Author: Rama Mohammed

Gabon coach satisfied, McCarthy optimistic despite Kenya’s defeat Mar 23, 2025

Gabon edged Kenya 2-1 in a crucial international qualifier, but the result told only part of the story. While Gabon coach Mouyoma Thierry admitted his...

Kenyan half-marathon star Kibiwott Kandie hit with provisional doping ban Mar 14, 2025

Former world half-marathon record-holder Kibiwott Kandie has been provisionally suspended for “evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collec...

City Stars' woes deepen as Sofapaka cruise to victory in Dandora Mar 14, 2025

Nairobi City Stars' struggles in the FKF Premier League continued after they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Sofapaka at Dandora Stadium on Friday aftern...

Harambee Stars provisional squad named for World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Gambia Mar 11, 2025

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Gambia. The...

Junior Starlets vs Uganda: Ticketing information released for East African derby Mar 10, 2025

Football fans can now secure their tickets for the crucial Junior Starlets' return leg clash against Uganda in the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qua...

Chipu kick off training for Barthes Cup defence Mar 02, 2025

The Kenya U20 men's rugby team, Chipu, have begun preparations for their Barthes Cup title defence with the first training camp at RFUEA Grounds. With...

Benni McCarthy arrives in Kenya ahead of Harambee Stars unveiling Feb 27, 2025

Benni McCarthy has arrived in Kenya ahead of his official unveiling as the new Harambee Stars head coach, putting an end to speculation about his appo...

FKF confirms postponement of Mashemeji Derby Feb 27, 2025

The highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia has been postponed, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has confirmed. The d...

Tusker FC bolsters squad with Ian Simiyu and Luke Namanda signings Feb 25, 2025

Tusker FC has made key moves in the transfer window, securing the services of promising winger Ian Simiyu and welcoming back experienced attacker Luke...

Shujaa’s Vancouver misery continues, eye consolation win against England Feb 23, 2025

Kenya Sevens endured a tough outing at the Vancouver 7s, finishing the pool stage winless before falling to Uruguay in the ninth-place semifinals. Wit...

All you need to know about ticketing and where to watch Harambee Starlets vs Tunisia Feb 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will host Tunisia this Friday at Nairobi's Ulinzi Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM EAT.

Ongwae, Wamukota return as Kenya Morans name final squad for FIBA Afrobasket qualifiers Feb 18, 2025

Kenya Morans head coach Cliff Owuor has named his final squad for the crucial 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya. The team sees the return of ke...

Ruth Chepngetich to Headline 2025 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon Feb 12, 2025

Kenyan marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been confirmed as the star attraction for the 2025 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, set for March 9....

Title race, relegation battles headline FKF Premier League action Feb 08, 2025

The FKF Premier League serves up a thrilling matchday with four key fixtures set to shape both ends of the table. League leaders Kenya Police and seco...

Kenya names final squad for FIBA Afrobasket Women’s qualifiers Feb 02, 2025

Kenya has named a 12-player squad for the FIBA Afrobasket Women’s Qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt, set for February 3-8, 2025. Led by captain Seline Okumu,...

CAF releases AFCON 2025 fixtures Jan 31, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official fixtures for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to be...

Naivasha to host 2025 WRC Safari Rally with new features and global stars Jan 29, 2025

Kenya is gearing up to host the 2025 WRC Safari Rally from March 20-23, with the government reaffirming its commitment to delivering a world-class eve...

Kenya Simbas kick off 2027 RWC qualification campaign as four Kenyans join Rhinos’ high-performance camp Jan 28, 2025

Kenya Simbas have officially kicked off their 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification preparations with a four-day residential camp in Kakamega. Meanwhile,...

Kenyan midfielder set for record transfer to Czech giants Slavia Prague Jan 28, 2025

Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma has completed a record-breaking transfer from Swedish club Elfsborg to Czech giants Slavia Prague. The deal, valued at...

East African rivalry renewed as Uganda faces Tanzania at AFCON 2025 Jan 27, 2025

Uganda and Tanzania will face off in a highly anticipated East African derby at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two sides were drawn into Group C...

