East Africa sports Stories

Uganda Cubs make historic debut at 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Uganda makes its maiden appearance at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, facing France, Chile, and Canada as the young Cubs aim to shine on the gl...

Kariobangi Sharks, Shabana FC share spoils in contoversial draw at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 01, 2025

Shabana FC were left fuming after seeing what they believed was a legitimate goal ruled out.

Kenya exports Sh50.87 billion worth of goods to US ahead of AGOA expiry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Trade data shows that more than half of Kenya’s exports to the US consist of clothing, macadamia, coffee, titanium ores and concentrates, and black te...

IOC, Saudi Arabia end partnership on inaugural Olympic Esports Games
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The decision brings to a close a 12-year partnership that had positioned Saudi Arabia as host of the inaugural event, originally scheduled to take pla...

KPA applauds streamlined ETA system amid surge in cruise tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

KPA Chairman Benjamin Tayari praised the government for its continued focus on digitising travel systems, noting that the streamlined ETA platform had...

Kenya records highest electricity imports as domestic supply dips
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Power purchased from Uganda nearly doubled compared to the previous month, reaching 32.5 million kWh in August from 18.95 million kWh in July.

Senate demands answers on Sh419 million Deaflympics budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Senator Asige highlighted the importance of the Deaflympics as a platform that goes beyond sports, offering recognition and opportunities for athletes...

Trader sues to block duty-free rice imports over lack of public participation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The trader says the gazette notice issued on July 28 is unconstitutional and unfairly benefits the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC), which wa...

Kenya Police FC bow out of CAF Champions League after 4–1 aggregate loss to Al Hilal
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 24, 2025

With continental ambitions now dashed, the Kenya Police will shift their focus back to domestic duty as they aim to defend their now named SportPesa P...

Top stars set for National Cross Country Championships in Eldoret
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

The highly anticipated event will also serve as the official Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships, set for January 10...

Ruto declares food security key to Kenya’s sovereignty
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 20, 2025

The President said Kenya must shift from a net food importer to a regional agricultural powerhouse.

Nairobi United sink Étoile du Sahel 2–0 in CAF Confederation Cup first leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 19, 2025

The 2–0 victory puts Nairobi United in firm control ahead of the return leg in Tunisia, needing only to avoid a heavy defeat to advance to the CAF Con...

Nairobi United–Étoile du Sahel CAF match to be played behind closed doors
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 18, 2025

Following consultations between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), it was decided that the match wou...

Kenya Police FC fall to Al Hilal in CAF Champions League first-leg clash at Ulinzi
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

The match, played behind closed doors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, saw the visitors take control early on and secure a crucial away win courtesy of A...

Three missing as boat capsizes during East Africa Ocean Festival in Mombasa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 19 passengers were rescued safely, while search and rescue operations continue to locate the three individuals who...

Sh44 billion Talanta Stadium project hits 61 per cent completion milestone
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

Key infrastructure supporting the stadium includes a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Ngong Road, a railway station providing access to the stadium,...

Lake Victoria fish farmers seek government aid to counter cross-border harassment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Senate Agriculture Committee chairperson Wafula Wakoli said fishermen are frequently stopped, detained, and have their boats or gear confiscated under...

Kenya among first to receive Ethiopian exports under historic AfCFTA launch
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The inaugural shipment, dispatched by Ethiopian Airlines Cargo from Bole International Airport, comprised meat, vegetables, fruits, coffee, and beans,...

Agriculture Ministry blames external factors for drop in 2024/25 KTDA tea payments
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Farmers have voiced strong concerns about price disparities between the East and West Tea Blocks, questionable expenditures, excessive sitting allowan...

Kenya Ports Authority wins global sustainability award in Japan
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The project topped in the Environmental Care category after beating two other finalists from the record-breaking pool of global submissions.

KURA announces closure of Jamhuri Road for sewer, drainage construction at Talanta Sports City
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The agency explained that the works are crucial to address long-standing drainage problems that have frequently caused flooding around Jamuhuri and Ng...

Kagwe and Oparanya push for digital coffee auction, target triple production
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The platform will allow buyers to participate in real-time across the world, a shift they say will bring transparency and fair pricing to a sector lon...

Pharmacy board dismisses claims of medicine import ban, says drug supply uninterrupted
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The PPB explained that the ongoing review of medical product registrations is part of a routine regulatory process required by the 2022 Pharmacy and P...

Kenya avoids WADA suspension, agrees to meet anti-doping standards within four months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Only three organisations remain non-compliant with the WADA code: the National Anti-Doping Organisations of Russia and Sri Lanka, and the Internationa...

COTU rejects role in committee supervising sugar factory layoffs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

In a letter dated October 3, 2025, addressed to Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said the union would not...

Relief for passengers as aviation workers call off strike after government talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The truce ends more than two weeks of uncertainty that threatened to disrupt flights across the country.

Kenya’s trade deficit widens to Sh413.5 billion as imports outpace exports
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 02, 2025

At the start of the year, the outlook had been positive, with the trade deficit narrowing by 2.7 per cent to Sh375.5 billion, down from Sh385.9 billio...

Gucha Stars promoted to National Super League following disrupted match
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The fixture, played on September 26, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, was marred by disruptions. Kick-off was delayed for over an hour after Gucha...

US Embassy in Nairobi scales back operations following government shutdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The embassy encouraged the public to visit the official website, travel.state.gov, for the latest updates on service availability and operational stat...

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