Nairobi United has officially announced the signing of Kevin Wang’aya, a highly-rated midfielder and former Kenya National U-20 international, to bolster their midfield ahead of a strong push this season.

• Wang’aya brings technical quality and creative flair to the team.
• He is lauded for his vision and composure during his time with national youth setups.
• The signing aligns with Nairobi United’s commitment to blending young, hungry talent with proven technical ability.

Counties across Kenya are preparing for the upcoming National Novices Boxing Championships, which will determine qualifiers for the National Intermediate Boxing Championships. Finalists from ten participating counties will advance, with Nairobi and Kisumu fielding two teams each due to high boxer turnout.

• Ten counties will send teams to the National Novices Boxing Championships.
• The National Novices Boxing Championships will be held at Green Park, Nairobi from Thursday to Saturday.
• Finalists from the novices championship will qualify for the National Intermediate Boxing Championships in Thika from February 26-28.
• Dominic Owiti, Kisumu County Boxing Association Secretary General, confirmed Kisumu will present two squads.
• Musa Benjamin, Nairobi County Boxing Association Secretary General, stated Nairobi is ready to field at least two teams.

Nairobi City Thunder, the reigning national basketball champions, are intensifying their preparations for their second appearance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL), aiming to secure a play-off spot in the 2026 season.

• The Thunder are among 12 teams vying for eight tickets to the 2026 BAL season finale in Kigali, Rwanda.
• Team Manager Bernet Ojay stated their main objective is to qualify for the play-offs, building on lessons learned from their debut in the 2025 season.
• The sixth BAL season will feature a new format with two conferences of six teams each, departing from the previous three conferences of four teams.
• The Thunder will face six opponents from a pool of 11 teams, including new entrants like Dar City from Tanzania.