Mombasa Golf Club is set to host a two-day Captain's Prize tournament expected to draw over 240 players. This event, organized by outgoing Captain George Mokaya, marks his farewell after a one-year term and coincides with Valentine's Day weekend.

• Number of players: Over 240, making it the largest corporate weekend event in the club's recent history.
• Key person: George Mokaya, the club's outgoing Captain.
• Tournament details: The event kicks off tomorrow and will feature top amateurs and seasoned golfers from various Coast golf clubs.

Kenya Lionesses speed star Janet Okello is ready to mentor new players ahead of the Nairobi Sevens, the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS Division 2, hosted at Nyayo Stadium this weekend. The team, fresh from a high-performance training camp in Alicante, Spain, is aiming to win the tournament or finish in the top four.

• The Kenya Lionesses include several new faces like Marvel Oswago and Charity Nilah, blending youth with experienced players such as captain Sheila Chajira and vice-captain Freshia Oduor.
• The team underwent a high-intensity training camp in Alicante, Spain, from January 26-31 to improve fitness, build combinations, and refine tactical systems.
• Okello emphasizes her role in guiding debutants, ensuring they "give them the confidence to play their game" while facing strong competition from teams like Brazil, Spain, and China.

Following the conclusion of the National Novice Boxing Championships, Kenyan counties are preparing for their individual County Intermediate Championships over the next two weeks. This will serve as a selection process for boxers aiming to compete in the National Intermediate Boxing Championships scheduled for February 26-28 in Nairobi.

• Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu branches will hold trials, with Vihiga County sending five boxers from last year's national event.
• Secretary General Musa Benjamin confirmed Nairobi's participation in the trials.
• Nakuru County will directly send its four finalists from the Nairobi Novices, as stated by Competitions Secretary Lemid Thiong’o.

The 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One Games are set to begin, with teams fiercely competing for titles and a chance to represent Kenya at the Federation of East African Secondary School Sport Associations (FEASSA) Games in Morogoro, Tanzania.

• Previous champions are on notice, as recent years have shown unpredictable outcomes with “no underdogs.”
• In Nairobi, only Dagoretti High (boys’ basketball) and Dagoretti Mixed (girls’ handball) successfully defended their titles last year.
• Former rugby 15s champions Ofafa Jericho are aiming to reclaim their regional title after being overshadowed in 2024 and 2025.
• Hockey will kick off the season this weekend, with Hospital Hill and Mwiki Secondary Schools defending their boys’ and girls’ titles, respectively.

League disruptions are expected in Kenya as Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums are scheduled for closure and upgrades to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). This will force some matches to be played at alternative venues.

• Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairman Nicholas Musonye confirmed the closures after the HSBC tournament this weekend.
• Nyayo Stadium will receive a canopy, while Kasarani’s playing surface will be replaced.
• Musonye issued a strong warning against vandalism of sports facilities, emphasizing the community's responsibility to safeguard them.