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Kenyans rally behind skater Kelvin Ruhiu with cash support after his self-funded gold and silver medal triumph in Benin.
Gabby Thomas is set for her Kenyan debut at the Kip Keino Classic as part of a three-stop African tour following her recovery from injury.
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals have seen thrilling first-leg action, with PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Atlético Madrid posting key wins.
Kenyan skaters celebrated Kelvin Ruhiu’s gold and silver win in Benin, as his solo triumph without state support sparked both national pride and debate online.
Kenyan skater Kelvin Kiarie Ruhiu’s solo gold medal win in Benin has sparked outrage over lack of government support.
Wanyama has confirmed plans to transition into coaching, with his eyes set on completing his UEFA A License.
Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf to focus on his health after a rollover crash near his Florida home led to DUI and related charges, which he has pleaded not guilty to.
Kenya has paid a Sh3.9 billion hosting fee to CAF, easing concerns over its readiness to co-host AFCON 2027 as preparations shift to infrastructure and final inspections.
Eliud Kipchoge drew massive crowds in China, receiving a hero’s welcome that echoed similar grand receptions he has enjoyed abroad.
Arsenal’s 2–0 loss to Manchester City in the 2025–26 EFL Cup Final continues a decades-long pattern of heartbreak in high-stakes finals.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025–26 season after a trophy-laden nine-year spell, closing a chapter that cemented his status as one of the club’s greatest players.
Arsenal’s total earnings from this season’s Champions League campaign could rise to about KSh18.7 billion (£109 million), with further rewards available depending on how far they progress.
While appearing before the National Assembly’s Sports and Culture Committee, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi appealed to lawmakers to urgently intervene and facilitate release of the funds
Senegal won 1-0 on the pitch in the 2025 AFCON final but left the field in protest, prompting CAF to award Morocco the title, while Senegal plans to appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON 2025 final result after the CAF Appeal Board found their team had breached tournament regulations governing conduct, leading to a forfeiture ruling.
Chelsea FC has been hit with a Sh 1.85 billion fine, a suspended transfer ban, and a nine-month academy restriction for undeclared payments to players and agents.
Kenyan runner Doris Lemngole made history as the first University of Alabama athlete to win The Bowerman after a record-breaking season on the track and excellence in academics.
Kipyegon, who is nicknamed the smiling assassin, is following in the footsteps of her training mates among them two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge.
Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have reportedly reached an informal agreement to fight in an exhibition match in the DRC this April, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
Vladyslav had worn the helmet during practice earlier in the week, despite officials saying it breached Olympic regulations.
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