Category: Sports
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Julius Kirwa, the Head Coach for Team Kenya at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized for his exceptional leadership by being named the SJAK Coach of the Month for September. Kirwa’s guidance proved pivotal in Tokyo, where he steered Team Kenya to a spectacular haul of 11 medals: seven gold,…
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This weekend marks a major highlight on Kenya’s golfing calendar with a triple-header of events, from the final scramble for the NCBA Golf Series grand finale spots to the prestigious NCBA Tea Fields Trophy and a huge junior golf turnout. The action kicks off with the NCBA Golf Series qualifying round at the Great Rift…
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In a decisive move to protect Kenya’s global legacy as a powerhouse of clean athletics, the Government has unveiled a comprehensive reform agenda to fortify its anti-doping framework. Speaking at Nyayo National Stadium, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, confirmed the government is moving swiftly to resolve outstanding World…
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Kenya’s quest for sporting glory is set to expand to the badminton court as a four-person squad prepares for the country’s historic debut at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, scheduled for November 15 to 26 in Japan. The trailblazing team comprises Titus Kiprop (30), Joseph Kago (33), Teresa Wambui (32), and Maryline Wanjiru (31), all…
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File image of President William Ruto with the Kenya athletics team. President William Ruto has announced that the government has disbursed Ksh27 million to 11 Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025 medalists. President William Ruto has announced that the government has disbursed Ksh27 million to Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025 medalists. Speaking on Thursday, October 2,…
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Former Great Olympics and Black Galaxies coach, Daniel Annor Walker, has died aged 62. He passed away after a short illness at his residence in Accra on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. Walker enjoyed a distinguished coaching career, managing several Ghanaian clubs, including Nania FC, Kpando Hearts of Lions and Berekum Chelsea. A holder of a…
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Dan Hardy saw something in Paul Hughes during the build-up to his epic first fight with Usman Nurmagomedov in January which he knew would define the fight. Confidence. Former British welterweight Hardy, who was on commentary duty for the PFL that night in Dubai, knew that would be key because he’d seen Hughes use it…
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Nairobi will this Sunday, October 5th, host the 5th Jubilee Live Free Race, East Africa’s biggest cycling event. The race, organized by the Grand Nairobi Bike Race in partnership with Jubilee Insurance, will start at 6:00 am at Nyayo Stadium. More than 3,500 cyclists from over 20 countries are expected to take part. To allow…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino says world football’s governing body “cannot solve geopolitical problems” as pressure mounts on the sport’s authorities to sanction Israel. A United Nations commission of inquiry concluded last month that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel’s participation in football was not included as a formal item on the agenda of a…
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Kenya’s U20 Women’s National team, the Rising Starlets, cruised into the third round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers after a commanding 4-0 victory over Ethiopia in the return leg played on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. The Rising Starlets, led by head coach Jackline Juma,…