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Gov't increases immigration department budget to Sh20.1bn amid rising passports demand
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to the Directorate of Immigration, an estimated 5,000 passport applications are processed daily, highlighting the growing demand for travel...

National Assembly starts probe into alleged mismanagement of sports fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum dismissed the allegations, stating that SASDF operates under strict regulations.

Match Preview: AFC Leopards eye third place as FKF Premier League action heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Beyond the crucial points at stake, this fixture carries extra significance for Leopards as they aim to surpass rivals Gor Mahia, adding even more ant...

Kenya National Library Services seeks MPs’ help over Sh63m rent arrears owed by Ministry of Sports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Nzivo told the committee that KNLS requires Sh90 million for repairs and maintenance of its branches in Nakuru, Buruburu, and its headquarters at Comm...

Eldoret Sports Club to host 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Pri...

Gor Mahia treasurer accuses chairman of delaying elections to extend his tenure
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gor Mahia’s treasurer, Dolphina Odhiambo, has accused club chairman Ambrose Rachier of deliberately delaying elections to extend his tenure unlawfully...

Treasury boosts Immigration Department’s budget to tackle delays in issuance of crucial documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The Treasury clarified that the new funding model is a one-off arrangement meant to meet specific needs.

Kenyan motorsport star charts new path in stewarding
Rama Mohammed  |  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...

Mombasa Sports Club ladies hockey team appeals for support to secure African Championship spot
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 18, 2025

Mombasa Sports Club Ladies Hockey Team faces the daunting challenge of raising Ksh.6.3 million in less than two weeks to secure their spot in the Afri...

Sports Disputes Tribunal orders Gor Mahia to hold elections in 90 days
Rama Mohammed  |  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...

Kenya Academy of Sports drawn in Group A for CAF girls’ U17 tournament
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 04, 2025

Kenya Academy of Sports (K.A.S) Under-17 team has been placed in Group A of the inaugural Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), set to kick off...

Volleyball icon Janet Wanja to be buried on January 3 at Lang’ata Cemetery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Wanja was a member of the Kenyan team that won the historic FIVB World Grand Prix title in Australia in 2015.

Court halts Muturi’s role as motor sports federation chairman
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to formal communication from the club, its newly appointed board does not include Muturi, thereby disqualifying him from representing the cl...

Two fencing enthusiasts on mission to make young Kenyans embrace the sport
DW News  |  Dec 22, 2024

Ndolo is a co-founder of the Kenyan Fencing Federation, which has officially been part of the World Fencing Association since 2019.

State clears passport backlog, opens new offices to ease access for job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.

Three-day 'Sports for Peace' event in Baringo concludes with calls for unity
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2024

These activities provided an avenue for youth to enhance their skills in sports while also engaging in dialogue about their roles in promoting peace a...

Government pledges ruthless fight against merchants of harmful drugs in athletics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The Deputy President further highlighted the role of sports in fostering national unity and praised athletes for their contributions to the country's...

Hussein Mohammed and McDonald Mariga win FKF elections
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2024

The new FKF president is expected to address long-standing issues, including enhancing governance.

Murkomen launches national talent camp to nurture young athletes
Rama Mohammed  |  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...

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