The seventh annual Eldoret City Marathon is set to be a world-class event this Sunday, aiming to rival major marathons like Boston. The race will feature over 2,000 elite athletes and thousands of fun runners, showcasing Eldoret as a hub for athletics.

• Over 2,000 athletes are expected to participate in the marathon and a new One Mile elite race.
• Key figures include Race Director Moses Tanui and Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.
• The event boasts a Sh18 million prize purse, with Uasin Gishu County as the title sponsor contributing Sh15 million.

The African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship final in Cairo will feature a highly anticipated showdown between hosts Al Ahly Sporting Club and Kenya's KCB Bank.

• This match is a rematch of the 2022 final, where KCB Bank defeated Al Ahly to claim the title.
• Al Ahly, a 10-time record African champion, seeks revenge and to reclaim the throne after a five-year drought since their last title in 2019.
• KCB Bank aims to validate their 2022 championship win and secure their third African title, having entered the final with an unbeaten record, similar to Al Ahly, with both teams winning their semi-finals 3-1.

Kenya's top professional referee and judge, Julius Odhiambo, has been appointed by the World Boxing Association (WBA) to officiate title fights in Chile. The prestigious event will take place from Thursday to Sunday this week.

• Julius Odhiambo will officiate WBA title fights and also serve as an instructor in seminars.
• The appointment by the WBA Federation Convention 2026 highlights Kenya's rising standards in boxing.
• The convention, from April 23rd to 26th, 2026, will feature emerging talents and boxing legends from across continents.