CS says Kenya is ready for Africa 7s Cup
Kenya has won the Africa Women’s Sevens Cup once and finished as runners-up a number of times...
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Kenya is set to host the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya affirming the nation's readiness to welcome 11 national teams for the two-day World Rugby Challenger Series qualifier.
- Kenya, known as the Lionesses, will compete in Group B against Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
- CS Mvurya emphasized that the championship highlights Kenya’s role as a continental rugby powerhouse and the government's dedication to developing the sport.
- The Lionesses aim to reclaim the continental crown, having won it once and finished as runners-up multiple times, as they strive for core status in the HSBC SVNS Series.
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Kenya Hosts Sporting Events and Embarks on Long-Term Athlete Development - November 2025
Kenya is preparing for and hosting several key sporting events and qualifiers across the country. The nation is set to host the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with the Kenya Lionesses squad already announced and co-captained by Grace Okulu and Janet Okello. In basketball, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is playing in the semifinals of the Zone Five qualifiers at the Nyayo Gymnasium, seeking a slot in the 2025 WBLA finals. The national boxing team, Hit Squad, is also preparing for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships, with training set to begin after the National Boxing League's final leg in Kisumu. Looking to the future, NOC-K hosted a conference in Machakos to help sports federations prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In domestic football, KCB faces Bidco United in a SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Annex. Additionally, construction of the Talanta City Stadium is now 66 per cent complete.
