Kenya is poised to defend its title at the UFAK Region East Africa Karate Championships, commencing tomorrow at Nyayo Gymnasium.

• Team captain Francis Wamukoyi expressed confidence in the squad's readiness and high morale, urging fans to attend and support the team.
• Team members, including ace Mercy Wambui, are aiming for gold medals, highlighting their thorough preparation.
• The Kenya Karate Federation (KKF) president, Richard Binga, believes the athletes' international exposure provides them with an advantage.
• Other participating nations, such as Madagascar, are also well-prepared and anticipating strong competition.

Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team is set to face tough competition in the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship in Valladolid, Spain, renewing rivalries with South Africa and Australia.

• Shujaa is in the challenging 'Group of Death' alongside Great Britain, aiming for promotion back to the top tier of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
• Kenya currently sits seventh on the standings with 8 points after a mixed performance in the opening leg in Hong Kong.
• Head coach Kevin Wambua is confident the team has learned from past mistakes, especially their narrow loss to eventual champions South Africa in Hong Kong.

Top riders are set to compete in the second Kenya Polo Association (KPA) tournament of the year at Timau Sports Club starting Friday afternoon.

• The event follows the Timau Stores Challenge Cup held last weekend, promising a competitive field with returning participants and new entries.
• Experienced umpire John Mugambi anticipates a tough competition, potentially with different winners than the previous tournament.
• The Kenya Polo Association (KPA) will also hold its Annual General Meeting at the same venue this weekend to elect new officials.