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Harambee Stars legend Elijah Koranga passes away

Koranga died on Wednesday morning at the Blooms Hospital, Nakuru City.

Harambee Stars legend Elijah Koranga passes away

Chance for boxers to qualify for national league

Chance for boxers to qualify for national league

Muiru wins Kengen Day in Nakuru

Muiru wins Kengen Day in Nakuru

All are set for National Novices bouts

All are set for National Novices bouts

Universities name strong team for national cross country

Matongo and Rubia registered 30 min 38secs and 40min 57secs to win the men and women’s 10km respectively.

Universities name strong team for national cross country

National women boxing team set to commence training

Head coach Musa Benjamin said the official training sessions starts at the end of this month.

National women boxing team set to commence training

Top polo players out to show their class after good outing last season

Jadini and Amani, Kimoi Moi, Voorspuy and Cross are among players to watch.

Top polo players out to show their class after good outing last season

Why WRC Safari Rally needs to be commercialised

The events have also been reduced from ten to six.

Why WRC Safari Rally needs to be commercialised

Achieng' and other Kenyan boxers hoping for the best in 2025

The professional female boxer seeks to defend her Commonwealth and World titles.

Achieng' and other Kenyan boxers hoping for the best in 2025

How Kasongo came alive, four years after song composer died

Kasongo Mobali Na Ngai is a love song where the wife of a man called Kasongo is pleading with her husband to return home and assist the family suffering from the pain of separation.

How Kasongo came alive, four years after song composer died

Factors that made KDF win National Boxing League title after five years

From the word go, Kenya Defence Forces were out to win the National Boxing League title.

Factors that made KDF win National Boxing League title after five years

Experienced Kahuria wins Crown Jewels Darts Festival in Nakuru.

Experience is what matters in crucial and explosive matches and for one to emerge victorious, patience, resilience and accuracy plays a part in the fight for top honours.

Experienced Kahuria wins Crown Jewels Darts Festival in Nakuru.

Year Ender: For Kenyan boxers, they have been all bark, no bite

Kenyan boxers did not take part in this year's Summer Olympics.

Year Ender: For Kenyan boxers, they have been all bark, no bite

Kenya's Kimario is the new regional king

Following the victory, Kimario now takes his fight tally to 15 including 11 victories (6KOs), 3 defeats all Kos and a draw.

Kenya's Kimario is the new regional king

Over 200 players to compete in Nakuru event

Players from local top clubs like Jacaranda Sports Grill, Nairobi Stima and Mount Kenya region are expected to feature in the tournament.

Over 200 players to compete in Nakuru event

Hiromi leads White Cup to Ndume Cup glory

Ben Yanda scored first for Tanqueray in the opening minutes of the first chukka.

Hiromi leads White Cup to Ndume Cup glory

Nakuru win Christmas Championships

Erick Ng’ang’a of Molo made a comeback by flooring homeboy Henry Wang’ombe in the flyweight.

Nakuru win Christmas Championships

Christmas Moi cup Championships brings top ponies to Gilgil

The tournament hits-off at 12pm.

Christmas Moi cup Championships brings top ponies to Gilgil

White Cap unlucky as Kimoi and Hiromi shine

Manyatta Cider’s team of Hiromi, Will Millar (2.5), Megan Griffiths (1.5) and Tom Stonewigg (1) emerged as the Moi Cup champions.

White Cap unlucky as Kimoi and Hiromi shine

Uganda's Ochieng' wins PDC festivals in Nakuru

The tournament attracted top players from Kenya and Uganda.

By 2 months ago

Uganda's Ochieng' wins PDC festivals in Nakuru

Kenya Universities Sports Federation to work with all federations

Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) has vowed to work with all federations to ensure all students realise their full potential in all the sporting disciplines.

By 2 months ago

Kenya Universities Sports Federation to work with all federations

Okong'o inspires Kenya to emphatic win

Okong’o floored Dawilu Asum of Libya.

By 2 months ago

Okong'o inspires Kenya to emphatic win

168 pros entered for Nakuru Darts Festival

168 professionals will battle for the top prize in the Professionals Darts Corporation (PDC) championships at Jacaranda Sports Club in Nakuru on Saturday and Sunday.

By 2 months ago

168 pros entered for Nakuru Darts Festival

Okong'o is confident of winning gold at Africa Military Games

Other Kenyan boxers at the contest are female pugilists welterweight Frizah Anyango and flyweight Veronica Mbithe.

By 2 months ago

Okong'o is confident of winning gold at Africa Military Games

Rono elected new Kenya Universities Sports Federation boss

A total of 40 delegates took part in the national elections held on Friday in Nakuru.

