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Oyier and Watitwa crowned Rangers eSports champions

Sammy Oyier and 14-year-old Brilliant Watitwa are the 2025 Rangers eSports tournament champions.

Oyier and Watitwa crowned Rangers eSports champions

Omondi leads team to victory at KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Thika

Omondi leads team to victory at KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Thika

Amusala clinches top honors at KenGen golf tournament in Kisumu

Amusala clinches top honors at KenGen golf tournament in Kisumu

ESports: Naivasha set to host Rangers Esports Biggest tournament this Sunday

ESports: Naivasha set to host Rangers Esports Biggest tournament this Sunday

Kenya Cup: Who will blink first in Rai derby today?

Oilers on revenge mission against formidable Kabras Sugar. Kabras keen to win fourth straight Kenya Cup title at home today.

Kenya Cup: Who will blink first in Rai derby today?

Odongo gears for India's Rugby Premier League

Kenya Sevens Star Patrick Odongo will be heading to India for the Inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) scheduled to take place from the 1st to the 15th of June 2025 in Mumbai.

Odongo gears for India's Rugby Premier League

Oilers seek to end Kabras Sugar dominance in Kenya Cup

Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has issued a rallying call to his charges, insisting that history will count for nothing when they take on defending champions Kabras Sugar on Saturday.

Oilers seek to end Kabras Sugar dominance in Kenya Cup

Over 100 golfers to grace KenGen event

The picturesque Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu will come alive today as it hosts the much-anticipated KenGen Golf Tournament.

Over 100 golfers to grace KenGen event

Why Menengai Oilers is not afraid of Kabras Sugar ahead of Rai Derby final

Menengai Oilers are walking into Saturday’s clash with defending champions Kabras Sugar with their heads high and hearts full of belief.

Why Menengai Oilers is not afraid of Kabras Sugar ahead of Rai Derby final

Newbies Ng'iya Girls and defending champions Tigoi dominate nationals

Debutants Ng’iya Girls High School came from a goal down to stun Mpesa Academy 2-1 to kick off their Brookside KSSSA National Term One debut on the front foot.

Newbies Ng'iya Girls and defending champions Tigoi dominate nationals

East Africa champs St Joseph Girls and St Anthony's Kitale eye semis

East Africa champions St Joseph Girls Kitale will be keen to secure a place in the semifinals of the ongoing 2025 KSSSA National Term One games at Shanzu TTC.

East Africa champs St Joseph Girls and St Anthony's Kitale eye semis

Ng'iya Girls aim to slay more giants at national games

Ng’iya Girls is a renowned academic giant not only in Siaya but in the Nyanza region and nationally.

Ng'iya Girls aim to slay more giants at national games

So close yet so far for brave Shujaa in Singapore 7s

Despite taking a narrow 7-0 halftime lead, Shujaa were no match for the clinical Fijians who blitzed past the Kenyan defence in the final half to win 21-12 after touching down three tries.

So close yet so far for brave Shujaa in Singapore 7s

Homeboyz skin AFC Leopards, Mathare edge Rangers

The Slum Boys have blown hot and cold this season, but one defeat in their last seven matches has lifted the team to almost the safety zone after three wins and three draws.

Homeboyz skin AFC Leopards, Mathare edge Rangers

St Joseph's Girls Kitale seek to reclaim handball title in Mombasa

Two years ago, St Joseph's Girls Kitale announced themselves as the queens of handball during the Brookside KSSSA national Term One games.

St Joseph's Girls Kitale seek to reclaim handball title in Mombasa

Shujaa's date with destiny after stunning Ireland, France

Kenya stunned world champions France 10-7 and Ireland 17-7 to get to the semis.

Shujaa's date with destiny after stunning Ireland, France

Shujaa facing relegation play-offs ahead of Singapore 7

After a red carpet entrance back to the World Rugby Sevens Series, Kenya Sevens face an almost immediate setback of being relegated back to the Challenger Series.

Shujaa facing relegation play-offs ahead of Singapore 7

It's mental battle for Asumbi Girls ahead of nationals

Despite being majorly composed of Form Two students, Nyanza basketball queens Asumbi Girls High School are not afraid of playing national champions in Group B.

It's mental battle for Asumbi Girls ahead of nationals

St Joseph Girls Kitale confident of reclaiming national handball title

Two years ago, St Joseph Girls Kitale announced themselves as the queens of handball during the Brookside KSSSA national Term One games.

St Joseph Girls Kitale confident of reclaiming national handball title

Kenya Sevens seek redemption at Singapore Sevens

After a red carpet entrance back to the World Rugby Sevens Series, Kenya Sevens face an almost immediate setback of being relegated back to the Challenger Series.

Kenya Sevens seek redemption at Singapore Sevens

Nyanza champs Asumbi Girls eye perfect debut at nationals

Newly crowned Nyanza basketball queens Asumbi Girls High School is a team with confidence.

Nyanza champs Asumbi Girls eye perfect debut at nationals

Kisii School keen to use third-time lucky charm in Mombasa

Arstone said they believe in themselves despite their narrow 3-0 win over St Mary’s Yala at the Nyanza Region finals.

Kisii School keen to use third-time lucky charm in Mombasa

Kisii School eager to break underdog tag at nationals

Kisii School has won the Nyanza Region 15s title, emerging as the new powerhouses of the sport by defeating long-time champions Maseno School and St. Mary’s School Yala.

