Kenya's athletics stars pumped billions into the economy in 2025

In 2025, Kenya's athletics stars not only achieved significant sporting glory but also injected billions of shillings into the national economy through their prize money and earnings from major global events.

Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16

South Africa secured a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations after Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty, ensuring their qualification for the knockout stage. This win places Bafana Bafana among the teams progressing to the last-16.

Boxing heavyweight Anthony Joshua hospitalised after fatal road crash in Nigeria

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua was hospitalized in Nigeria after a fatal road accident on December 29, 2025, that killed two people. The British boxing star, 36, sustained minor injuries when the Lexus SUV he was a passenger in collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos–Ibadan highway.

Why spectators will have even more fun in 2026 Safari Rally showdown

The 2026 Safari Rally in Kenya will offer spectators a new experience, including public access to the event shakedown for the first time since the rally's return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar. The entire rally, scheduled for March 12-15, will be exclusively held in Naivasha, departing from the long-standing tradition of starting in Nairobi due to new FIA WRC sporting regulations.

President Ruto graces GENOWA Governor’s Cup finals at Raila Odinga Stadium

Women teams led the way with impressive show as men struggled

Kenyan women's volleyball teams, particularly the Junior Malkia Strikers and Malkia Strikers, showcased impressive performances in 2025, while their male counterparts struggled. The Junior Malkia Strikers clinched a continental title, and the Malkia Strikers demonstrated significant growth at the World Championship.