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Kenya Simbas wrapped up their South African tour with a hard-fought 42-35 loss to Limpopo Blue Bulls on Thursday, 26th June 2025, in their final warm-up match ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup. Fielding a rotated squad, the Simbas impressed in the first half but were edged out in a high-scoring second-half contest at Nylstroom Rugby Club.

Faith Kipyegon delivered the fastest mile ever run by a woman on Thursday night in Paris, clocking 4:06.42 during a Nike-organised exhibition event. Though she missed the elusive sub-four-minute mark, the performance broke her own world record and reaffirmed her place at the pinnacle of middle-distance running.

South Sudanese sensation Khaman Maluach has made history as the highest-drafted African-born player in NBA history, going 10th overall to the Houston Rockets before being traded to the Phoenix Suns. The 18-year-old's inspiring journey - from fleeing conflict to starring at Duke and the Paris Olympics - now enters a new chapter in the NBA.

Rugby Africa has unveiled the full match schedule for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, set for July 8–19 in Uganda, with the tournament winner earning a direct ticket to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Nairobi will host the Africa Zone Sitting Volleyball Championship from July 1 to 10, with Kenya’s men’s and women’s teams eyeing a coveted spot at the 2025 World Cup in the United States.

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe will serve as second assistant referee in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage clash between Real Madrid and RB Salzburg on Friday in Philadelphia, marking his latest appointment on the international stage.

Faith Kipyegon is aiming to make history once again — this time by becoming the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile. The Olympic champion will take on the ambitious challenge on Thursday night in Paris, in a special Nike-organised time trial dubbed Breaking4.

The 2024/25 FKF Premier League season wrapped up in thrilling fashion, with champions Kenya Police FC lifting the title and the relegation battle going down to the final whistle. While Gor Mahia settled for second, Talanta FC and Nairobi City Stars were relegated, and Posta Rangers face a playoff to stay up.

Kenya Morans finished fourth at the 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens after a strong start gave way to narrow defeats in the semifinal and bronze medal playoff. A dominant quarterfinal win over Nigeria highlighted their campaign, but late setbacks against Madagascar and Zimbabwe saw them miss out on a podium finish.

Harambee Starlets fell 1-0 to Tanzania in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship final on Saturday, with an own goal by Enez Mango handing the hosts a record third title in a tightly contested match in Dar es Salaam.

Kenya B Morans wrapped up an unbeaten Day One at the Rugby Africa Sevens in Mauritius with dominant wins over Ghana and Uganda, topping Pool A after three straight victories without conceding in two of their matches.

Naivas thrashed champions Nairobi United 3-0 on the final day of the 2024/25 FKF National Super League season to seal a play-off spot, while APS Bomet earned direct promotion and three teams were officially relegated.

Kenya Sevens kicked off their Rugby Africa Sevens campaign in style with a dominant 38-0 win over Côte d'Ivoire. The youthful side, guided by coach Louis Kisia, combined early attacking flair with disciplined execution to set the tone for their tournament ambitions.

Harambee Starlets will take on hosts Tanzania in the final of the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge Cup on Saturday. Both teams are unbeaten and have yet to concede a goal, setting the stage for a thrilling finale in Dar es Salaam.

Faith Cherotich stormed to a world-leading 8:53.37 in the steeplechase at the Paris Diamond League, headlining a strong evening for Kenya that also saw Nelly Chepchirchir win the 1500m and Phanuel Koech break the World U20 record in the same event.

Nine Kenyan athletes are in action tonight at the Paris leg of the 2025 Diamond League, with Faith Cherotich, Nelly Chepchirchir, and Julius Yego among the headliners looking to deliver standout performances.

Kenya will host the final of the 2024 CHAN at Kasarani Stadium on 30 August 2025, as CAF confirmed venues and group allocations for the East Africa-led tournament.

Harambee Starlets cruised to a 4-0 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday evening, maintaining their perfect record at the CECAFA Women’s Championship and moving top of the group with nine points.

Two young captains are keeping grassroots football alive at Eastleigh’s PCEA grounds, where poor facilities and tight schedules haven’t stopped teams like Simba Matata FC and Melawa FC from showing up.

At Eastleigh’s PCEA grounds, Milawa FC is doing more than chasing league points, they're offering young men an alternative to crime and a shot at hope, purpose, and second chances through football.

Harambee Starlets will be out to extend their winning run at the CECAFA Women’s Championship when they take on South Sudan this afternoon in Dar es Salaam.

Harambee Starlets assistant coach Godfrey Oduor believes Kenya has what it takes to reach the global stage in women’s football if given the right support. His remarks came after the Starlets thrashed Uganda 4-0 at the CECAFA Women's Championship, where he praised the team's depth and called for greater investment in the women’s game across the region.

Kenya Morans are eyeing redemption at the 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup in Mauritius, with a revamped squad blending emerging talent and experienced names. Head coach Louis Kisia has backed his charges to reclaim the title last won in 2023, as they prepare for a tough group stage that includes defending champions Uganda.

Before the Starlets take to the field, Group B action will begin with hosts Tanzania facing off against Burundi in a 4:00 PM kick-off.

As it stands, elected sports officials are allowed to serve a maximum of two four-year terms, totaling eight years in office.

