Author: Michael Kirwa

Rising Stars face Morocco as Kenya returns to AFCON U20 after 46 years May 01, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars return to the continental stage tonight as they face Morocco in their opening match of the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament in Cairo, ma...

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU through to 9th-place final after defeating KPA in thrilling five-setter Apr 29, 2025

GSU recovered in the fourth set, winning 25-22 before carrying that momentum to the fifth set which went to the wire as they claimed a 17-15 win to co...

Barthes Cup 2025: Chipu edge Zimbabwe to seal second place Apr 27, 2025

Chipu wrapped up their 2025 Barthes Cup campaign with a dramatic 21-20 victory over hosts Zimbabwe U20 in Harare, bouncing back from midweek disappoin...

Sabastian Sawe and Assefa steal the show at 2025 London Marathon Apr 27, 2025

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa lit up the 2025 London Marathon with commanding victories in the men’s and women’s races respectively. Sawe stormed to...

The making of Dismas Mbaka: From clumsy beginner to league champion with Nairobi City Thunder Apr 27, 2025

From clumsy beginner to league champion, Dismas Mbaka’s journey with Nairobi City Thunder is a story of grit, resilience, and inspiration for a new ge...

Michael Kwambo leads petition to save rugby sevens from World Rugby’s cuts Apr 27, 2025

Former rugby player and commentator Michael Kwambo has launched a campaign to challenge World Rugby’s decision to cut the number of core teams in the...

GSU, KPA crash out as Kenya's hopes end at CAVB Men’s Club Championships Apr 26, 2025

Kenya’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships ended on Saturday after GSU and KPA were both knocke...

Kabras Sugar maul Menengai Oilers in Nakuru to retain Enterprise Cup title Apr 26, 2025

Kabras Sugar produced a commanding performance to defeat Menengai Oilers 33-12 at the Nakuru ASK Showground on Saturday, successfully defending their...

Xiamen Diamond League: Kipyegon and Chebet set meet records as Omanyala settles for second Apr 26, 2025

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet stole the show at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League with record-breaking performances on Saturday, while Ferdinand Oma...

Heartbreak in Yaoundé as Junior Starlets fall short in World Cup qualification bid Apr 25, 2025

Kenya's Junior Starlets saw their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup dream come to an end in Yaoundé after a 3-1 defeat to Cameroon in the return leg of their...

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU and Prisons fall to North Africans as KPA wins five-set thriller Apr 25, 2025

Kenyan clubs GSU and Kenya Prisons suffered defeats to North African giants in their final group matches at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Club Championships, wh...

Cheche urges Junior Starlets to be clinical as team aims to bounce back against Cameroon U17 Apr 24, 2025

Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has called for sharper finishing as her side prepares to face Cameroon Women U17 in a crucial second-leg clash, w...

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU extend streak, KPA bounce back, Prisons falter again Apr 24, 2025

Kenya’s GSU kept their hopes of a historic continental title alive with another dramatic comeback at the CAVB Men’s Club Championships, while KPA boun...

2025 Barthés Cup: Chipu fall to Namibia U20 in hard-fought battle Apr 23, 2025

Chipu’s hopes of defending their Barthés Cup title suffered a blow after a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful battle against Namibia U20 in Harare....

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU thrive as Kenya Prisons and KPA Struggle Apr 23, 2025

GSU remain unbeaten at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships, while fellow Kenyan sides Kenya Prisons and Kenya Ports Authority face early...

Sharon Lokedi smashes Boston Marathon record as she denies Hellen Obiri historic 'three-peat' Apr 21, 2025

Obiri, who was eyeing a historic three-peat, finished second with a time of 2:17:41, her personal best time in the marathon.

Third time lucky as John Korir wins Boston Marathon Apr 21, 2025

Korir emulated his elder brother, former Cherang'any MP Wesley Korir, by winning the 2025 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:04:45.

Down but not out, Junior Starlets vow to bounce back against Cameroon Apr 21, 2025

With Cameroon carrying an away goal advantage, the Junior Starlets will need to win by at least 2-0 to secure a place at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s Wor...

Serie A matches postponed following death of Pope Francis Apr 21, 2025

The decision by the FIGC affects four Serie A matches which had been scheduled to be played on Easter Monday, which is a national holiday in Italy.

Junior Starlets suffer narrow 1-0 loss to Cameroon in first leg of crucial World Cup qualifier Apr 20, 2025

Despite their best efforts, Junior Starlets could not find a way back into the match and will now have to redeem themselves in the return leg, which w...

Why Boston Marathon is held on Mondays Apr 20, 2025

The event did not officially allow women to compete until 1972, though female runners had unofficially participated beginning in 1966 despite breachin...

Shujaa and Lionesses learn pool opponents for high-stakes LA Sevens play-offs Apr 19, 2025

Kenya’s Shujaa and Lionesses have been drawn into tough pools ahead of the promotion/relegation play-offs at the 2025 Los Angeles Sevens, where both t...

Wanyonyi, Chebet shine as Junior Starlets named Team of the Year at SOYA Awards Apr 18, 2025

Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Beatrice Chebet were the biggest winners at the 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Awards, held Thursday nigh...

Cameroon’s Baby Lionesses out to avoid repeat mistakes against Junior Starlets Apr 17, 2025

Cameroon U17 women’s team are wary of Kenya’s Junior Starlets ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Yaoundé, with coach stressing th...

Thunder boosted ahead of BAL debut by return of key forward Apr 17, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder have been boosted by the return of an experienced American forward as they gear up for their debut in the Basketball Africa Leagu...

