Category: Sports
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NOC-K officials present Elynah Shiveka as new board member. PHOTO/NOC-K The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has officially announced the appointment of Elynah Shiveka to its board, strengthening the organisation’s leadership ahead of a crucial Olympic cycle. This appointment comes at a time when NOC-K is working to position Kenya for success on the…
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Image caption, Lewis Miley became Newcastle United’s youngest Premier League player when he made his top-flight debut in 2023 Joelinton says it was troubling to see Newcastle United team-mate Lewis Miley “get stick” after a landmark moment, but the Brazilian believes genuine supporters are firmly behind the teenager. Miley chose to limit replies to a…
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The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for calm and reconciliation ahead of the upcoming football match between Kenyan and Somali teams, emphasizing that recent tensions should not affect sporting relations. Speaking on Thursday, the CS noted that Kenyans should approach the weekend fixture with a spirit of sportsmanship rather than seeking retribution over…
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If Dan Pembroke isn’t at the track, you will probably find him at his allotment. It is where the first seed of an idea grew into something far greater; an initial enjoyment of growing hops and dabbling with home brew kits has bloomed into an actual beer with his name on the can. In the…
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An incident involving a football match has led to a major international apology, reminding everyone of the importance of sportsmanship. A viral video showing supporters of Mogadishu City Club disrespecting the Kenyan flag at Nyayo Stadium has prompted a formal apology from the Somali football club. The incident, which took place during a match last…
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Kenya’s national baseball5 youth team is set to officially step into the global stage, making their first-ever Baseball5 Youth World Cup match at the Parque La Loma Court in Nayarit, Mexico. The team, comprising eight dynamic and determined players, has spent the last month in intensive residential training at Africa Nazarene University. Now, their hard…
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Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has sent a stern warning to anyone desecrating symbols of national unity, saying it is punishable by law. CS Murkomen said the National Flag, Emblems and Names Act is there to regulate the use of the country’s national symbols, including the national flag, emblems, names, words, and…
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Hellen Gichuru during the launch of the Royal Stars Volleyball Academy/Photo Courtesy The government has been urged to invest more in identifying and nurturing children’s talents at an early age to prevent wasted potential and secure brighter futures for the youth. Speaking in Ruiru during the launch of the Royal Stars Volleyball Academy, education stakeholders…
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African Junior weightlifting champion Joshua Amunga poses for a photo during a past event. Photo/Handout. African 60kg junior weightlifting champion Joshua Amunga is setting his sights higher as he prepares for the 2025 World Weightlifting Championship scheduled for October 2–10 in Norway. At only 19, Amunga says his focus is on regaining full strength and…
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FILE: Brazil’s forward Neymar controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Venezuela at the Arena Pantanal stadium in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, on October 12, 2023. After nearly a year and a half out through injury, star forward Neymar will return to the Brazil…