Kenya's Emerging Stars secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Tanzania in the first leg of their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

• The Emerging Stars scored 4 goals to Tanzania's 1 in the first leg match.
• Key players Paul Osama, Kevin Wangaya, and Lawrence Okoth were instrumental in Kenya's win.
• This dominant performance puts Kenya in a strong position to advance to the next round against Ivory Coast.

This article tells the inspiring story of Brian Wahinya, a young Kenyan who defied doubts about his physique to become a successful rugby player.

• Despite being initially told he was 'too skinny' to play rugby, Wahinya persevered.
• The key person in the story is Brian Wahinya, a Kenyan rugby star.
• His journey highlights overcoming physical stereotypes in sports.

The Nairobi City Thunder men's basketball team has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League finals against former champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).

• The Thunder secured victories with scores of 78-67 (in overtime) and 72-63.
• The reigning champions are now just one win away from a consecutive title.
• In the women's league semi-finals, KPA will face Th3 Swish, and Equity Hawks will play Stanbic Aces.

Kenyan marathoner Philemon Kiplimo Kimaiyo has received a two-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after admitting to an anti-doping violation involving a prohibited substance found in his wife's medication.

• Two-year ban imposed, starting from September 1, 2026, until August 31, 2028.
• Key individuals/organizations: Kenyan marathoner Philemon Kiplimo Kimaiyo and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
• Kimaiyo stated he took his wife's painkillers for soreness after long runs, unaware of the prohibited substance, chlorthalidone, a diuretic and masking agent.