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AFC coach Ambani wins SJAK award for December

By Standard Sports   2026-01-15 00:00:00

Ambani guided Leopards to the top of the SportPesa Premier League after 14 rounds of the 2025-2026 season.

NCBA Golf Series tees off in style at Karen Country Club

By Standard Sports   2026-01-16 00:00:00

The 2026 NCBA Golf Series officially teed off on Thursday at the Karen Country Club, marking the start of another competitive golfing campaign across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias

By Standard Sports   2026-01-22 00:00:00

World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest.

Is KVF embroiled in a serious leadership crisis?

By Standard Sports   2026-01-23 07:00:00

Under the leadership of the late Kenya Volleyball Federation president Waithaka Kioni, disputes were unheard of, and the sport thrived to the delight of sportsmen and women.

Njoroge Kibugu swings his way into Africa's top 100 golfers

By Standard Sports   2026-01-27 16:45:47

Njoroge Kibugu clinched the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing title last week.

Issa to fly Kenyan flag at Winter Games

By Standard Sports   2026-02-05 17:07:10

Kenya will be represented by the duo of Sabrina Simader and Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which kicks off in Italy on Friday.

Blow as Simader abruptly pulls out of Games

By Standard Sports   2026-02-06 00:00:00

Kenya will be represented by only Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy following a late withdrawal of Sabrina Simader.

NOC-K partners with Koitalel varsity

By Standard Sports   2026-02-10 19:40:37

National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has entered into partnership with Koitalel Samoei University College to set up a sports centre dubbed ‘Olympiafrica’ at the institution.

Ulisi rewarded after historic continental win with Lakers

By Standard Sports   2026-02-12 16:09:38

Lakers Women’s Hockey Club coach Amena Sheldon Ulisi has been crowned Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for January 2026.

Kenyan rugby's strength rises as businesses tap into international crowds

By Standard Sports   2026-02-17 12:21:25

While action unfolded on the pitch at Nyayo National Stadium, much of the activity beyond the touchline reflected the growing commercial appeal of rugby in Kenya

Adak wants media to report doping issues with precision

By Standard Sports   2026-02-27 18:32:57

Although the subject is scientifically complex, legally sensitive, and reputationally explosive, the anti-doping body feels journalists have a key role to play.

Sunshine Development Tour expands into West Africa

By Standard Sports   2026-03-31 09:55:57

The Sunshine Development Tour, East Africa Swing, will return next month for the 2026/27 season with an expanded calendar that now includes a West African leg

Indiza and Nsanzuwera join Kibugu on Sunshine Tour

By Standard Sports   2026-03-31 10:09:43

Kenya’s Dismas Indiza and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera have earned full Sunshine Tour playing rights after finishing third and second, respectively on the Sunshine Development Tour

Seven Eritrean international footballers miss return after historic Eswatini win

By Standard Sports   2026-04-07 13:12:52

Seven Eritrean football players who helped the national team secure a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home

Bingwafest boosts athletes' preparation ahead of major events

By Standard Sports   2026-04-09 00:00:00

Bingwa Fests prepare athletes for other major athletic events in the country and internationally.

Stage set for Football Mums tournament in Kibera

By Standard Sports   2026-04-10 16:24:12

Preparations are in top gear ahead of the third edition of the Football Mums Tournament slated for April 19, 2026, at Kibera DC Grounds, Nairobi.

Elite national sports talent camp officially kicks off in Nairobi

By Standard Sports   2026-04-18 09:39:30

The camp features a diverse range of disciplines, including football, rugby, basketball, handball, volleyball, hockey, and chess.

International hockey tournament set for Sikh Union Club

By Standard Sports   2026-04-29 17:58:23

The Sikh Union Vaisakhi Sports Festival and Treasure Hunt might be over, but the excitement is just getting started! 

Full field of 65 vehicles confirmed as Samburu set for Charge

By Standard Sports   2026-05-03 02:43:15

One of Kenya’s toughest off-road motorsport contests returns to the unforgiving terrain of Samburu later this month, with a full field of 65 vehicles confirmed

Gacheru steps down from WRC Safari Rally role

By Standard Sports   2026-05-26 06:00:00

WRC Safari Rally CEO Charles Gacheru is stepping down from his role as the head of the world’s toughest and most popular motorsport event.