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Nairobi City Stars dealt a major blow to Gor Mahia’s title hopes with a spirited 2-1 win at Dandora Stadium, as the relegation battlers snatched a crucial lifeline in the FKF Premier League survival race.

For more than three decades, Ken Odera has been a constant presence in Kenyan football. From his early days in Kamukunji to coaching at top clubs and mentoring youth in Shauri Moyo, his story is one of quiet commitment to the game and the communities it can change.

On a dusty pitch in Shauri Moyo, Kapsambu FC trains with little more than passion and borrowed gear. Despite financial struggles and a lack of equipment, the Nairobi County League side is chasing promotion with hope.

Emotional scenes played out at the Milimani High Court as the parents of a slain three-year-old testified in the murder case against ex-footballer Collins Okoth and his neighbour Sylvia Aoko.

The Kenyan Premier League title race has been thrown wide open after both Tusker and Police FC dropped points in Matchweek 31, setting up a thrilling three-game finale.

Seven matches are on the cards in the FKF Premier League this afternoon

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has handed down a raft of disciplinary rulings affecting clubs in the Division One League and the Women National Super League, citing serious infractions ranging from player impersonation to referee assault. The decisions underline growing governance concerns in Kenya’s lower football tiers.

The FKF Women Premier League title race is heading for a dramatic finale after Ulinzi Starlets were awarded a win over Zetech Sparks for fielding an ineligible player. The ruling puts Ulinzi just two points behind leaders Kenya Police Bullets with one round of fixtures left, setting up a thrilling final day showdown.

Kenyan distance runners Leonard Kipngeno and Lucy Ndambuki stole the show at the 2025 Generali Genève Half Marathon, clinching top honours in the men’s and women’s races and reaffirming Kenya’s dominance in global road racing.

Kenya’s 4x100m men’s relay team has qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a strong performance in the second round of the World Relay Championships in China.

As the FKF Premier League enters its final stretch, Kakamega Homeboyz bounced back from cup disappointment while Tusker FC kept their title hopes alive in a decisive weekend of action.

Kenya’s U20 national team has returned from their debut appearance at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations with one point and plenty of lessons. Despite a group stage exit, the Rising Stars are drawing optimism from the experience and calling for stronger structures and better preparation for future tournaments.

Kenya Police opened a five-point gap in the FKF Premier League title race while Nairobi City Stars sparked fresh hope in their survival bid as Matchweek 30 delivered pivotal results.

The Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards has been postponed after stadium complications linked to CHAN 2025 preparations left organisers without a viable venue.

In the heart of Majengo, where drugs and crime lure idle youth, one man is using boxing gloves as tools of transformation. This is the story of Coach Abdul Rashid Otieno, whose gritty mission to save "lost souls" is rewriting destinies - one punch at a time

Despite Kenya’s early exit from the U20 AFCON, midfielder Kevin Wangaya Injehu remains optimistic about the team’s future, after being named Man of the Match in their final group game against Nigeria.

Despite bowing out at the group stage of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Rising Stars assistant coach Anthony Akhulia and FKF President Hussein Mohammed have praised the team’s progress and expressed confidence in the players' future.

In Eastleigh, where many young people face limited opportunities, one coach has spent over a decade using football as a tool for transformation. John Mwaura’s Eastleigh Youth FC is more than just a team - it’s a lifeline for dozens of boys finding their way through sport.

Kenya’s U20 national team ended their AFCON campaign with a spirited 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Cairo - a result that saw them exit the tournament, but not without leaving a mark.

NOC-K President Paul Tergat announced the decision in a virtual meeting of the Committee's executive, noting that the exercise, originally slated for April 24, will be suspended until after Otula's internment.

Gor Mahia has held Shabana FC responsible for the stampede and fan unrest that disrupted their FKF Premier League match in Kisii, accusing the hosts of failing to provide adequate security.

The Football Kenya Federation has confirmed that 72 people were injured during Sunday’s FKF Premier League match at Gusii Stadium. FKF expressed deep concern over the incident, which they say undermines efforts to improve safety at local football events. The federation has promised a thorough investigation to hold those responsible accountable.

