At 52 years old, marathoner Joyce Kirui is set to compete in the Eldoret City Marathon on April 26, aiming to inspire younger athletes and prove that age is just a number.

• Joyce Kirui, a former Half Marathon champion, finished 42nd last year and is returning with rigorous training.
• She will compete against over 1000 elite athletes, many significantly younger than her.
• Kirui's participation highlights the Eldoret City Marathon's goal to motivate clean running and longevity in the sport.

The 2026 Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One Games kicked off in Kisumu with former champions St Anthony's Boys High School Kitale, Alliance High School, and Lukenya Boys High School securing opening victories.

• St Anthony's Boys High School Kitale won their boys' hockey opener 1-0 against hosts Kisumu Day High School, with Kelvin Onyango scoring the decisive goal in the 53rd minute.
• Alliance High School also started strong in hockey with a 2-0 win against Mbooni Boys.
• In basketball, defending champions Laiser Hill lost 66-78 to rivals Dagoretti High, with Fidel Gift scoring 38 points for Dagoretti.

St Mary’s School Yala made a strong comeback to the nationals, securing a dramatic 10-8 rugby victory against former champions All Saints Embu. Nairobi's Upper Hill also clinched a win, dominating Kwale High School.

• St Mary’s School Yala defeated former national and East Africa champions All Saints Embu 10-8 with a last-minute try.
• Upper Hill, the Nairobi champions, crushed Kwale High School 26-0.
• In handball, debutants St Austin Matuu Day stunned Highway 23-18.

Kenya's top athletes have been shortlisted for the 2025 SOYA Awards, with an impressive lineup of medalists and record-breakers vying for the top honours.

• The Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards will be presented at a gala night held at Uhuru Gardens.
• Notable nominees include fencer Alexandra Ndolo, runners Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, Faith Cherotich, and Lilian Odira for the women's award.
• The men's category features basketball player Albert Odero, striker Ryan Ogam, golfer Njoroge Kibugu, marathoner Sebastian Sawe, and middle-distance runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi.