Kenya has withdrawn from the pre-African Nations Championship (CHAN) football friendlies in Tanzania due to poor pitch conditions, according to coach Benni McCarthy.

• The withdrawal occurred just hours before the first match against Tanzania, part of a four-nation tournament.
• Coach Benni McCarthy emphasized the risk of player injuries due to poor pitch quality.
• Kenya is set to face tough opponents in CHAN, including two-time champions Morocco and Angola, starting on August 2, 2025.

Kenya's national athletics trials for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships kicked off at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, showcasing fierce competition as athletes vied for a place on the team.

• Janeth Chepngetich won the women's 10,000m race with a time of 30:27.0, beating rivals Agnes Ngetich (30:27.4) and Beatrice Chebet (30:27.5).
• Faith Cherotich secured her place in the women's 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:09.44.
• Edmund Serem won the men's 3000m steeplechase in 8:38.91, as athletes prepared to reclaim Kenya's dominance in middle-distance events.

Kinale Girls High School aims to secure the national title in the girls' rugby 7s, challenging the reigning champions, St Joseph’s Girls High School Kitale, at the upcoming 2025 Term Two games in Kakamega.

• Kinale Girls finished last season with silver at both national and East Africa games.
• Coach Allan Bush is optimistic about improving on last year's performance, emphasizing their focus on a game-by-game strategy.
• The competition includes 16 teams, with strong contenders from regional schools such as Madira, Mwira, and Eregi.

The Harambee Stars have returned home by road after abruptly withdrawing from the CECAFA Four-Nation tournament in Tanzania, raising concerns about Kenya's preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

• Kenya's decision to pull out came just weeks before the tournament kicks off on August 2.
• The withdrawal was announced by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), which described it as unfair.
• In contrast, rivals like Morocco and DR Congo are engaged in valuable friendly matches to prepare for the competition.

The Kenyan athletics team for the 2025 World Championships has been finalized following the national trials in Nairobi, with athletes now focusing on tactical training ahead of the championships in Tokyo, scheduled for September 13-21, 2025.

• Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Faith Kipyegon among the Olympic champions preparing for the event.
• Timothy Cheruiyot, the 2019 world champion, plans to compete in several Diamond League meetings to enhance his speed.
• The team includes stars like Beatrice Chebet and Agnes Ngetich, who will be doubling in events, highlighting the challenge ahead.

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) will utilize the six-legged SportPesa National Rugby 7s Circuit, beginning with the Driftwood 7s Challenge in Mombasa on July 23, 2025, to select the national teams, Shujaa and Lionesses, for the upcoming World Rugby Sevens HSBC Series.

• Sh15 Million sponsorship from SportPesa to support the circuit
• Paul Odera, KRU Director of Rugby, stresses participation in the circuit for selection
• Defending champions Kenya Harlequins eager to retain the title, alongside cash prizes totaling over Sh550,000 for overall winners