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Kenyan Sports Events and Preparations

Kenya withdraws from friendlies in Tanzania; teams prepare for World Championships and AFCON; rugby selections ongoing.

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Kenya exits pre-CHAN friendlies over conditions in Tanzania

Analysis: Kenya has withdrawn from the pre-African Nations Championship (CHAN) football friendlies in Tanzania due to poor pitch conditions, according to coach Benni McCarthy.

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Road to Tokyo: How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships

Analysis: 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.

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KRU to use national rugby 7s circuit to select Shujaa and Lionesses squad

Analysis: 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.

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Confusion mars Harambee Stars preparations

Analysis: 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).

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Kinale eye girls' rugby 7s national title

Analysis: 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.

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Big shots unstoppable as Kenya names team to World Championships in Tokyo

Analysis: 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.

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Kenyan Sports Events and Preparations

📰 Coverage & Analysis

Kenya exits pre-CHAN friendlies over conditions in Tanzania

Road to Tokyo: How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships

KRU to use national rugby 7s circuit to select Shujaa and Lionesses squad

Confusion mars Harambee Stars preparations

Kinale eye girls' rugby 7s national title

Big shots unstoppable as Kenya names team to World Championships in Tokyo