Kenya dominates Eastern African Junior Tennis Championships Jan 23, 2025

Kenya stamped its authority on regional tennis, winning three gold medals and leading the team rankings at the ITF/CAT Eastern African Junior Team Cha...

Bob Munro, founder of Mathare United, dies after battle with illness Jan 19, 2025

Bob Munro, the founder of Mathare United and the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA), has passed away. The news was confirmed by Mathare United on...

Kenyan motorsport star charts new path in stewarding Jan 19, 2025

Kenya’s Tuta Mionki is making a name for herself on the global motorsport stage. After a decade as a rally co-driver, she is now earning recognition a...

Eliud Kipchoge to make grand comeback at 2025 London Marathon Jan 17, 2025

Eliud Kipchoge will return to the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 27 April 2025. The 40-year-old will face a strong field as he looks to prove he can s...

Sports Disputes Tribunal orders Gor Mahia to hold elections in 90 days Jan 16, 2025

The Sports Disputes Tribunal has declared Gor Mahia Football Club's Executive Committee's continued stay in office unlawful and ordered the club to co...

CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025 Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

Harambee Stars bundled out of Mapinduzi Cup after 1-0 loss to Zanzibar Jan 10, 2025

The result also increased Zanzibar’s wins over Kenya to five matches with Kenya having won in 31 of their 42 previous meetings

Mapinduzi Cup: Burkina Faso awaits as Kenya and Zanzibar battle for final spot Jan 10, 2025

urkina Faso has already booked their place in the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over Tanzania. Now, the focus shifts to Hara...

Abud Omar named Harambee Stars captain for Mapinduzi Cup Jan 03, 2025

Abud Omar has been appointed as the new captain of Harambee Stars for the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup. The Kenya Police FC defender is ready to lead the nation...

Harambee Stars final squad named for Mapinduzi Cup Jan 01, 2025

The Football Kenya Federation has unveiled the final 26-man Harambee Stars squad for the Mapinduzi Cup. The team, set to travel to Zanzibar on January...

Beatrice Chebet smashes World 5km record in Barcelona Dec 31, 2024

Beatrice Chebet, Kenya’s double Olympic champion, ended 2024 on a high note by setting a new world record in the 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barce...

Arnold Origi opens up on rejoining Harambee Stars and coaching journey Dec 29, 2024

Arnold Origi, Harambee Stars’ Goalkeeper Coach, reflects on his return to the national team and his journey into coaching. From reuniting with Interim...

Harambee Stars start training for Mapinduzi Cup Dec 28, 2024

The Harambee Stars have kicked off their preparations for the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup with their first training session at Mpesa Foundation Academy. As the...

Fallen volleyball star Janet Wanja honoured by Kenya Pipeline Club Dec 27, 2024

Kenya Pipeline Volleyball Club has announced the retirement of jersey number 7 in honour of Janet Wanja, a volleyball icon who passed away last night...

Kimanzi and Origi lead Harambee Stars’ interim technical bench for Mapinduzi Cup Dec 25, 2024

Francis Kimanzi makes a return to the Harambee Stars as interim head coach for the Mapinduzi Cup, with former international Arnold Origi joining as go...

Kenya’s U17 AFCON hopes dashed by Uganda in heavy defeat Dec 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign came to a devastating end after a 5-0 defeat to Uganda in the CECAFA qualifiers. The...

Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Otuoma succumbs to motor neurone disease Dec 21, 2024

Diagnosed in May 2021, Otuoma’s illness marked the end of his football career.

Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya CEO Sarah Shibutse sent on compulsory leave Dec 21, 2024

The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has sent CEO Sarah Shibutse on a 90-day compulsory leave over alleged financial mismanagement, as the agency fa...

CAF President Motsepe praises Kenya’s CHAN 2024 preparations Dec 20, 2024

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe visited Kenya to assess CHAN 2024 preparations, touring key stadiums and meeting President William Ruto at State Hou...

Kenya’s AFCON dreams dim after loss to Tanzania Dec 18, 2024

Kenya’s U17 football team suffered a setback in their quest for AFCON qualification after losing 1-0 to Tanzania. They must now beat Uganda to stay in...

FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino meets new FKF President Hussein Mohammed Dec 18, 2024

The meeting was on the sidelines of the CAF Executive Meeting and the CAF Awards held in Marakkech, Morroco

Lookman, Banda and Williams among top winners at the 2024 CAF Awards Dec 17, 2024

Ademola Lookman, Barbra Banda, and Ronwen Williams were the standout winners at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. The ceremony celebrated Afr...

Diallo snatches derby win for Man Utd at Man City Dec 15, 2024

Manchester United stunned Premier League champions Manchester City with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at the Etihad on Sunday. Late goals from Bruno...

Marrakech hosts Africa’s football celebration at 2024 CAF Awards Dec 15, 2024

The 2024 CAF Awards will gather Africa’s finest football talents and legendary icons in a glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech,...

FKF commits to quick replacement for Firat to prepare for CHAN Dec 11, 2024

FKF vows swift action to appoint a new Harambee Stars coach, focusing on CHAN preparations after Engin Firat's resignation.

Kenya dismisses CHAN hosting rumours, promises readiness by February Dec 11, 2024

Kenya has dispelled rumours of losing its hosting rights for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) due to delays in facility upgrades. Sports C...

Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars set for training camp in Spain Dec 05, 2024

The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars team is set to depart for Huesca, Spain, for a week-long training camp. The 32 young players, selected from region...

Murkomen launches national talent camp to nurture young athletes Dec 04, 2024

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) National Sports Talent Camp, aimed at developing young ath...

CAF inspectors raise concerns over Nyayo and Kasarani stadia for CHAN 2024 Dec 03, 2024

CAF inspectors have flagged delays in renovations at Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia, warning that Kenya could lose hosting rights for the 2024 CHAN if the...

Nairobi City Thunder makes history with BAL qualification Dec 02, 2024

Nairobi City Thunder has made history by becoming the first Kenyan team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Playing at the Kasarani Ind...

Kenya’s Shujaa ready for Cape Town 7s challenge Dec 02, 2024

Kenya’s Shujaa is set to battle Australia and Spain in Pool B at the Cape Town 7s this weekend. The tournament, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Se...

Shujaa secure spot in ninth-place final with dominant display against Ireland Dec 01, 2024

Shujaa triumphed over Ireland 21-7 in a spirited performance at the Dubai 7s, advancing to the ninth-place final where they will face Uruguay. Kenya's...

Sebastian Sawe runs fastest Marathon of 2024 in Valencia Dec 01, 2024

Sebastian Sawe’s marathon debut at the 2024 Valencia Marathon was nothing short of historic. Clocking 2:02:05, the fastest marathon of the year, Sawe...

Preparations underway for the 2025 Safari Rally in Naivasha Nov 30, 2024

Preparations for the 2025 Safari Rally are in full swing, with the event set to take place in Naivasha from March 20-23. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipc...

Shujaa falls to France in Dubai opener despite spirited fight Nov 30, 2024

Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, narrowly lost 24-19 to France in their opening match of the 2024 HSBC World Rugby 7s Series in Dubai. Desp...

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 nominees announced Nov 29, 2024

FIFA has announced the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024, celebrating the top performances in men’s and women’s football. Fans can now...

Government proposes changes to Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund Nov 29, 2024

The government has proposed amendments to the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund to narrow its focus exclusively to sports and arts initiatives...

Tanzania surpasses Kenya in latest FIFA rankings Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s Harambee Stars have dropped to 108th in FIFA’s latest rankings, as neighbours Tanzania climbed six spots to 106th. The rankings reflect recent...

Kenya drawn against Somalia in U17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s U17 national football team will face defending champions Somalia in the 2025 U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers. The competition, set for 14-27 Decem...

Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards eye turnaround in Wednesday FKFPL matches Nov 27, 2024

Defending champions Gor Mahia will be desperate to end their winless streak as they face Kakamega Homeboyz on Wednesday in Machakos. AFC Leopards are...

Kenyan chess players struggle at World Cadets Championships in Italy Nov 26, 2024

Kenyan chess players faced a tough challenge at the World Cadets Chess Championships in Italy, with most finishing at the bottom of their categories.

WAFCON 2024: Hosts Morocco in the group of death Nov 24, 2024

The stage is set for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 following the group stage draw held in Rabat. Hosts Mor...

