Kenya's national men's boxing team, comprised of all medallists from the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, has been selected for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13.

• Thirteen boxers will represent Kenya, with eight making their debut at the global championships.
• Head coach Musa Benjamin expressed optimism about the team's spirit and commitment to improving past performances.
• The team includes notable boxers like captain Boniface Mogunde and Africa Games middleweight champion Edwin Okong'o, with Shaffi Bakari returning for his third global competition.

The Harambee Starlets began their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) preparations with a 1-2 defeat to Algeria in their first friendly match in Blida. This signals the significant challenge and hard work ahead for coach Beldine Odemba's squad as they aim to be competitive in the upcoming tournament.

• Mwanahalima Adam scored Kenya's lone goal in the 15th minute.
• The Harambee Starlets face Algeria, ranked 60 places above them, in a second friendly match on Sunday.
• Coach Beldine Odemba is integrating both experienced players and promising juniors like Lorine Ilavonga into the squad.