Author: Erick Kariuki

Kenya Police Bullets’ unbeaten run ends as JKT Queens advance to CECAFA women’s final Sep 14, 2025

The loss ended Police Bullets’ unbeaten run in the qualifiers and sent JKT Queens into the final, where they will face Rwanda’s Rayons, who earlier ed...

Nairobi City Thunder clinch back-to-back basketball titles, extend unbeaten streak Sep 14, 2025

Thunder wrapped up the series in style with an emphatic 80-43 win in Game Three at the Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday night, stretching their unbeaten ru...

How Kenyans perfomed at World Championships in Tokyo on day one Sep 13, 2025

In the women’s 1500m, Kenya showcased its depth and strength. World and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon cruised through her heat in 4:02.55 to advance...

Faith Kipyegon’s 1500m world record in Eugene officially ratified Sep 13, 2025

Faith Kipyegon stopped the clock at 3:48.68, trimming 0.36 seconds off her own record of 3:49.04 set in Paris on July 7, 2024.

Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay team disqualified despite record run in Tokyo Sep 13, 2025

The team of Brian Tinega, Mercy Adongo, Allan Kipyego, and world 800m champion Mary Moraa lit up Heat 2 with a blistering 3:10.73, finishing second be...

Tanzania’s Yanga edge Bandari with early goal to win 'Siku ya Wananchi' clash Sep 13, 2025

Gor Mahia were beaten 2-0 by Simba SC in a high-profile Simba Day fixture on Thursday, while Bandari’s loss capped Yanga’s 90th anniversary party in s...

Kenya Police, Nairobi United FKF Super Cup clash cancelled over venue dispute Sep 13, 2025

The curtain raiser to the 2025/26 season was originally slated for Sunday at Dandora Stadium, but Police FC declined to honour the fixture, citing saf...

CAF Women’s Champions League : Kenya Police Bullets brace for tough test against JKT Queens Sep 12, 2025

The Kenyan champions have impressed with discipline and balance, recording a 1-0 win over Uganda’s Kampala Queens and a 2-0 triumph against Eritrea’s...

Africa’s top athletes take centre stage at Tokyo 2025 Championships Sep 12, 2025

More than 2,000 athletes from nearly 200 nations are competing for 147 medals across 49 events, transforming Tokyo’s National Stadium into the epicent...

Michael Olunga among Africa’s top scorers in World Cup qualifiers Sep 12, 2025

The towering striker began with a brace in Kenya’s opening game against Seychelles, striking twice away from home.

Kenya given 21 days to appeal as WADA alleges non-compliance with anti-doping code Sep 12, 2025

The Montreal-based watchdog announced on September 11 that its Executive Committee had acted on the recommendation of the Compliance Review Committee,...

Bandari FC face Yanga in fiery Mwananchi Day showdown in Tanzania Sep 12, 2025

The Dockers arrive in Dar es Salaam at a time when Kenyan football pride is under siege. Gor Mahia were recently turned back by Simba SC in a much hyp...

Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma named director as APS Bomet rolls out star-studded board Sep 11, 2025

APS Bomet FC will mark their top-tier debut against Shabana FC on September 21, beginning their journey in the Premier League under the guidance of th...

Benni McCarthy praises ruthless Harambee Stars after 5-0 thumping of Seychelles Sep 09, 2025

McCarthy admitted there was pressure heading into the clash, but praised his players for bouncing back strongly.

Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles 5-0 in dominant World Cup qualifier win Sep 09, 2025

Goals from Ryan Wesley Ogam, Collins Sichenje, and captain Michael Olunga highlighted a convincing display that underlined Kenya’s attacking depth and...

Tickets gone: Simba SC vs Gor Mahia clash set for full house at Simba Day 2025 Sep 08, 2025

According to Simba SC, all ticket categories—from Tanzanite and Platinum to VIP A, VIP B, VIP C, and the Mzunguko stands—were sold out by September 8,...

Harambee Stars rocked as Abud Omar suspended, Omija misses Seychelles clash Sep 08, 2025

Deputy captain Aboud Omar has been suspended just a day before the fixture, a decision McCarthy said was necessary to preserve discipline within the s...

Athletics Kenya names strong 58-member squad for 2025 Tokyo World Championships Sep 07, 2025

The squad is headlined by Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon, who will double up in the women’s 1,500m and 5,000m, and Beatrice Chebet, who lea...

McCarthy: Kenya must learn fast after costly mistakes during match with Gambia Sep 05, 2025

The coach highlighted the gulf in experience, noting that every Gambian outfield player is Europe-based, while Stars still field a mix of foreign and...

McKinstry hails fighting spirit of Harambee Stars after Gambia’s 3-1 win at Kasarani Sep 05, 2025

The Gambia coach downplayed the impact of altitude on his side’s performance, saying they deliberately managed training intensity and relied on their...

Harambee Stars’ World Cup dreams fade after 3-1 defeat to Gambia Sep 05, 2025

The Stars eventually found a breakthrough in the 81st minute when Ogam scored the first goal.

McCarthy urges Harambee Stars to fight on after Gabon's win dealt huge blow to Kenya's World Cup dreams Sep 04, 2025

Anything less than three points would end their campaign with two rounds still to play.

Bidco United axes 20 players in major squad revamp ahead of new season Sep 04, 2025

The Thika-based outfit’s mass exodus is the second highest in Kenyan top-flight history, only behind Sofapaka’s 23-player release in June 2016.

