Athletes are gearing up for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships trials in Eldoret, Kenya, this Saturday, with the aim of securing a spot on the national team heading to Tallahassee, Florida, USA, on January 10.

• Former African 5000m champion Robert Kiprop from the National Police Service expressed confidence in his preparation and aims to qualify.
• Kiprop placed 9th at the 2025 National Cross Country Championships and hopes for an improved performance.
• Other prominent athletes expected to compete include world 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo, Alex Matata, 2010 world junior cross country champion Mercy Cherono, and World Under-20 5000m champion Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi.
• The trials will feature athletes from various organizations including Athletics Kenya (AK) regions, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Prisons Service, and Kenya Wildlife Service.

Kenya maintains its lead in the East and Central All-Africa Championship Trophy (ECAACT) ahead of the final challenge at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort.

• Kenya finished the second day with a total score of 292 (151, 141), holding a six-stroke lead over Reunion's 298 (152, 146).
• Team Captain Mercy Nyanchama continued to struggle, although Joyce Njuguini and Kanana Muthomi delivered solid performances.
• Defending champions Tanzania are in third place with 310 (155, 155).

Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo are set for a two-horse race for the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships title, leading with the highest number of boxers in the finals. The hosts, Kenya, have 15 boxers, while defending champions DRC boast 17 finalists at the event held at Kasarani Gymnasium, Nairobi.

• Nine Kenyan boxers, including Veronica Mbithe and Diouf Muimi, advanced to the finals, significantly boosting Kenya's title aspirations.
• Notable finalists for Kenya include light middleweights Boniface Mogunde and Alvin Oduor, who will face each other, and light heavyweight Humphrey Ochieng' 'Jakababa'.
• The championships are being attended by nine out of 14 member countries, with Uganda having 10 finalists and Tanzania four.

The Harambee Starlets are set to face the Gambia Queen Scorpions in a crucial 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) third round qualifier match on Friday at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. A victory in this match would significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the expanded 16-team Wafcon tournament, marking their second appearance after their debut in 2016.

• The first leg of the qualifier will be held in Nairobi, with the return leg on Tuesday at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal.
• Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba emphasized the importance of the match for the team and nation, urging Kenyans to attend and support the squad.
• Goalkeeper Lilian Awuor highlighted that qualification for Wafcon would create significant professional opportunities for players.
• The Starlets have analyzed Gambia's playstyle, identifying their strengths and weaknesses to capitalize on during the match.