Kenyan center Madina Okot has made history by being drafted into the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming the third Kenyan to play in the league.

• Selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Draft held in New York City.
• Okot, originally from Mumias, transitioned from volleyball to basketball and played college ball for the University of Mississippi and University of South Carolina.
• She impressed in her final college season, averaging 12.8 points and a league-leading 10.6 rebounds per game, achieving 22 double-doubles.

The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games in Kisumu have marked a significant period of soul searching for traditionally dominant sports schools. Several established powerhouses experienced unexpected near misses and outright failures to qualify for the national stage, signaling a shift in the competitive landscape.

• Notable former champions like Kimilili High School (handball) and Musingu High School (hockey) failed to qualify for the national games.
• Institutions such as Kisii School and Kakamega High School, once dominant in rugby, fell short in the finals or final stages.
• The games highlighted the rise of emerging teams and the increasing parity in school sports across rugby, basketball, and hockey.

The 2026 Eldoret City Marathon on April 26 is set to be a special event, with organizers anticipating a record number of participants for its 10km fun run.

• An estimated 20,000 family and corporate runners are expected to participate in the 10km fun run.
• The event is organized by the Eldoret City Marathon committee in collaboration with the Uasin Gishu County government.
• Fun runners will have the unique opportunity to jog alongside world-class distance runners in the "City of Champions."