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HomeDaily NewsFriday, July 17, 2026Team Kenya Steps Up Commonwealth Games and Diamond League Preparations - July 2026
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Team Kenya Steps Up Commonwealth Games and Diamond League Preparations - July 2026

Team Kenya is intensifying preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Commonwealth Games Association of Kenya (CGA) holding a strategic meeting to ensure athlete welfare, training, and performance targets are met. Kenyan athletes are simultaneously in a fierce battle for points as the Diamond League circuit heads towards its finals in Brussels this September. These preparations come as Kenya builds momentum ahead of major international athletics competitions. At the same time, Nakuru RFC has secured a significant sponsorship renewal with Smart Applications International, ensuring continued financial support for the upcoming 2026/2027 Kenya Rugby season. The sponsorship marks continued investment in Kenya's rugby infrastructure ahead of competitive seasons.

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Team Kenya steps up Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations

Team Kenya steps up Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations

Team Kenya is intensifying preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Commonwealth Games Association of Kenya (CGA) holding a strategic meeting to ensure athlete welfare, training, and performance targets are met.

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Team Kenya is intensifying preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Commonwealth Games Association of Kenya (CGA) holding a strategic meeting to ensure athlete welfare, training, and performance targets are met.

  • The meeting focused on providing athletes with the necessary support and resources to excel against top Commonwealth competitors.
  • Key figures like middle-distance runner Naomi Korir and steeplechase champion Faith Cherotich are expected to contend for medals.
  • The women's 3x3 basketball team, which reached the quarter-finals in Birmingham 2022, is also preparing to improve on their previous performance.
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Diamond League comes down to a chase for points

Diamond League comes down to a chase for points

Kenyan athletes are in a fierce battle for points as the Diamond League circuit heads towards its finals in Brussels this September.

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Kenyan athletes are in a fierce battle for points as the Diamond League circuit heads towards its finals in Brussels this September.

  • Emmanuel Wanyonyi is a top contender in the 800m/1000m, leading with 22 points after winning the 1000m in Monaco.
  • Kenyan 3000m steeplechasers Edmund Serem (24 points) and Simon Koech (17 points) have already qualified for the final.
  • Sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, currently ranked number one in the 100m with 19 points, faces potential displacement as he is not competing in the upcoming London meet.
Friday 12:00 AMStandard Sports

Nakuru RFC renew sponsorship

Nakuru RFC renew sponsorship

Nakuru RFC has secured a significant sponsorship renewal with Smart Applications International, ensuring continued financial support for the upcoming 2026/2027 Kenya Rugby season.

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Key Highlights

Nakuru RFC has secured a significant sponsorship renewal with Smart Applications International, ensuring continued financial support for the upcoming 2026/2027 Kenya Rugby season.

  • The renewed sponsorship is valued at Sh3 million.
  • Key stakeholders include Nakuru RFC, Smart Applications International, and Nakuru County CEC for Sports Elgah Riaga.
  • Smart Applications International cited the club's success as a development side and former Kenya Cup champions as reasons for their continued support, noting that they have invested Sh5.5 million in the past season.
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