Kisii School eager to break underdog tag at nationals

It's another Rai derby in Kenya Cup final and Enterprise Cup

Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers will renew rivalry in cup finals. Shujaa finish 10th at Hong Kong Sevens and are staring at relegation.

It's another Rai derby in Kenya Cup final and Enterprise Cup

Riaroh outshines rivals to win Nyanza Golf Club's Monthly Mug

Christine Riaroh delivered a stellar performance to emerge as the overall winner of the March Babies Monthly Mug at the scenic Nyanza Golf Club, located on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Riaroh outshines rivals to win Nyanza Golf Club's Monthly Mug

Manyatta keen to replicate 2023 East Africa heroics at nationals

Four-time Nyanza Region handball champions Manyatta High School want to represent Kenya at the East Africa games this year.

Manyatta keen to replicate 2023 East Africa heroics at nationals

FKF Premier League: Bandari dock Ulinzi Stars points to close in on top four

Bandari FC closed in on the top four teams after seeing off Ulinzi Stars 2-1 in a FKF Premier League match played at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa.

FKF Premier League: Bandari dock Ulinzi Stars points to close in on top four

Menengai Oilers stun favorites KCB to set up Rai Derby Kenya Cup final

Menengai Oilers are through to the 2024-2025 Kenya Cup final.

Menengai Oilers stun favorites KCB to set up Rai Derby Kenya Cup final

Kabras Sugar book 10th consecutive Kenya Cup final

Defending champions Kabras Sugar are through to their 10th straight Kenya Cup final.

Kabras Sugar book 10th consecutive Kenya Cup final

School games: Dr Aggrey ready to defend basketball crown on home soil

National boys’ basketball defending champions Dr Aggrey feel no pressure as they prepare to defend their title when the KSSSA National Term One games tip off.

School games: Dr Aggrey ready to defend basketball crown on home soil

FKF Premier League: Tusker top the league ahead of Mashemeji Derby

Tusker on Saturday ascended to the top of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League standings following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bidco United

FKF Premier League: Tusker top the league ahead of Mashemeji Derby

MMUST and Daystar Falcons promoted to Kenya Cup

MMUST Rugby and Daystar University Falcons have secured their places in the prestigious Kenya Cup after emphatic victories in the promotion playoffs.

MMUST and Daystar Falcons promoted to Kenya Cup

Shujaa finish 10th at Hong Kong Sevens

Kenya Sevens mixed run at the second last leg of the 2024-2025 HSBC SVNS ended on Sunday after finishing a distant 10th at the Hong Kong Sevens.

Shujaa finish 10th at Hong Kong Sevens

Peace and title ambitions at stake as Gor face Ingwe in 96th Mashemeji Derby

Fans can finally breathe easy as Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards lock horns in the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium.

Peace and title ambitions at stake as Gor face Ingwe in 96th Mashemeji Derby

Mashemeji Derby ends in draw as AFC Leopards slow down Gor title charge

Gor Mahia’s FKF Premier League title charge was slowed down on Sunday after rivals AFC Leopards held the record Kenyan champions to a 0-0 draw in front of a fully packed Nyayo Stadium.

Mashemeji Derby ends in draw as AFC Leopards slow down Gor title charge

KCB face Oilers test as Kabras aim another Kenya Cup final

KCB, eight-time Kenya Cup champions, are determined to reclaim their place at the top and will be banking on their experience and home support to get past a spirited Oilers side.

KCB face Oilers test as Kabras aim another Kenya Cup final

St Joseph Girls Kitale eye elusive national title in Mombasa

St Joseph Girls Kitale are planning to go for the elusive KSSSA national hockey girls’ title this year when the Term One games kick off at Shanzu TTC next month in Mombasa.

St Joseph Girls Kitale eye elusive national title in Mombasa

Shujaa target Hong Kong quarters despite mixed results

Shujaa lost to Great Britain after stunning Spain yesterday. They must beat France to make quarter-finals today.

Shujaa target Hong Kong quarters despite mixed results

Shujaa knocked out of Hong Kong sevens after defeat to France

Kenya Sevens have been knocked out of Hong Kong Sevens after losing to France 14-7 Saturday morning.

Shujaa knocked out of Hong Kong sevens after defeat to France

Kenya Sevens book duel with South Africa after Hong Kong exit

Shujaa lost 14-7 to defending World Rugby Sevens champions France in their penultimate final Group C match to bow out of the quarterfinal contention.

Kenya Sevens book duel with South Africa after Hong Kong exit

Kenya Cup lands Sh10m sponsorship deal from KBL

The stage is set for an exciting showdown in the 2024-2025 Kenya Cup semis tomorrow involving the league’s top four teams.

Kenya Cup lands Sh10m sponsorship deal from KBL

Shujaa stun Spain in Hong Kong Sevens opener

Kenya Sevens kicked off their Hong Kong Sevens campaign on the front foot after stunning World Rugby Sevens Series second-placed outfit Spain 19-0.

Shujaa stun Spain in Hong Kong Sevens opener

Shujaa go down to Great Britain at Hong Kong Sevens

Kenya Sevens dreams of making the Hong Kong quarterfinals with a game to spare were slowed down after Shujaa surrendered a 7-0 lead to lose 12-7 to Great Britain.

Shujaa go down to Great Britain at Hong Kong Sevens

Shujaa seek redemption in Hong Kong after Vancouver struggles

Kenya must do well in Hong Kong to improve their chances of avoiding relegation play-offs.

Shujaa seek redemption in Hong Kong after Vancouver struggles

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