Kenyan rugby receives a significant boost for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit with SportPesa injecting a substantial sponsorship package.

• The sponsorship is worth Sh34.14 million, more than double last year's contribution.
• Key beneficiaries include host clubs (Sh6 million), the Kenya Rugby Union (Sh6 million), media coverage (Sh9 million), and significantly increased prize money (Sh4.14 million).
• The six-leg circuit kicks off with the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru on July 25-26.

National Men’s Basketball Premier League champions, Nairobi City Thunder, have secured a significant sponsorship deal worth Sh10 million from I&M Bank Limited.

• The sponsorship amounts to Sh10 million, supporting the club for the remainder of the 2026 league season.
• Key parties involved are the National Men’s Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder and their new official banking partner, I&M Bank Limited.
• This partnership, running from May 25, 2026 to September 2026, underscores I&M Bank's commitment to youth development and elevating Kenyan basketball on the continental and global stage.

The 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens Championship, scheduled for June 20-21 in Mauritius, has been postponed due to public health concerns stemming from the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.

• The decision was made as a precautionary measure following guidance from Mauritian authorities and the World Health Organisation (WHO), which declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
• Key individuals involved include Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, who emphasized that the postponement is due to welfare concerns and not due to any confirmed cases related to the tournament.
• The tournament was set to feature 12 nations, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and hosts Mauritius, with organizers now working to find new dates.