Kenyan Faith Kipyegon is set to compete in the 3,000m at the Monaco Diamond League on July 10, days after a rare defeat at the Prefontaine Classic.

• Faith Kipyegon, a world record holder, will race the 3,000m at the Herculis EBS meeting.
• The event features a strong field including fellow Kenyan Agnes Ngetich and several international distance runners.
• This race marks Kipyegon's continued expansion into longer distances following her first Diamond League defeat over the mile since 2021.

Kenyan FIFA Assistant Referee Stephen Yiembe has been appointed by UEFA to officiate in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa.

• Stephen Yiembe becomes the first Kenyan referee to officiate in a European football competition, serving as an Assistant Referee on the stands.
• The match is scheduled for August 12 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
• This appointment is a significant career milestone, following his selection for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 and his role as Assistant VAR 2 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

The Nairobi County Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya for the upcoming 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, scheduled for October 25, 2026.

• The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to promote sports, healthy living, tourism, and environmental sustainability.
• Key figures involved include Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali and representatives from Standard Chartered Bank.
• The marathon's theme is "Now It Is Your Turn," encouraging participation and promoting healthier lifestyles, with a scenic route along the Southern Bypass.