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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, October 29, 2025Kenyan Teams Compete in Continental Football; Athletes Prepare for Tokyo Deaflympics - October 2025
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Kenyan Teams Compete in Continental Football; Athletes Prepare for Tokyo Deaflympics - October 2025

The Harambee Starlets have qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Gambia with a 4-1 aggregate score. In club football, Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije departed the club by mutual consent following their exit from the CAF Champions League. Separately, Kenya's preparedness for the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, is being scrutinized by the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare over funding and athlete selection concerns. Deaflympics javelin bronze medallist Kelvin Kipkogei is targeting a gold medal at the upcoming games in Tokyo, which will run from November 15-26. Kipkogei recently affirmed his dominance at the national trials held in Nairobi.

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Wednesday 2:54 PMStandard Sports

Kenya Police part ways with head coach Ndayiragije after Champions League exit

Kenya Police part ways with head coach Ndayiragije after Champions League exit

Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has departed the club by mutual consent following their exit from the CAF Champions League. His departure comes after a season that saw the club achieve historic success by winning the FKF Premier League title.

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Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has departed the club by mutual consent following their exit from the CAF Champions League. His departure comes after a season that saw the club achieve historic success by winning the FKF Premier League title.

  • Kenya Police FC was eliminated from the CAF Champions League by Sudan’s Al Hilal with a 4-1 aggregate score.
  • The club celebrated Ndayiragije's role in leading them to their maiden FKF Premier League title last season.
  • Ndayiragije took charge in November 2024 when the team was in 17th place with only eight points.
  • The Burundian tactician requested to step down to pursue new challenges, effective October 29, 2025.
Tuesday 10:08 PMStandard SportsFirst

Harambee Starlets seal 2026 WAFCON qualification

Harambee Starlets seal 2026 WAFCON qualification

The Harambee Starlets have qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Gambia with a 4-1 aggregate score.

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The Harambee Starlets have qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Gambia with a 4-1 aggregate score.

  • The team secured their spot with a victory in Senegal, with Mwanalima "Dogo" Adam scoring the decisive goal.
  • This marks the Starlets' second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016.
  • President William Ruto pledged a Sh1,000,000 reward to each player for qualifying.
Wednesday 12:00 AMStandard Sports

Inspired by Yego, Kipkogei targets javelin glory in Tokyo

Inspired by Yego, Kipkogei targets javelin glory in Tokyo

Kelvin Kipkogei, a 27-year-old Kenyan Deaflympics javelin bronze medallist, is targeting a gold medal at the upcoming Deaflympics Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, from November 15-26. Having recently affirmed his dominance at the national trials in Nairobi, Kipkogei aims to confirm his position as the African king of Javelin.

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Kelvin Kipkogei, a 27-year-old Kenyan Deaflympics javelin bronze medallist, is targeting a gold medal at the upcoming Deaflympics Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, from November 15-26. Having recently affirmed his dominance at the national trials in Nairobi, Kipkogei aims to confirm his position as the African king of Javelin.

  • Kipkogei set a new African record in Javelin with a throw of 56.6m at the 2nd Africa Deaf Athletics Championship 2023.
  • He aspires to throw at least 60m in Tokyo, an improvement from his 51.30m throw that earned him bronze in Brazil in 2022.
  • Kipkogei is greatly inspired by Julius Yego, a gold medallist in the 2015 World Championship, and hopes to emulate his success and meet him for guidance.
Wednesday 3:05 PMStandard Sports

Senators question Ministry over Kenya's readiness for 2025 Deaflympics

Senators question Ministry over Kenya's readiness for 2025 Deaflympics

Kenya's preparedness for the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, is under scrutiny by the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. Concerns revolve around funding, inclusion, and accountability in managing Deaf Sports, with senators questioning the Ministry's decisions regarding athlete selection and financial transparency.

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Kenya's preparedness for the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, is under scrutiny by the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. Concerns revolve around funding, inclusion, and accountability in managing Deaf Sports, with senators questioning the Ministry's decisions regarding athlete selection and financial transparency.

  • Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya stated that Sh 419 million has been budgeted, with 179 athletes currently in training.
  • The Senate Committee, chaired by Senator Crystal Asige, raised concerns about only 5 out of 12 teams being allowed to represent Kenya due to alleged financial constraints.
  • Senator Alexander Mundigi pressed for assurances that individuals previously implicated in the misappropriation of over Sh 10 million are not involved in current preparations.
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