The incident occurred before the highly anticipated 2 p.m. kickoff between the two teams , who are currently placed third and fourth, respectively, in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League.

The Rising Stars, Kenya's U20 men's football National team, takes on Tunisia this evening hoping for redemption after losing to Morocco in their opening game of the ongoing U20 AFCON in Egypt.

Shujaa lost to Samoa in their opening fixture of the LA 7s while the Kenya Lionesses fell to Brazil and Spain

The Rising Stars started well, taking the lead in the 16th minute through striker Lawrence Ouma. However, familiar defensive mistakes cost them dearly in the crucial Group “B” encounter.

On Thursday, Okoth, 19, made a grand debut on the continental stage by scoring Kenya's first goal in their U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B opener against Morocco in Cairo, a match that Rising Stars ultimately lost 2-3.

The 2025 WRC Safari Rally recorded its highest attendance since Kenya’s return to the world stage, drawing over 400,000 fans. Attention now shifts to the 2026 edition - the final one under the current WRC contract.

Kenya’s national rugby sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, are in Los Angeles this weekend for a crucial tournament that could shape their international future. While the Lionesses remain in contention for promotion to the HSBC SVNS circuit, Shujaa face an emotional battle following a shock change in the tournament format that dashed their hopes of immediate core status return.

After a series of intense knockout rounds, Mombasa Phoenix emerged as champions, edging out the formidable Muslim Brothers in a closely fought final.

Muhoroni Youth have been relegated to Division One after FIFA found the club guilty of match manipulation. FKF has backed the decision and launched a full-scale crackdown on corruption in Kenyan football.

President William Ruto welcomed the UEFA Champions League trophy to State House Nairobi on Friday, marking its return to Kenya after 13 years.

The iconic silverware, a symbol of Europe’s elite club competition, is in the country for a three-day tour from Thursday to Saturday, its first appearance in Kenya since 2012.

Kenya’s Rising Stars made a spirited return to the AFCON U20 stage after 46 years but were edged 3-2 by Morocco in a thrilling Group B opener in Cairo.

Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Chairman Paul Otula has died, prompting a wave of tributes from sports and government leaders. National Olympic Committee of Kenya President Paul Tergat and Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo were among those who mourned the long-serving administrator and former school principal.

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, marking the country’s first appearance at the event in 46 years.

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 complete the comeback.

Chipu wrapped up their 2025 Barthes Cup campaign with a dramatic 21-20 victory over hosts Zimbabwe U20 in Harare, bouncing back from midweek disappointment to secure second place in the four-team tournament.

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 a stunning debut win while Assefa shattered the women’s only marathon record, capping off a historic day on the streets of London.

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 generation of basketballers in Shauri Moyo.

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 World Rugby Sevens Series. Through an online petition, Kwambo is rallying fans, unions, and the media to help protect the values of diversity and inclusivity that he says are under threat.

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 knocked out in the Round of 16 in Libya.

Kabras Sugar produced a commanding performance to defeat Menengai Oilers 33-12 at the Nakuru ASK Showground on Saturday, successfully defending their Enterprise Cup title just two weeks after clinching the Kenya Cup.

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet stole the show at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League with record-breaking performances on Saturday, while Ferdinand Omanyala finished second in a highly competitive men's 100 metres final.

Kenya’s top athletes are set to launch their 2025 season at the Wanda Diamond League opener in Xiamen, China, on Saturday, 26 April. With the Diamond League Final and World Championships on the horizon, the meeting marks an important first step for stars like Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Ferdinand Omanyala.

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, while KPA edged through to the Round of 16 with a thrilling five-set win over Litto of Cameroon.

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 final qualifying round, sealing a 4-1 aggregate loss.

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, with a 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup spot on the line.

Full details are yet to be revealed but, as with her compatriot's 1:59:40.2 marathon in Vienna in 2019, she is likely to be aided by "in and out" pacers, new high-tech shoes and kit and other technological, physiological and psychological help that will mean any record would not be officially recognised.

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 bounced back strongly and Kenya Prisons continued to struggle in Libya.

GSU remain unbeaten at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships, while fellow Kenyan sides Kenya Prisons and Kenya Ports Authority face early setbacks in group-stage action in Libya.