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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, August 12, 2026Kenya Chipu Claims Fourth Barthes Cup Title to Qualify for World Cup - August 2026
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Kenya Chipu Claims Fourth Barthes Cup Title to Qualify for World Cup - August 2026

Kenya Chipu secured their fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy title by defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final held in Kampala, Uganda, earning qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy. Meanwhile, Kenyatta University's Blak Blad RFC received a significant sponsorship boost from Madison Life Assurance Kenya ahead of the Kabeberi Sevens and new rugby season. In other East Africa regional competitions, Kenyan schools are actively competing across multiple sports: Kenya's handball champions Musingu Boys Senior School, St Joseph's Boys Senior School Kitale, and St Austin Matuu Day are defending the East Africa boys' handball title in Morogoro, while Kakamega School's Green Commandos and St Mary's Yala aim to end Kenya's long trophy drought in football at the 23rd FEASSA games. Additionally, Kenyan netball champions Andersen Girls and St Monica Bukokholo are preparing to compete in the East Africa netball championship, seeking to break Uganda's 22-year dominance.

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Kenya Chipu claims fourth Barthes Cup title to qualify for World Cup

Kenya Chipu claims fourth Barthes Cup title to qualify for World Cup

Kenya Chipu has secured their fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy title, defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final held in Kampala, Uganda. This victory qualifies the team for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

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Key Highlights

Kenya Chipu has secured their fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy title, defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final held in Kampala, Uganda. This victory qualifies the team for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

  • Chipu now holds the record as the most successful team in the competition's history.
  • The Kenya Chipu team, captained by Justine Ng’ombe, showcased determination throughout the tournament.
  • This win marks Kenya's fourth Barthes Trophy since the competition was rebranded in 2016.
Tuesday 8:07 PMKTN News (Youtube)First

Kenya yailaza Namibia 33-17 na kutwaa Barthes Cup kwa mara ya nne

Tuesday 10:00 PMKTN News (Youtube)

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NOCK Targets LA 2028 as Kenya’s Young Stars Return With 11 World Medals

NOCK Targets LA 2028 as Kenya’s Young Stars Return With 11 World Medals

Tuesday 10:03 PMKTN News (Youtube)

Kenya’s Rugby Sevens Stars Set for Kabebberi 7s Battle This Weekend

Kenya’s Rugby Sevens Stars Set for Kabebberi 7s Battle This Weekend

Kenya’s Rugby Sevens Stars Set for Kabebberi 7s Battle This Weekend

Tuesday 11:54 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Cardinal Otunga head to Tanzania for FEASSA rugby 7s

Cardinal Otunga head to Tanzania for FEASSA rugby 7s

Cardinal Otunga head to Tanzania for FEASSA rugby 7s

Cardinal Otunga Mosocho High School has embarked on a journey to Morogoro, Tanzania, to compete in the Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games.

Key Highlights

Cardinal Otunga Mosocho High School has embarked on a journey to Morogoro, Tanzania, to compete in the Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games.

  • The school will be representing Kenya in the rugby 7s competition.
  • The FEASSA Games are a 10-day event.
  • This event marks a significant inter-school sporting fixture for East Africa.
Wednesday 6:00 AMStandard Sports

Blak Blad land major boost ahead of Kabeberi Sevens

Blak Blad land major boost ahead of Kabeberi Sevens

Kenyatta University's Blak Blad RFC has received a significant sponsorship from Madison Life Assurance Kenya, boosting their ambitions for the upcoming Kabeberi Sevens and the new rugby season.

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Kenyatta University's Blak Blad RFC has received a significant sponsorship from Madison Life Assurance Kenya, boosting their ambitions for the upcoming Kabeberi Sevens and the new rugby season.

  • The sponsorship includes kits, training gear, medical equipment, medical insurance, and financial wellness programs.
  • Key figures include Madison Life Assurance Kenya Managing Director Githua Ngaruiya and Blak Blad captain Obat Kuke.
  • The team aims to win the Kabeberi Sevens this weekend and compete for both the Kenya Cup and the National Sevens Circuit gongs.
Wednesday 6:30 AMStandard Sports

Green Commandos lead Kenya's hunt for elusive East Africa football title

Green Commandos lead Kenya's hunt for elusive East Africa football title

Kenyan schools' football teams, Kakamega School's Green Commandos and St Mary’s Yala, are aiming to end a long trophy drought at the 23rd Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games in Morogoro, Tanzania.

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Kenyan schools' football teams, Kakamega School's Green Commandos and St Mary’s Yala, are aiming to end a long trophy drought at the 23rd Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games in Morogoro, Tanzania.

  • Kenya has only won the East Africa football title two times, with the last victory in 2016.
  • The Green Commandos, reclaiming the national trophy after 2018, are determined to win, with coach Enock Lucheveli stating, "We will not be there to participate but we will fight for the trophy."
  • Both teams face strong competition from Ugandan powerhouses, including St Mary’s Kitende and defending champions Bukedea Comprehensive.
  • Kenyan girls' teams, St Joseph’s Girls Senior School Kitale and Nyakach Girls, also aim to break a trophy drought dating back to 2018.
Wednesday 6:30 AMStandard Sports

Will Andersen and St Monica Bukokholo finally crack the netball code?

Will Andersen and St Monica Bukokholo finally crack the netball code?

Kenyan netball champions Andersen Girls and St Monica Bukokholo are preparing to compete in the East Africa netball championship, aiming to break Uganda's 22-year dominance.

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Key Highlights

Kenyan netball champions Andersen Girls and St Monica Bukokholo are preparing to compete in the East Africa netball championship, aiming to break Uganda's 22-year dominance.

  • Uganda has won all 22 East Africa netball titles since the inaugural championship in 2002.
  • The national champions, Andersen Mixed and St Monica Bukokholo, are intensely training to challenge Ugandan teams like St Noa Girls High School Zzana and St Mary's Kitende.
  • Kenyan teams have historically struggled against the tactical discipline and physical endurance of their Ugandan counterparts, often missing out on the podium.
Wednesday 8:00 AMStandard Sports

Kenyans keen to defend East Africa boys' handball title

Kenyans keen to defend East Africa boys' handball title

Kenya's representatives are gearing up to defend the East Africa boys' handball title at the 2026 games in Morogoro. The national champions, Musingu Boys Senior School, alongside finalists St Joseph’s Boys Senior School Kitale and bronze medallists St Austin Matuu Day, carry the responsibility of keeping the trophy in Kenya.

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Key Highlights

Kenya's representatives are gearing up to defend the East Africa boys' handball title at the 2026 games in Morogoro. The national champions, Musingu Boys Senior School, alongside finalists St Joseph’s Boys Senior School Kitale and bronze medallists St Austin Matuu Day, carry the responsibility of keeping the trophy in Kenya.

  • Kenya aims to retain the East Africa boys' handball title won by St Luke’s Kimilili last year.
  • Musingu Boys Senior School, St Joseph’s Boys Senior School Kitale, and St Austin Matuu Day are Kenya's hopefuls.
  • St Austin Matuu Day coach Mathew Mutuku expressed confidence despite it being their regional debut.
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