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Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title

Gor Mahia FC has secured their record-extending 22nd SportPesa Premier League title after a resilient and consistent campaign, holding off rivals AFC Leopards with one match remaining. Newly crowned champions Gor Mahia have been granted a reprieve, with their postponed match against Mara Sugar now cleared to be played in Homa Bay this Wednesday. FIFA has rejected an attempt by a faction of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee to suspend FKF President Hussein Mohammed and other officials, deeming the move unconstitutional.

Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title

Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title

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Reprieve as champions Gor Mahia to play Mara Sugar in Homa Bay

Reprieve as champions Gor Mahia to play Mara Sugar in Homa Bay

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FIFA rejects suspension of FKF President Hussein Mohammed

FIFA rejects suspension of FKF President Hussein Mohammed

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FIFA reveals 48 World Cup team base training sites

FIFA reveals 48 World Cup team base training sites

FIFA has announced the 48 team base training sites for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

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Man United captain Fernandes hits back at Keane over 'lie'

Man United captain Fernandes hits back at Keane over 'lie'

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has strongly refuted accusations by former player Roy Keane, stating that Keane misrepresented his comments regarding individual records.

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Kenya Lionesses hunt second win against Madagascar in Rugby Africa Cup

Kenya Lionesses hunt second win against Madagascar in Rugby Africa Cup

The Kenya Lionesses are aiming for their second consecutive win in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division when they face Madagascar on Wednesday at RFUEA Grounds.

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Reprieve as champions Gor Mahia to play Mara Sugar in Homa Bay

Reprieve as champions Gor Mahia to play Mara Sugar in Homa Bay

Newly crowned SportPesa Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been granted a reprieve, with their postponed match against Mara Sugar now cleared to be played in Homa Bay this Wednesday.

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FIFA rejects suspension of FKF President Hussein Mohammed

FIFA rejects suspension of FKF President Hussein Mohammed

FIFA has rejected an attempt by a faction of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee (NEC) to suspend FKF President Hussein Mohammed and other officials, deeming the move unconstitutional.

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Why FIFA has rejected Husssein Mohammed's suspension from FKF

Why FIFA has rejected Husssein Mohammed's suspension from FKF

FIFA has rejected an attempt by a faction within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee to suspend FKF President Hussein Mohammed and other officials.

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Why we need to rethink sports sponsorship

Why we need to rethink sports sponsorship

The article argues that Corporate Kenya needs to shift its approach to sports sponsorship from short-term "photo opportunities" to long-term, decade-long partnerships.

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Gacheru steps down from WRC Safari Rally role

Gacheru steps down from WRC Safari Rally role

Charles Gacheru, CEO of the WRC Safari Rally, is stepping down from his position ahead of schedule.

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Porto Alegre is the next stop for Kipchoge after racing in the Cape Town Marathon

Porto Alegre is the next stop for Kipchoge after racing in the Cape Town Marathon

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has announced his next marathon will be in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on July 12, as part of his new "Eliud Kipchoge World Tour" aimed at uniting the world through running.

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Champions Thunder and Stanbic Aces lead in the KBF Premier League standings

Champions Thunder and Stanbic Aces lead in the KBF Premier League standings

Nairobi City Thunder remains undefeated at the top of the KBF Premier League standings, while Stanbic Aces has taken the lead in the women's division.

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Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title

Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title

Gor Mahia FC has secured their record-extending 22nd SportPesa Premier League title after a resilient and consistent campaign, holding off rivals AFC Leopards with one match remaining.

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K'Ogalo crowned champions for record 22nd league title

K'Ogalo crowned champions for record 22nd league title

Gor Mahia FC has been crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after bitter rivals AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet.

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Top football stars set to miss FIFA World Cup 2026

Top football stars set to miss FIFA World Cup 2026

Several prominent football stars will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to injuries or their nations' failure to qualify.

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Strathmore Swords finish first leg strong with victory over USIU-A Flames

Strathmore Swords finish first leg strong with victory over USIU-A Flames

The Strathmore University Swords concluded the first leg of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League with a victory over former champions USIU-A Flames, winning 74-66 at Nyayo Gymnasium.

