Category: Sports
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Jacob Tallam, a modest university student from Eldoret, recently caught the nation’s attention after landing a massive Kes 15 million win through SportPesa. Like many young Kenyans, Jacob had only started placing sports b’ets earlier this year, mostly as a light pastime to relax after his studies. But what shocked people wasn’t just the size…
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In Bungoma, life had never been easy for Jackson Wesonga. For years, he worked as a bus driver, spending long days on the road just to make sure his family had something to eat. The job gave him stability, but the pay was barely enough, and the constant money worries wore him down. Deep inside,…
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At just 29, Alex Mutea’s life took an unexpected turn — all from a risk he never even told his girlfriend about. Jobless and struggling, Alex borrowed KSh 2,800 from her, but instead of spending it on what she thought he would, he quietly placed a b’et on a football game. What happened next felt…
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At just 31 years old, Alex Kimani from Nakuru could hardly believe what had just happened. A simple phone notification popped up, and in that moment, his life changed — he had won KES 3 million from a single stake. His hands shook, his heart raced, and for a few seconds it all felt like…
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Kenyan javelin star Julius Yego has made a stunning return to form at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, easily qualifying for the final with his best throw of the season, 85.96 m. The 36-year-old, nicknamed ‘Mr. YouTube’ because he learned the sport by watching videos, overcame years of injuries to secure his spot among…
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A new athletics star has arrived! Faith Cherotich, a 21-year-old from Kenya, put on a sensational show to win the women’s 3000 m steeplechase world title in Tokyo. She didn’t just win; she set a new Championship Record of 8:51.59, shattering the old mark. This victory is huge for Kenya, as it brings the country’s…
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Liverpool kicked off their Champions League season with an exciting 3-2 home win over Atletico Madrid, proving their ability to fight until the very end. The team rushed to a 2-0 lead early in the game with goals from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, but a determined Atletico fought back with two goals from Marcos…
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Bayern Munich defeated a youthful Chelsea team 3-1 to start their Champions League campaign, thanks mainly to two sharp goals from star striker Harry Kane. The German champions quickly took a 2-0 lead after an own goal and Kane’s penalty, punishing the mistakes of the inexperienced Chelsea defense. While Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scored a beautiful…
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Swansea City pulled off a shocking 3-2 comeback victory against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup after scoring twice in the final moments of added time. Forest had led 2-0 at the half, thanks to two goals from new signing Igor Jesus. However, Swansea captain Cameron Burgess started the rally and then scored the dramatic…
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Kenyan women runners showed their power at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. In the 800m, defending champion Mary Moraa and top qualifier Lilian Odira moved into the semi-finals. Even more impressively, the nation’s elite long-distance runners—Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, and Agnes Jebet—all easily qualified for the 5000m final. This series of dominant performances continues…