Kenyan boxers shine in Abuja, secure spots in Africa Military Games finals Nov 24, 2024

Kenyan boxers have stormed into the finals of the 2nd Africa Military Games Boxing Tournament in Abuja, with five KDF fighters, including captain Edwi...

CAF team conducts second inspection for CHAN 2024 in East Africa Nov 23, 2024

CAF has begun its second round of inspections in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya to evaluate preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Champi...

Kenya’s Emmaculate Anyango banned for six years over doping Nov 22, 2024

Kenyan runner Emmaculate Anyango has been handed a six-year ban after testing positive for banned substances, including testosterone and EPO. Her resu...

Mashemeji derby postponed due to venue unavailability Nov 21, 2024

The Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, Kenya’s biggest football rivalry, has been postponed due to Nyayo National Stadium’s unavailab...

Junior Starlets, Valarie Nekesa, and Coach Cheche earn historic CAF award nominations Nov 21, 2024

Kenya’s Junior Starlets, star striker Valarie Nekesa, and coach Mildred Cheche have earned prestigious nominations for the 2024 CAF Awards. The recogn...

Murkomen hints at Firat’s departure following Kenya's AFCON miss Nov 21, 2024

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat’s future hangs in the balance after Kenya failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sports Cab...

Engin Firat uncertain about future with Harambee Stars Nov 20, 2024

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has cast doubt on his future with the national team, saying he will decide whether to continue in January 2025. His c...

Harambee Stars end AFCON 2025 campaign with goalless draw against Namibia Nov 19, 2024

Kenya’s Harambee Stars wrapped up their AFCON 2025 qualifiers with a lacklustre 0-0 draw against Namibia in Polokwane, South Africa. With both teams a...

Harambee Stars face Namibia in final AFCON 2025 qualifier Nov 19, 2024

Harambee Stars will close their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign this afternoon with a dead-rubber match against Namibia at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in...

Beşiktaş signs Kenyan forward Cynthia Shilwatso Musungu Nov 16, 2024

Beşiktaş has strengthened its squad for the 2024/25 season with the signing of Kenyan forward Cynthia Shilwatso Musungu. The former Vihiga Queens play...

Hamza Anwar aims for victory at Guru Nanak Equator Rally Nov 16, 2024

Kenyan rally driver Hamza Anwar is gearing up for a strong finish at the Guru Nanak Equator Rally from November 29 to December 1. The two-time ARC Jun...

Firat: Kenya must face reality after AFCON disappointment Nov 16, 2024

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has admitted Kenya’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, which ended their hopes of qualifying for AFCON 2025, was a bitter...

Kenya’s AFCON hopes dashed after Zimbabwe draw Nov 15, 2024

Kenya’s journey to qualify for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations ended on Friday night with a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Polokwane. Jonah Ayunga’s equa...

Harambee Stars face critical test in AFCON 2025 qualifier against Zimbabwe Nov 15, 2024

Harambee Stars face a must-win match against Zimbabwe tonight in their bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With their hopes hanging by...

Ministry of Sports responds to claims of mistreatment of Kenya Women’s Amputee football team Nov 13, 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports has addressed recent claims that the Kenya Women’s National Amputee Football Team was mist...

Kitui court clears way for FKF county elections to proceed Nov 12, 2024

A Kitui court has lifted an order halting the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) county elections, initially scheduled for November 9. The elections, now...

Two Kenyan referees shortlisted for 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Nov 12, 2024

Kenyan referees Dickens Mimisa and Samuel Kuria are set to join top African match officials in Cairo for a pre-CHAN training camp, ahead of the 2025 A...

Ruud van Nistelrooy departs Manchester United after interim role as head coach Nov 11, 2024

Manchester United has confirmed that club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed his role as interim head coach after rejoining this summer. Van Nist...

Kenya women’s amputee football team finishes fourth at 2024 World Cup Nov 11, 2024

Kenya’s women’s amputee football team made a strong impression at the 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup, finishing fourth in the tournament held...

Harambee Stars travel to South Africa for AFCON qualifiers Nov 11, 2024

Kenya currently sits third in Group J with 4 points, with Cameroon leading the group with 10 points and Zimbabwe following with 8 points.