Junior Starlets confident ahead of Cameroon showdown Apr 15, 2025

Junior Starlets are set to host the West Africans in Nairobi on Sunday, April 20, 2025, before travelling to Cameroon to play the second leg on Friday...

Rising Stars unaffected by revised 2025 AFCON U20 draw, Akhulia and Ochieng' declare Apr 14, 2025

CAF held a revised draw for the tournament on Sunday after Egypt replaced Ivory Coast as tournament hosts on March 27.

Pipeline's Trizah Atuka voted into 2025 CAVB team of the tournament Apr 14, 2025

The tournament ended on Sunday with Egypt's Zamalek defending their crown with a 3-1 (29-27, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22) win over Al Ahly in the final.

Rising Stars land Group of Death in repeat of 2025 AFCON U20 draw Apr 13, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars have landed in a tough Group B alongside Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia following a fresh draw for the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament h...

Ambrose Rachier retains seat as Gor Mahia chairman Apr 13, 2025

Ambrose Rachier has been re-elected as Gor Mahia chairman for a new four-year term after defeating Dolfina Odhiambo in the club’s elections held at Ny...

Pipeline secure bronze at CAVB Championships with win over Tunisia's Carthage Apr 13, 2025

Kenya Pipeline ended their 2025 CAVB Women’s Club Championship campaign on a high, defeating CF Carthage in straight sets to secure a fourth consecuti...

Kamworor and Cherono win Rotterdam Marathon as Biwott shines in Paris Apr 13, 2025

Geoffrey Kamworor and Jackline Cherono led Kenya’s charge at the 2025 Rotterdam Marathon, while Bernard Biwott impressed with a personal best to win i...

KCB dominate Kenya Prisons to finish fifth at CAVB Championships Apr 13, 2025

KCB secured a fifth-place finish at the 2025 CAVB Women’s Volleyball Club Championships with a straight-sets win over familiar foes Kenya Prisons in A...

Kabras Sugar survive late scare to seal fifth Kenya Cup title Apr 12, 2025

Kabras Sugar edged past Menengai Oilers in a dramatic Kenya Cup final in Kakamega, claiming a fifth title and completing a rare four-peat despite a te...

Omalla scores on return to send Gor Mahia to FKF Cup quarters Apr 12, 2025

Benson Omalla scored deep into stoppage time on his return to Gor Mahia, helping the record FKF Cup champions edge Bandari and reach the MozzartBet Cu...

Kenya Lionesses recover from semifinal loss to clinch third place in Krakow Apr 12, 2025

Kenya Lionesses staged a spirited comeback to defeat Thailand 27-19 and secure third place at the Krakow leg of the HSBC Women’s Challenger Series, ke...

Dolfina Odhiambo cleared to challenge Ambrose Rachier for the Gor Mahia chairperson position Apr 12, 2025

Before the Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) ruled in favour of the Dolfina Odhiambo, former Gor Mahia treasurers Sally Bolo and Philip Nyakwana on Thursd...

Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets laud FKF for organising high-profile friendly matches Apr 10, 2025

The national women’s senior and U17 football teams have praised the Football Kenya Federation for organising recent high-profile friendly matches agai...

Menengai Oilers out to end Kabras dominance in Kenya Cup showdown Apr 10, 2025

Menengai Oilers face Kabras Sugar in Saturday’s Kenya Cup final hoping to break a long winless streak and move one step closer to a historic treble. B...

Pipeline power through as KCB and Prisons fall in CAVB quarters Apr 10, 2025

Kenya Pipeline are through to the semifinals of the 2025 CAVB Women’s Club Volleyball Championships after a commanding win over APR of Rwanda. With KC...

Gor Mahia free to register Benson Omalla after receiving player’s ITC Apr 09, 2025

Benson Omalla is set to return to action for Gor Mahia after FIFA cleared the way for his registration by issuing his International Transfer Certifica...

Ambrose Rachier to vie unopposed for Gor Mahia chairman position Apr 09, 2025

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier is set to retain his seat unopposed in the club’s upcoming elections, with the polls slated for April 13 at Nyayo S...

Kenya Pipeline secure top spot in group stages, eye 2025 African title glory Apr 07, 2025

Kenya Pipeline have been in commanding form at the 2025 African Women Volleyball Club Championship, securing the top seed in the Round of 16.

Heartbreak as Shujaa fall short against Fiji in Singapore Sevens final Apr 06, 2025

Shujaa’s dream of lifting the Singapore Sevens title ended in heartbreak after a second-half surge from Fiji sealed a 21-12 defeat in Sunday’s final.

Patrick Odongo set to compete in Rugby India’s groundbreaking Rugby Premier League Apr 05, 2025

Kenya rugby sevens star Patrick Odongo has been drafted into the inaugural Rugby Premier League, set to take place in India from June 1 to June 15. Th...

Shujaa silence France to secure first semifinal slot of season Apr 05, 2025

Shujaa reached their first main cup semifinal of the 2025 HSBC SVNS season after defeating France 10–7 in a tense Pool B clash at the Singapore Sevens...

Salim Babu confident in Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 preparations Apr 04, 2025

Rising Stars will be making their debut in the tournament, having been drawn in Group C alongside reigning champions Senegal, 2017 winners Zambia, and...

Kenya Lionesses Squad for HSBC Challenger Series Krakow, Poland named Apr 04, 2025

Mwanja has made only one change to the squad that won the first and second legs of the series, which were held in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 1-...

Harambee Stars drop three places in latest FIFA rankings as Starlets make major leap Apr 03, 2025

Harambee Stars have dropped three places in the latest FIFA Rankings, now sitting 111th globally. Meanwhile, Harambee Starlets made a historic leap, c...

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