The Kenyan government has initiated the construction of a new 10,000-seater Thika Stadium in Kiambu County, marking a significant step in its plan to expand sports infrastructure nationwide. The project aims to foster talent, boost local economies, and position Kenya as a competitive sporting nation.

• The new stadium will feature an eight-lane running track, a standard football pitch, and modern amenities including a canopy and VVIP pavilion.
• Salim Mvurya, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, assured that local businesses would not be disrupted during construction.
• The project is expected to be completed in less than a year and will serve as a training venue for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
• Kiambu County is a major beneficiary of the government's sports infrastructure program, already hosting facilities such as Kirigiti Stadium and Karatu Stadium.

The Safari Rally, a leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), is set to take place in Naivasha, Kenya from March 12-15. Following his victory at the Rally Sweden, Welshman Elfyn Evans will lead a strong contingent of drivers aiming for triumph.

• A total of 46 drivers have confirmed entry for the Safari Rally.
• Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team (WRT) aims for a sixth consecutive victory in Naivasha.
• The event will cover a competitive distance of 350.02 kilometers, with a liaison distance of 842.9 kilometers.
• Notable local drivers include Carl Tundo, a five-time Safari Rally champion, and Karan Patel, a two-time Africa Rally Champion (ARC).

Kenyan counties are finalizing their boxing selections for the Counties Intermediate Boxing Championships (CIBC), set to begin tomorrow. These trials aim to counter Nairobi's traditional dominance ahead of the National Championships on February 26-28 in Thika.

• The CIBC runs from tomorrow until Saturday, with the National Championships scheduled for February 26-28 in Thika.
• Boxers like Edwin Ochieng' (featherweight) and Abdalla Juma (lightweight) from Mombasa are among those selected.
• Coaches such as head coach Chrispine Onyango (Mombasa), Dominic Owiti (Kisumu), and Josephat Oguda (Vihiga) are preparing their teams.