Tusker FC bids farewell to Ryan Ogam as he seals Wolfsberger AC move Sep 03, 2025

Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to...

Coach Beldine Odemba says Kenya Police Bullets fired up for Kampala Queens clash Sep 03, 2025

The Bullets, who have steadily grown into one of the strongest women’s football sides in East Africa, enter this year’s qualifiers with added motivati...

Free entry as Kenya Police Bullets face Kampala Queens in CECAFA opener at Nyayo Sep 03, 2025

Fans have been promised free entry, with CECAFA Competitions Director Yousuf Mossi urging Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to support women’s foot...

Morocco lift their third CHAN trophy after beating Madagascar 3-2 Aug 30, 2025

The Atlas Lions, who previously lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2020, once again showed their pedigree, but only after surviving a stern examination fro...

Details of FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he makes historic first visit to Kenya for CHAN 2024 finals Aug 30, 2025

The presence of both CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Infantino for the first time in Kenya adds weight to the occasion, symbolising g...

Kenya ready to host CHAN 2024 final at Kasarani, CS Mvurya assures Aug 29, 2025

The CS revealed that top dignitaries, including the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe, are expected in Kenya.

Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui calls for focus and humility ahead of CHAN final Aug 29, 2025

The Atlas Lions are chasing a record third CHAN crown, but Sektioui insists his team will not underestimate their opponents despite Morocco’s pedigree...

Denis Onyango hails Uganda's ticket buyout for 2024 CHAN playoff Aug 29, 2025

Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...

Victor Wanyama backs Benni McCarthy’s squad selection ahead of World Cup qualifiers Aug 29, 2025

The 32-year-old midfielder also spoke about the possibility of making a return to the national team, saying, “When the time is right, then everything...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy thanks Kenyans for ‘untouchable’ support at CHAN Aug 28, 2025

Speaking at a luncheon hosted by President William Ruto at State House after the team’s return, McCarthy said the fans made the players feel “untoucha...

Free entry to CHAN 2024 third-place playoff as Ugandan Government buys all tickets after only 20 fans purchased them Aug 28, 2025

All tickets are branded NOT FOR SALE but retain the full security features of official CHAN tickets.

Kenya Police drawn with Tanzania, Djibouti, Ethiopia in Kagame Cup Aug 28, 2025

The regional club competition, featuring 12 teams divided into three groups of four, will run from September 2 to 15 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Kenya Police Bullets to face Kampala Queens in CAF Champions League qualifiers Aug 28, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets will kick off their campaign against Kampala Queens on September 4, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium, with the match set to start at 4:00 p...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy uses social media to address fans' concerns over squad selection Aug 27, 2025

However, the coach chose not to address queries surrounding Austine Odhiambo, who was joint top scorer during CHAN 2024 but missed out on the call-up.

Ulinzi Stars Captain Boniface Muchiri promoted to Corporal for CHAN exploits Aug 27, 2025

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri hailed Corporal Muchiri for his professionalism and commitment both on and off the pitch.

Victor Wanyama and Mrisho Ngasa share rivalry banter ahead of CHAN 2024 final in Nairobi Aug 27, 2025

Both Morocco and Madagascar reached the knockout stages as group runners-up, each recording just one defeat, ironically to the host nations, with Moro...

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers end World Championship campaign on a high with a straight-sets win over Vietnam Aug 27, 2025

The 10-time African champions bounced back from earlier defeats to Poland (3-1) and Germany (3-0) in Group G to post a landmark 25-23, 25-22, 25-18 wi...

Journey to the final: Morocco vs Madagascar in historic CHAN showdown Aug 27, 2025

The two teams both emerged second in their respective group stages and failed to beat their hosts in their group stage matches. Morocco lost 1-0 to Ke...

Malkia Strikers fall to Germany as allowances row finally settled Aug 23, 2025

Despite showing flashes of resilience in the first and third sets, the Strikers were outclassed by a strong German side that capitalised on Kenya’s er...

Ngetich dominates 5,000m as Yavi smashes mile steeplechase world record in Brussels Aug 23, 2025

Ngetich, running solo for much of the race, stormed to 14:24.99, six seconds clear of Ethiopians Likina Amebaw (14:31.51) and Aleshign Baweke (14:31.8...

Kenya, Tanzania trade barbs online following CHAN 2024 exit Aug 23, 2025

For many Kenyans, the pain of their own heartbreak was swiftly numbed by the sight of their neighbours also packing their bags, and the banter began.

Kenya vs Madagascar: End of road for Harambee Stars after a 4-3 loss during penalties Aug 22, 2025

With nothing to separate the sides after 120 minutes, the game went to penalties. Kenya scored through Siraj Mohammed, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Ow...

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers cry out over unpaid allowances ahead of World Championships Aug 22, 2025

The Malkia Strikers, who have consistently brought pride to Kenya with strong performances on the international stage, say their only wish now is to b...

CECAFA names 12 teams for 2025 Kagame Cup in Tanzania Aug 22, 2025

CECAFA has positioned the Kagame Cup as a vital build-up for clubs heading into the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup later in the season.

Nyayo and Ulinzi set to stage Women’s Champions League qualifiers in September Aug 22, 2025

Kenya earned the hosting rights after a successful bid by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), bringing the regional competition back to the country f...

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