The Kenyan national under-20 rugby team, Chipu, is set to begin their campaign in the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy today against Zimbabwe in Kampala, Uganda.

• Chipu are aiming for a winning start in the Performance Division, which begins with semi-finals.
• Key players include Jackson Siketa and Faran Juma, retained from last year's squad by Head Coach Simon Jawichre.
• Kenya are confident after winning their third Barthes Trophy title in 2024 and reaching the final last year.

Kenya's young athletes have made a triumphant start at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, leading the medal standings after the opening day.

• Kenya secured a dominant 1-2 finish in the men's 5,000m, with Frankline Kibet winning gold and Nehemiah Kipngeno taking silver.
• Frankline Kibet, also the World Under-20 cross-country champion, added another gold to his collection.
• Joyline Chepkemoi earned a bronze medal in the women's 5,000m, contributing to Kenya's strong early performance.

Kenya's U18 polo team suffered a significant 8.5-5 defeat to Zambia in the U18 International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club on August 2, despite starting as the favored side.

• Zambia secured a surprising victory through prowess, hard work, and accuracy, overcoming Kenya's initial advantage.
• Zambian captain Ryan Jellis was the top scorer with seven goals, while Kenya's captain, Lochie Murray, scored five.
• Key lessons for the Kenyan team included the importance of training as a unit, securing energetic horses, and understanding their abilities early, with their loss attributed partly to slower play and less unit training compared to the Zambians.