, Sofapaka push battle to final day
Wed 19 Jun, 2024 21:44
Talanta humiliate Gor Mahia to survive relegation as Muhoroni, Shabana, Sofapaka push battle to final day
Featured image for Talanta humiliate Gor Mahia to survive relegation as Muhoroni, Shabana, Sofapaka push battle to final day

Muhoroni Youth were the biggest winners of the day after registering a massive 6-0 win over already relegated Nzoia Sugar FC


Sports Featured image for History made as Junior Starlets qualify for the 2024 FIFA Women's U17 World Cup
Sun 16 Jun, 2024 17:44
History made as Junior Starlets qualify for the 2024 FIFA Women's U17 World Cup
Featured image for History made as Junior Starlets qualify for the 2024 FIFA Women's U17 World Cup

The Junior Starlets beat Burundi 5-0 on aggregate to book a ticket for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women's World Cup


Michael Kirwa Featured image for Desa Grounds: California estate's historic playground set for major modern makeover
Sun 16 Jun, 2024 12:48
Desa Grounds: California estate's historic playground set for major modern makeover
Featured image for Desa Grounds: California estate's historic playground set for major modern makeover

The iconic Desa Ground in California, Eastleigh is currently undergoing refurbishment


Sports Featured image for FKFPL: Shabana defeat AFC Leopards in seven-goal thriller as Talanta sinks Muhoroni Youth
Sat 15 Jun, 2024 19:49
FKFPL: Shabana defeat AFC Leopards in seven-goal thriller as Talanta sinks Muhoroni Youth
Featured image for FKFPL: Shabana defeat AFC Leopards in seven-goal thriller as Talanta sinks Muhoroni Youth

Shabana's win over AFC Leopards in Homabay was the highlight of the day


Sports Featured image for FKFPL: Eyes on relegation survival battle after Gor Mahia seal title
Sat 15 Jun, 2024 11:03
FKFPL: Eyes on relegation survival battle after Gor Mahia seal title
Featured image for FKFPL: Eyes on relegation survival battle after Gor Mahia seal title

The Police Sacco Stadium and Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos host double headers this afternoon


Sports Featured image for Somalia fire coach after disappointing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 20:47
Somalia fire coach after disappointing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
Featured image for Somalia fire coach after disappointing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Rachid Lousteque has been fired after nine loses and two draws in the 11 games he was in charge


Sports Featured image for Brave Harambee Stars hold African champions Ivory Coast to a goalless draw
Tue 11 Jun, 2024 18:57
Brave Harambee Stars hold African champions Ivory Coast to a goalless draw
Featured image for Brave Harambee Stars hold African champions Ivory Coast to a goalless draw

Harambee Stars is now third in Group F with five points from four matches


Michael Kirwa Featured image for Kenya faces daunting task against unbeaten Ivory Coast in crucial World Cup qualifier
Tue 11 Jun, 2024 09:43
Kenya faces daunting task against unbeaten Ivory Coast in crucial World Cup qualifier
Featured image for Kenya faces daunting task against unbeaten Ivory Coast in crucial World Cup qualifier

Doubts abound on Harambee Stars’ quality as Kenya looks to bounce back against African Champions Ivory Coast in crucial World Cup Qualifier match


Somalia Featured image for 2026WCQ: Somalia's struggles continue as Ocean Stars fall to Botswana's Zebras
Mon 10 Jun, 2024 19:09
2026WCQ: Somalia's struggles continue as Ocean Stars fall to Botswana's Zebras
Featured image for 2026WCQ: Somalia's struggles continue as Ocean Stars fall to Botswana's Zebras

With zero points from four matches, Somalia's dream of qualifying for their first FIFA World Cup remains elusive, but they can use the experience as a learning curve.


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