Category: Sports
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Botswana declared a public holiday to celebrate the country’s victory in the men’s 4×400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first African nation to win the event. President Duma Boko hailed the gold medal as a “historic African win”, in an online address praising the team for their performance. He announced Monday,…
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At 32, Timothy Muriuki from Nairobi had already gone through more struggles than many people twice his age. He had seen five relationships collapse, each one leaving him more heartbroken and doubtful about what the future held. On top of that, he had been unemployed for nearly five years, trying to make ends meet in…
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Christian Weke, a third-year student at the University of Nairobi, was completely stunned when a message popped up on his phone showing he had just won KES 9 million. What shocked him even more was how it happened—he had only placed a modest KES 90 b’et on 15 football matches, never expecting it would turn…
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At 68, Joshua Wanyonyi from Bungoma had almost given up hope of ever striking it big. A proud elder in the Luhya community, he had spent close to five years studying matches, placing b’ets, and dreaming of a life-changing win. Yet, loss after loss left him weary, his hopes slowly fading. One evening, his story took an…
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Players during the clash between Bidco United and Gor Mahia at Kasarani on September 21, 2025. Bidco stunned giants Gor Mahia 1-0. (Photo: /Gor Mahia FC) The opening weekend of the 2025/26 SportPesa League delivered high drama and top-quality football across three venues. Shabana FC thrilled their fans with a 4-2 win over newcomers APS…
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Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir wins the women’s marathon in 2:24:43 at Tokyo World Athletics Championships. (Photo: World Athletics) Kenya finished second on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, concluding the nine-day event with 11 medals: seven gold, two silver, and two bronze. The championships, held at the Japan National Stadium from September…
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Round two of the 2025/26 SportPesa League promises a packed schedule of fixtures across multiple venues. The action kicks off on Wednesday, September 24, when Ulinzi Stars host Kariobangi Sharks at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. On Friday, September 26, KCB face Mathare United at Kasarani Annex as teams continue to fine-tune their form following the…
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Morocco has expanded its e-travel authorisation to eight African countries ahead of AFCON 2025, with fans required to use the new Yalla app as both a fan ID and simplified e-visa. (Photo: X/AFCON 2025 Central) Morocco has announced a temporary expansion of its electronic travel authorisation system (AEVM) to cover eight additional African countries as…
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Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, is taking bold steps to regain its spot in the world’s top league after being relegated. Head Coach Kevin Wambua has picked a large 48-man provisional squad that combines Olympic veterans with the best players from the recent domestic league. This group will not only form the senior Shujaa…
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The 2025-26 SportPesa Premier League kicked off with KCB FC defeating rivals Tusker FC 2-0, a win powered by two goals from new star Boniface Omondi. While the victory gives KCB an early lead, the game was overshadowed by a major referee mistake in the second half. KCB defender Nashon Wekesa committed a penalty offense…