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Kenya holds trials ahead of Para Badminton International games in Egypt
National team head coach John Mburu added that he will come up with a final list of 20 athletes, out of the 28 that showed up, taking into consideration that Kenya already has about eight Para badminton players that are ranked by the world body.
Kenya upbeat despite slow start at Taekwondo World Championships
The event, which kicked off on December 3, drew elite young fighters from across the globe, setting a high competitive bar for participating nations.Team Kenya, represented by four athletes, Willias Odhiambo (-58kg Men’s Flyweight), Vivian Shali (-49kg Women’s Flyweight), Festos Mbalala (+ 87kg Men’...
Nairobi United’s CAF hopes fade after home defeat to Maniema Union
The match kicked off with both sides showing both intent and caution as they struggled to break each other’s defensive lines. Despite the pace and physicality of the opening 45 minutes, neither team could convert, sending the match into halftime locked at 0–0.
Donholm Mixed, Uhuru Goldies win inaugural Nairobi Walking Football Championship
“I am so happy to be a winner today. It’s not easy to lead and coach persons who are over 50 years old because of the obvious challenges, but I am glad that women have shown tremendous passion for this sport. That is why we have about seven of them and only three men,” Ritho said....
Fencing: Kenya storms East Africa semis after scintillating opening day
After a stellar start, both Kenya and Rwanda (women) who are classified in the Epee category qualified for the semi-finals.Six Kenyans and two Rwandese for the men in the same category proceed to the semi-finals. All men and women from both countries advance to the semis in foil category....
AFCON Under-17 Qualifiers: Kenya fall to Ethiopia, eye semis redemption
The Ethiopians got the breakthrough when forward Dawit Kasaw broke the deadlock, slotting the decisive goal in the 63rd minute.
Police shoot down battling Bidco in league fixture, rise to third
The victory lifted the champions to third on the log with 17 points, two shy of leaders Gor Mahia, while Bidco United remain at position five with 13 points.
Lukenya University Ten Million Trees Marathon to target Ksh30m kitty
Addressing the audience during the event, Lukenya University acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Judith Wafula expressed optimism ahead of this year’s edition, revealing that the initiative is focused on growing ten million trees in the next decade.
Junior Stars defeat South Sudan to edge closer to U-17 CAF AFCON qualification
The second half saw both teams pushing for dominance, but it was Trevor Nassasiro who sealed the win with a late strike in the 89th minute, giving Kenya a comfortable 2-0 victory.
KPL: Ulinzi Stars rally to gun down Sofapaka at the Kasarani Annex
Ulinzi returned with renewed intensity and took the lead in the 58th minute through Paul Okoth’s powerful finish. The momentum stayed with them, and Okoth bagging a brace and sealing the victory in the 74th minute, extending the scoreline to 3–1.