Author: Michael Kirwa

Mapinduzi Cup: The fusion of Zanzibar’s politics and football Jan 03, 2025

The Mapinduzi Cup is more than a football tournament; it’s a celebration of Zanzibar's revolutionary past. Since 2004, this annual competition has evo...

2024/25 FKF Premier League: The intricate process of fixture making Aug 29, 2024

The 2024/25 FKF Premier League season kicked off on Saturday, August 24, with 18 teams vying for supremacy over the next 10 months. As Gor Mahia targe...

All set for second edition of Nairobi Fight Night Aug 27, 2024

The second edition of the Nairobi Fight Night will take place on September 3, 2024, at the Alchemist Bar in Westlands, Nairobi. Organised by Aiwex Spo...

Bernard Lagat labels Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 3,000 Metres World Record as 'wild' Aug 26, 2024

Jakob Ingebrigtsen's record-breaking performance in the 3,000 metres at the 2024 Silesia leg of the Diamond League has sparked widespread admiration a...

As Nairobi Fight Night gains momentum, Kenyan boxing looks to its roots for revival Aug 26, 2024

Boxing has been a significant sport in Kenya's Olympic history, contributing seven medals to the nation's tally. However, since the late 1980s, the sp...

Kenya Police Bullets defeat Simba Queens to inch closer CAF Champions League qualification Aug 26, 2024

Police Bullets will meet the winner of the second semifinal pitting CBE Women FC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC

Silesia DL: Omanyala finishes second in 100 metres race as Arop upstages Wanyonyi Aug 25, 2024

Ferdinand Omanyala finished second in the 100 metres at the Silesia stage of the 2024 Diamond League in Poland, clocking 9.88 seconds as he seeks to r...

Ingwe give Mathare United harsh reality check as Mara Sugar and Murang'a Seal triumph Aug 25, 2024

The 2024-25 FKF Premier League season kicked off with a bang as Mathare United faced a tough return to the top flight, suffering a heavy defeat to AFC...

Gor Mahia bounce back to oust El Merreikh as Police triumph in Ethiopia Aug 25, 2024

Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC are through to the first round of CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively after wins over El Merriek...

FKFPL: Tusker triumphs as opening day sees multiple stalemates Aug 24, 2024

The 2024-25 FKF Premier League kicked off with a mix of cautious play and early drama, as Tusker FC claimed the only victory on a day dominated by sta...

Bandari FC coach Ken Odhiambo expresses satisfaction with squad ahead of new season Aug 23, 2024

Bandari's new coach Ken Odhiambo is optimistic about the upcoming FKF Premier League season, expressing confidence in his squad's preparations and new...

Mary Moraa and Emmanuel Wanyonyi dazzle in Lausanne Diamond League meeting Aug 23, 2024

Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new meet record in the men's 800 metres at the Lausanne Diamond League, further establishing his dominance in the event. Kenya...

CS Murkomen faces major test as Auditor General’s report exposes corruption in the Ministry of Sports Aug 21, 2024

In a critical examination of the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's recent report has unveiled s...

Kenyan basketball champions Nairobi City Thunder strengthen squad with acquisition of Tyler Ongwae Aug 21, 2024

Journeyman Tyler Ongwae joins Nairobi City Thunder from German club Niners Chemnitz

Gor Mahia falter in CAF Champions League opener as Kenya Police debut with draw Aug 18, 2024

Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Sudan's El Merreikh Bentiu in the first leg of their 2024-25 CAF Champions League Fir...

Kenenisa Bekele opens up about Paris Olympics struggles and future plans Aug 18, 2024

Ethiopian athletics icon Kenenisa Bekele, making a remarkable return to the Olympics at the age of 42, finished 39th in the men’s marathon at the 2024...

Paris 2024: Data proves Kenya needs to diversify its sporting portfolio Aug 18, 2024

Despite Kenya’s historic strength in athletics, data from the 2024 Paris Olympics reveals a pressing need for the country to diversify its sporting fo...

Understanding Eliud Kipchoge’s role at the next Olympic games Aug 16, 2024

As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games close, attention turns to Los Angeles 2028, where marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is expected to take on a new role bey...

President William Ruto to host triumphant Olympians in Eldoret Aug 14, 2024

Kenya's triumphant return from the 2024 Paris Olympics has set the stage for a grand celebration in Eldoret, where the country's medalists will be h...

How Kenyan-born Bahraini steeplechase champion Winfred Yavi eluded the country’s grasp and lessons Kenya can learn from her success Aug 11, 2024

Winfred Mutile Yavi, originally from Kenya and now representing Bahrain, claimed gold in the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olymp...

PARIS 2024: Obiri bags bronze for Kenya in women's marathon as classy Sifan Hassan breaks Olympic record to win gold Aug 11, 2024

Ethiopian-born Dutch Sifan Hassan won gold in the women's marathon at the #ParisOlympics2024 as Ethiopian Tigst Assefa comes second to bag silver. Ken...

PARIS 2024: Imperial Faith Kipyegon wins third 1500m gold in Olympic record time Aug 10, 2024

Faith Kipyegon broke her own Olympic record to win a third consecutive gold medal in the women's 1 500 metres in a time of 3:51.29.

PARIS 2024: Silver for Kenya in men's 5000m as Ronald Kwemoi finishes second Aug 10, 2024

Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen won gold in a season best time of 13:13.66.

PARIS 2024: Majestic Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins gold in 800 metres Aug 10, 2024

Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins Kenya's third gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after winning the 800 metres final with a time of 1:41.19

PARIS 2024: Kipchoge dethroned as Olympic marathon champion as Ethiopian Tola wins gold Aug 10, 2024

Kenyan Benson Kipruto finished third to bag bronze in the men's marathon at the ongoing Paris Olympics

PARIS 2024: Eliud Kipchoge and Peres Jepchirchir aim to defend Olympic marathon titles Aug 10, 2024

The men's marathon is on Saturday morning from 9AM EAT while the women's marathon will be on Sunday at the same time

PARIS 2024: Wanyonyi advances to 800m final as Kinyamal’s hopes fade in semis Aug 09, 2024

Emmanuel Wanyonyi won his heat race to qualify for Saturday's final while his compatriot Wycliffe Kinyamal fell short after finishing third in his sem...

PARIS 2024: History beckons for Beatrice Chebet as she aims for second gold medal in Paris Aug 09, 2024

Having already won the gold medal in the women’s 5 000 metres at the Paris Olympic Games on Monday night, the 24-year old Beatrice Chebet is now on th...

PARIS 2024: Yego finishes 5th in men's javelin as Pakistani Nadeem sets Olympic record to win gold Aug 08, 2024

There is no denying that with his performance in Paris, Yego will be motivated to go on

PARIS 2024: Kipyegon and Ejore cruise to 1500m final as Chepchirchir is eliminated Aug 08, 2024

Faith Kipyegon and Susan Ejore will represent Team Kenya in the final of the 1500m at the ongoing Paris Olympics