Kenyan football club Mathare United has secured a one-year sponsorship deal worth Sh20 million with international gaming firm 1XBET, marking a significant step towards stability and success.

• 1XBET will serve as the club’s main jersey sponsor for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.
• Key attendees at the partnership launch included FKF CEO Harold Ndege and Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure.
• The funding will support initiatives like the 'Mathare Rises Initiative,' focusing on community development, youth empowerment, and sports infrastructure.

Standard Group PLC has joined seven other corporates to support Kenya's quest for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics by adopting local professional golfers.

• 28 local pros have been adopted in four batches by corporates including Safaricom and NCBA Bank.
• Key player Tony Omuli expressed optimism, stating, "I'm grateful for this Series. It will help us step up our game as we strive for MKO and Olympics slots."
• The inaugural Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour, launching a three-year series, aims to develop local talent and provide a path to the 2028 Olympics.