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Fresh off a historic Tour de France performance, Eritrean cycling star Biniam Girmay has set his sights on the prestigious Milan-Sanremo race in 2025. As he reflects on past challenges and sharpens his preparation, Girmay is determined to become the first African to claim victory in the gruelling 298 km event.
The government has proposed amendments to the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund to narrow its focus exclusively to sports and arts initiatives. If approved, the changes will remove social programs from the fund’s scope, prioritizing infrastructure development, equipment provision, and direct support for athletes and artists.
Kenyan chess players faced a tough challenge at the World Cadets Chess Championships in Italy, with most finishing at the bottom of their categories.
Kenyan boxers have stormed into the finals of the 2nd Africa Military Games Boxing Tournament in Abuja, with five KDF fighters, including captain Edwin Okong’o, delivering stellar performances to raise hopes for a strong medal haul.
The Kenyan government has appointed a 12-member task force, including athletes Catherine Ndereba and Essie Akida, to tackle the rising gender-based violence in sports and ensure safer environments for female athletes.
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 Junior champion is determined to make history with his first ARC and KNRC win at the season-ending event.
Kenya’s Atete Benzinge delivered a strong performance at the FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN) in Marrakech, Morocco, finishing third in the WMX Class. Team Kenya also celebrated two more podium finishes in the MX50 and MX65 categories, earning fourth place overall in the competition.
Kenyan riders are in Marrakech, Morocco, for this weekend’s Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN) Championship. The event brings together over 200 riders from 10 countries, including Uganda and South Africa.
Kenya’s men’s cricket team has qualified for the 2025 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Finals despite a 61-run loss to Zimbabwe in their final match of the Sub-regional Qualifier B. The tournament, held at Nairobi Gymkhana Grounds, saw Kenya finish in second place, earning a spot in the next stage. Here's a look at how the final day of matches unfolded.
Kenya cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Seychelles in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B, thanks to a standout performance by skipper Shem Ngoche. His three-wicket haul helped limit Seychelles to 74 runs, setting up an easy chase for the Kenyan batters at Ruaraka.
Kenya's Liz Andiego and Boniface Mogunde have advanced to the finals of the Africa Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, marking a strong showing for the team. While Andiego and Mogunde vie for gold, Vincent Ochieng and Robert Okaka secured bronze medals after valiant semi-final efforts.
Kenya's bowling attack shone in their 129-run victory over Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier B in Nairobi on Tuesday. Gerald Mwendwa led the charge, taking five wickets for just seven runs, as Kenya defended a total of 175/9 with ease. The win boosts Kenya’s chances of advancing in the tournament, with matches against Seychelles and Zimbabwe still to come.
Kenyan rally driver Karan Patel secured his third career win at the 2024 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally in the Bugesera region, alongside co-driver Tauseef Khan in a Skoda Fabia R5. Patel dominated the challenging stages of the penultimate round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC), finishing with a commanding lead and adding another title to his impressive record.
Kenya's national motocross team is set for the 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 25-27.
Kenya has made a strong start at the Africa Elite Men and Women Championships in Kinshasa, with four boxers advancing directly to the semi-finals and securing at least bronze medals. The draws, conducted on October 18, handed byes to seven boxers from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and Ethiopia, allowing them to progress without stepping into the ring yet.
Kenya's boxing team, known as the "Hit Squad," has departed for Kinshasa, DR Congo, to compete in the Africa Elite Boxing Championships from October 14 to 27.
In Lamu County, a rising boxer, Ahmed Hamid, 22, is one of the devotees who embraced boxing after being bullied by his schoolmates in secondary school.
Kenya’s master swimmers showcased exceptional talent at the Uganda Swimming Federation National Masters Swimming Championship, earning standout results and setting new personal bests in various events. The competition brought together top swimmers from the region, with Kenyan athletes making a strong mark on the regional stage.
Kenya wrapped up its Paralympic campaign in Paris with a mixed bag of results, securing only one silver medal in the men’s long jump. Para cyclist Kennedy Ogada, the only African to compete in both the Time Trial and Road Race B1, battled through exhaustion and mechanical issues but made history for the country. Despite the challenges, Ogada remains optimistic about the future, setting his sights on the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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 Sports, Solid Rock Promotions, and the Kenya Professional Boxing Council (KPBC), this event aims to increase opportunities for local boxers and enhance the profile of boxing in Kenya.
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 sport has experienced a steady decline, with no recent medalists emerging to carry on its legacy. In a bid to revitalise boxing in the country, the Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) has launched the “Nairobi Fight Night,” a monthly event aimed at providing more opportunities for professional boxers. This initiative promises to foster a new era for Kenyan boxing, combining local talent with a vision for growth and sustainability in the sport.
Journeyman Tyler Ongwae joins Nairobi City Thunder from German club Niners Chemnitz
In a critical examination of the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's recent report has unveiled serious concerns regarding financial mismanagement and corruption during the previous administration. As newly-appointed Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen pledges to uphold ethical standards, the findings present a formidable challenge to his efforts in reforming the sports sector in Kenya.
Cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye's story of borrowing a bike from the German team has sparked widespread concern about Nigeria's preparedness, while other athletes like Annette Echikunwoke and Favour Ofili have also suffered similar setbacks in the past
Ngamba beat France's Davina Michel by a unanimous decision to become the first representative of the refugee team to win a medal at the Olympics
In four appearances at the Olympic Games (2000, 2004, 2020, and 2024), Kenya has exited all without winning a single match, suffering losses in all their 18 matches at Olympics
Brazil and Poland, on other hand, will meet in each in what promises to be an entertaining match with both teams battling to win the group.
Zeddy Cherotich is the first female judoka to represent Kenya at the Olympics
Established in Kenya in 1964, judo has seen steady growth but has yet to secure an Olympic medal. As Zeddy Cherotich gears up for her debut in Paris, the country hopes to build on its recent successes in continental tournaments and achieve a historic Olympic breakthrough.
From the Bronx to the Olympic spotlight, breakdancing makes its historic debut at the Paris 2024 Games, bringing youthful energy and hip-hop culture to the world stage.