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a blistering world-leading 1:41.95 to win the men’s 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League, while Mary Moraa, racing on her 25th birthday, was edged into second in a dramatic women's 800m finish.

Kenya Police FC sealed their maiden FKF Premier League title with a game to spare after edging Shabana FC 1-0 in Machakos, as attention now turns to the relegation battle and final top-half finishes across the league.

Harambee Starlets kicked off their 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign with a clinical 3-0 win over Burundi in Dar es Salaam, setting the tone for a crucial Group B showdown against Uganda on Tuesday.

Kenya’s Lionesses wrapped up their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign with a dominant 49-0 win over Uganda’s Lady Cranes in Madagascar, keeping faint hopes of clinching the title alive ahead of South Africa’s final fixture.

Nairobi United were officially crowned 2023/24 National Super League champions following a 1-0 win over MOFA in Kisumu. Elsewhere, Darajani Gogo left it late to beat Fortune Sacco in Kerugoya

After earning a Master’s degree in Geology and becoming an IT specialist, John Gachie could have stayed away from football for good. But when his son showed interest in the sport, Gachie returned to the pitch - founding Simba Matata FC and reigniting a lifelong passion rooted in legacy, love, and community.

Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered commanding victories at the Oslo Diamond League, providing bright moments for Kenya on a night where others faltered. While Kenya's 5,000m hopes faded, these two rising stars made their mark with record-breaking performances.

Kenya’s sports sector is set to feel the pinch after the government reduced the Sports Fund allocation by Ksh 3 billion in the 2025/26 Financial Year - even as the overall budget for tourism, sports, culture, and recreation sees a significant increase.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States promises a new era for football fans, with FIFA set to roll out groundbreaking technology aimed at enhancing transparency and the viewing experience. From referee body cams and real-time VAR footage in stadiums to improved offside detection and digital substitution tablets, the tournament will serve as a testing ground for innovations shaping the future of the game.

Kenya’s Harambee Starlets have remained unmoved in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on 12 June 2025, staying at position 142. Despite a string of losses since February, the team now shifts focus to the upcoming CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania, hoping to bounce back and build momentum ahead of the crucial 2026 WAFCON qualifiers.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who once held a US university athletics record in the 1,500 metres, has died at the age of 28. Kipsang passed away in Washington, USA, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Chad in Marrakech is a sign of progress as Kenya gears up for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), with local-based players stepping up during a crucial phase of preparations.

South Africa’s women’s rugby team held off a determined late surge from the Kenya Lionesses to secure a narrow 19-12 win in a tense Rugby Africa Women’s Cup clash in Antananarivo.

Kenyan distance runner Daniel Kinyanjui has received a five-year doping ban after testing positive for a banned blood-boosting agent, while fellow countryman Benard Koech faces provisional suspension over suspicious biological passport data. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) also confirmed sanctions against athletes from Mexico and Croatia in its latest crackdown on anti-doping violations.

Since taking charge, McCarthy has overseen three matches: a 2-1 loss to Gabon in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Gambia, and the  goalless draw with Chad, who are ranked 177th globally.

The regional tournament will serve as a crucial warm-up ahead of Kenya’s final round qualifier for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against The Gambia.

A former New Mathare FC goalkeeper, Eric Wafula, popularly known as Jagoal, was killed by an angry mob in Pangani, Nairobi last week after allegedly stealing a mobile phone.

GSU are the 2024/25 Kenya Volleyball Federation Men’s League champions after overpowering KPA in a gripping finals series at Kasarani. The victory not only ended a two-year title drought but also came with a clean sweep of individual honours, underlining the paramilitary side’s dominance this season.

Kenya’s Hellen Obiri returned to winning ways on Saturday, edging out a strong field to claim victory at the Mastercard New York Mini 10-K. The double Olympic silver medallist clocked 30:44, narrowly holding off American Weini Kelati, who set a new US road 10K record in a thrilling finish.

Kenya’s preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations face a major financial hurdle, with Parliament’s Sports Committee warning of a critical budget shortfall. Lawmakers have flagged the lack of allocation for the Sh3.9 billion hosting rights fee as a threat to the country’s credibility, raising fresh doubts about readiness ahead of the continental showpiece.

The 2024/25 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) League season wrapped up in thrilling fashion at Kasarani, with Kenya Pipeline reclaiming the women’s title and Equity Bank making history in the men’s division. The season finale also saw top individual performers recognised, with Pipeline dominating the women’s awards.

Kenya's search for a breakthrough under new head coach Benni McCarthy continues after a goalless draw against Chad in Saturday's friendly match in Morocco, despite dominating proceedings.

Kenya dominated the full marathon categories, with Laban Korir reclaiming the men’s title in 2:18:26.

According to the BBC, Atieno, who represented Harambee Stars from between 2009 and 2012, faces eight charges relating to Buchanan, including assault causing bodily harm between January 1, 2012, and January 1, 2015.

Kenyan athletes delivered a night to remember in Rome, with Beatrice Chebet smashing records in the women’s 5000m and leading a series of strong performances at the fifth leg of the 2025 Diamond League.

The Kenya Lionesses kept their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup hopes alive with a commanding 28-5 win over Madagascar on Saturday, delivering another confident performance ahead of a crucial clash against South Africa.