Man United thrash Leicester 3-0 in Van Nistelrooy's last game as interim boss Nov 10, 2024

Bruno Fernandes played a starring role as Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory over Leicester City on Sunday, marking a triumphant farewell for Ruu...

AFC Leopards rescue draw against Mara Sugar as Shabana, Bidco secure wins Nov 10, 2024

AFC Leopards fought back to claim a late draw against Mara Sugar, while Shabana FC celebrated their first win of the season with a spirited display ov...

Kenyan Premier League action heats up as teams seek vital points before break Nov 10, 2024

The FKF Kenya Premier League returns with a packed schedule today as teams look to secure important points before the international break. AFC Leopard...

Kenya Simbas hold off late Ugandan surge to keep Elgon Cup title Nov 09, 2024

Kenya Simbas retained the Elgon Cup title with a narrow 27-25 victory over Uganda Cranes at Nairobi's RFUEA Grounds.

Kenya names 23-man squad for Elgon Cup opener against Uganda Nov 09, 2024

Kenya’s head coach Jerome Paarwater has unveiled the 23 players set to face Uganda this afternoon in the opening leg of the Elgon Cup.

Amos Wanjala steps up to Harambee Stars as Firat unveils squad for final AFCON push Nov 08, 2024

Rising Stars captain Amos Wanjala has officially joined the senior Harambee Stars squad for Kenya's final AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Zimbabwe and N...

Court halts FKF branch elections following petition by Kenya Football Association Nov 08, 2024

The Kitui High Court has temporarily halted the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) branch elections following a petition by the Kenya Football Associatio...

CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 ups prize money for African clubs Nov 07, 2024

CAF Women’s Champions League kicks off in Morocco this weekend with Sh19.35 Million guaranteed for each team

Murkomen backs Kenya’s bid to host 2029 World Championships Nov 06, 2024

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has thrown his weight behind Athletics Kenya’s bid to host the 2029 World Championships, aiming to make Ke...

Kenya Police and Bandari FC stay unbeaten, Gor Mahia’s struggles continue Nov 06, 2024

Kenya Police and Bandari FC extended their unbeaten runs in the FKF Premier League on Wednesday, while Gor Mahia’s struggles deepened with another def...

Fonseca proud of Milan's bravery in 3-1 win at Real Madrid Nov 06, 2024

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca hailed his team’s courage after they stunned defending champions Real Madrid with a 3-1 victory in the Champions League...

Ruth Chepng’etich carries Kenya’s hopes as 2024 Athlete of the Year finalist Nov 05, 2024

Ruth Chepng’etich, a three-time Chicago Marathon champion, is Kenya’s sole finalist for the 2024 Athlete of the Year award after setting a new world r...

Kipchumba Murkomen declares Nick Mwendwa ineligible for FKF elections Nov 05, 2024

Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has barred outgoing FKF President Nick Mwendwa from contesting in the federation’s upcoming elections, citing term limit...

Tamirat Tola aims for marathon world record at New York Marathon Nov 03, 2024

Olympic champion Tamirat Tola is set to make a significant mark in marathon history today as he attempts to break the world record at the New York Cit...

Harambee Stars aim to bounce back against South Sudan in CHAN qualifier Nov 03, 2024

Harambee Stars are gearing up for a crucial CHAN qualifier against South Sudan this afternoon at Namboole Stadium in Uganda. After a disappointing 2-0...

Olunga becomes Al Duhail's top scorer with record-breaking Friday goal Nov 02, 2024

Kenyan star Michael Olunga has written his name into Al Duhail’s history by becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer for the Qatari side. The Haram...

All set for Kamukunji Peace Cup grand finale Nov 02, 2024

The 2024 Kamukunji Peace Cup reaches its thrilling conclusion today with two final matches at Kamukunji Grounds. Majengo AllStars and Shaurimoyo AllSt...

World champion Alamisi targets success at  Iten Cross Country Series Nov 01, 2024

World U20 5,000m champion Andrew Alamisi is determined to secure a second victory in Iten at the upcoming Athletics Kenya Cross Country series schedul...

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