Kenya Pipeline and KCB Bank have established early leads in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League play-offs after winning their respective opening matches.

• Kenya Pipeline defeated Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in straight sets (25-17, 25-21, 28-26).
• KCB Bank secured a 3-1 victory against former champions Kenya Prisons.
• Both teams are now aiming for a 2-0 series lead in game two today to advance to the finals.

Cyclists and para-athletes will compete in the Kaptagat Cycling Challenge this July in Elgeyo Marakwet County, a demanding high-altitude race that also champions for greater inclusion in sports and environmental conservation.

• The event aims to draw attention to para-cycling, an adapted sport for athletes with disabilities.
• Key figures include Kenyan para-cyclist Kennedy Ogada and National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo.
• Beyond the race, participants will engage in tree-planting activities to support conservation efforts in the Kaptagat forest ecosystem.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) boxing team is highly motivated to clinch the National Boxing League title, according to club officials.

• KDF, the Kenya Open champions, expressed confidence in their squad's ability to win the league.
• The club chairman, Paul Mung'ori, who is also a Brigadier, appealed for fair officiating in all upcoming league matches.
• Mung'ori also emphasized the importance of sports in promoting patriotism and offered advice to the Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) for the betterment of the sport.