By 2 months ago

Rono elected new Kenya Universities Sports Federation boss

FKF Elections: Incumbents retain seats in Nakuru and Kericho

In Narok, Peter Karima retained his seat as chairman beating his opponent Torome Kuntai.

By 2 months ago

FKF Elections: Incumbents retain seats in Nakuru and Kericho

Kenya Defence Forces lift National Boxing League title with one leg left

KDF won the title with unassailable 100 points.

By 2 months ago

Kenya Defence Forces lift National Boxing League title with one leg left

National Boxing League: Teams ready for the penultimate leg of league

Kenya is expected to send two squads to the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships.

By 3 months ago

National Boxing League: Teams ready for the penultimate leg of league

Mbilia Bel to headline Pan African festival at Carnivore on Saturday

Congolese songstress Mbilia Bel will perform at the Pan African Rhumba Festival at Carnivore on November 2.

By 3 months ago

Mbilia Bel to headline Pan African festival at Carnivore on Saturday

Airbnb owners prioritise security as demand for accommodation surges

The growing demand for Airbnbs in Nakuru City as we approach festivities has seen owners rush to install all security requirements to safeguard the interests and safety of their clients

By 3 months ago

Airbnb owners prioritise security as demand for accommodation surges

Africa Boxing Championship: Kenyan boxers hit where it matters most

Kenyan boxers finished third behind Morocco and DR Congo in African event.

By 3 months ago

Africa Boxing Championship: Kenyan boxers hit where it matters most

Kenya win two silver medals at Africa boxing event in DRC Championships

Macharia was beaten by Bouhdid Younes of Morocco on split points decision.

By 3 months ago

Kenya win two silver medals at Africa boxing event in DRC Championships

Macharia punches his way into Africa Boxing Championships finals

Macharia who was taking part in his first international assignment was a joy to watch.

By 3 months ago

Macharia punches his way into Africa Boxing Championships finals

Andiego and Mogunde punch their way into Africa Boxing Championships finals

Kenyan boxers Elizabeth Andiego and Boniface Mogunde stormed into the finals of the ongoing Africa Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

By 3 months ago

Andiego and Mogunde punch their way into Africa Boxing Championships finals

Africa Boxing Championships: Missing luggage affects Kenyan boxers' training in DRC

Despite these challenges, Andiego said their eyes are trained on winning medals.

By 3 months ago

Africa Boxing Championships: Missing luggage affects Kenyan boxers' training in DRC

Austin 'Makamu' Oduor: The loss of a football legend

Gor’s Mandela Cup winning captain died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

By 3 months ago

Austin 'Makamu' Oduor: The loss of a football legend

Andiego and Mogunde lead Kenyan Hit Squad to Africa Boxing Championships in DRC

All boxers named in the squad have in the past featured in the continental championships save for flyweight Faith Nafuna.

By 3 months ago

Andiego and Mogunde lead Kenyan Hit Squad to Africa Boxing Championships in DRC

Diani Reef Cup: Dantata inspires Cup of Joe to victory

In the second match of the tournament, Primirosa registered a narrow 3-2 victory over Tusker Malt.

By 4 months ago

Diani Reef Cup: Dantata inspires Cup of Joe to victory

Why wealthy people in Nakuru are building homes

Most homes are built on expansive farms away from the hustles and bustles of the Central Business District in Ngata, Kiamunyi and Lanet.

By 4 months ago

Why wealthy people in Nakuru are building homes

KDF close in on league title after garnering 26 points in Embu leg

KDF got it easy after the policemen and former champions Kenya Prisons skipped the event owing to financial difficulties.

By 4 months ago

KDF close in on league title after garnering 26 points in Embu leg

Kenya Police, Kenya Prisons miss league championships again

Defence Force Boxing Association (DEFABA) chairman Paul Mung’ori said the title is theirs to lose.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Police, Kenya Prisons miss league championships again

Kempes defends decision to file case at arbitration court

Owino said things must be streamlined to save Kenyan football from corrupt individuals.

By 4 months ago

Kempes defends decision to file case at arbitration court

KCB switch focus to Kenya Cup

The bankers are preparing to play two friendly matches against Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad and Mombasa Pirates.

By 4 months ago

KCB switch focus to Kenya Cup

Jadini and Andre show their class at Kenya international tournament

Turkish Airlines secured a 7-3 win over SBM Bank over the weekend.

By 4 months ago

Jadini and Andre show their class at Kenya international tournament

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