Kenyan pro golfers aim for the Olympics, amateurs seek Kenya Open spots, and rugby team targets national glory. CHAN 2024 squad announced, and track stars prepare for World Championships in Tokyo.
The Kenyan professional golf community received a boost as Britam announced a Sh3 million sponsorship for four golfers during the unveiling on July 23, 2025. This support aims to enhance their chances of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Four golfers sponsored include Simon Ngige, Hesbon Kutwa, Kopan Timbe, and Simon Njogu.
Key involved organization: Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) and the Kenya Golf Federation (KGF).
The sponsorship covers essential expenses such as coaching, travel, and a comprehensive insurance package for players.
Kitondo School's Boys Wolves Rugby 7s team is preparing for the Term One 2024 secondary school games in Makueni County, aiming for their first national title.
Kitondo School is the Eastern Region boys’ rugby 7s champions.
Coach Michael Satia expressed confidence in the team's readiness and commitment.
The national contest features strong competitors including Friends Bwake Boys, St Peter’s Mumias, Laiser Hill Academy, and Koyonzo Secondary School.
The Kenyan athletics team is gearing up for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, following the selection of athletes during national trials held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
September 13-21 is the competition timeframe in Tokyo.
Key athletes include Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Faith Kipyegon, and Edmund Serem.
Athletes will compete in four remaining Diamond League meets to prepare before the championships.
The 2025 Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship is set to take place from July 24th to July 27th, 2025, featuring top amateur golfers competing for a chance to qualify for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open.
Seventy-eight competitors from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and other countries will participate.
Notable players include Michael Karanga, Pranay Kapur, and junior talents from Kenya's youth development programs.
The winner will earn Shs130,000 and receive local ranking points as well as a boost to their World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has announced his final 25-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, starting on August 2.
Kenya will play their opening match on August 3 against DR Congo.
Head coach Benni McCarthy highlighted the team's strong preparation and commitment during training.
This marks Kenya’s debut in CHAN, where they are placed in a competitive Group A with DR Congo, Angola, Morocco, and Zambia.