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Aaron Rai: From Kenya Open winner to US PGA champion

Aaron Rai: From Kenya Open winner to US PGA champion

Briton Aaron Rai has achieved his first major victory at the 108th edition of the US PGA Championship. His journey to this significant win is notably linked to his participation and success at the 2017 Kenya Open Golf Championship.

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Mburu shines with a personal best at Kiambu meet

Mburu shines with a personal best at Kiambu meet

Nahashon Mburu achieved a career-best gross score of 78 to win the Crown Paints - Brush and Beyond overall title at the Kiambu Golf Club. The victory marks a significant milestone in his 11-year golfing journey.

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Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for 'humanitarian reasons'

Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for 'humanitarian reasons'

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned Senegalese football supporters jailed following violence at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The decision was made "on humanitarian grounds" and in view of "the age-old fraternal ties" between the two nations, coinciding with the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday.

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Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club

Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club

Real Madrid concluded a turbulent La Liga season with a 4-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the top flight on Saturday.

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Africa Youth Chess champion Njarumi now eyes global glory

Africa Youth Chess champion Njarumi now eyes global glory

14-year-old Wayne Joe Njarumi has achieved the prestigious title of Africa Youth Chess Champion and is now setting his sights on global domination.

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Bayern salute 'best transfer ever' Kane after 21st German Cup triumph

Bayern salute 'best transfer ever' Kane after 21st German Cup triumph

Bayern Munich secured their 21st German Cup title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Stuttgart, propelled by a hat-trick from Harry Kane.

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Omanyala wins Xiamen DL in style

Omanyala wins Xiamen DL in style

Ferdinand Omanyala has secured a dominant victory at the Diamond League Xiamen in China, reaffirming his status as Africa's fastest sprinter.

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Mukhisa Kituyi rules Golf Masters opener

Mukhisa Kituyi rules Golf Masters opener

Home player Mukhisa Kituyi emerged the overall winner at the 2026 Duracoat Masters Golf series opener held at Vet Lab Sports Club on Friday, marking Basco Paint's golden jubilee celebrations.

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How Arteta led Arsenal back to the EPL Summit

How Arteta led Arsenal back to the EPL Summit

After a 22-year wait, Arsenal has been crowned champions of the English Premier League. This triumph marks the end of a long period of near misses and setbacks for the club, bringing glory back to the Emirates Stadium.

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UoN Dynamites and Th3 Swish win to keep play-offs hopes alive

UoN Dynamites and Th3 Swish win to keep play-offs hopes alive

The University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites and Th3 Swish secured crucial wins in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League, bolstering their playoff aspirations.

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Kenya Lionesses maul Uganda in Rugby Africa Cup opener

Kenya Lionesses maul Uganda in Rugby Africa Cup opener

The Kenya Lionesses kicked off their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign with a decisive victory, overpowering the Uganda Lady Cranes 43-10 in an East African derby held at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday.

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Junior Starlets shift focus to decisive second leg home clash

Junior Starlets shift focus to decisive second leg home clash

The Junior Starlets are preparing for a crucial second-leg match against Uganda after a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers.

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Mintos proves too good for his rivals at ICPAK tournament

Mintos proves too good for his rivals at ICPAK tournament

Mombasa golfer Tony Mintos emerged the overall winner of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) tournament held on Thursday.

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Youngsters shine at World Under-20 trials in Nairobi

Youngsters shine at World Under-20 trials in Nairobi

Young Kenyan junior athletes have showcased exceptional talent and determination at the national trials for the 2026 World Under-20 Championships in Nairobi, securing their spots for the global event in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

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Mustard Seed School swimmers reap big in Nakuru Gala

Mustard Seed School swimmers reap big in Nakuru Gala

Mustard Seed School swimmers achieved significant success at the Kenya Aquatic Association Nakuru Swimming Gala held at their own school grounds.

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Lionesses renew rivalry with Uganda as Africa Cup kicks off

Lionesses renew rivalry with Uganda as Africa Cup kicks off

The Kenya Lionesses are kicking off their campaign in the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division today in Nairobi, aiming to secure their first continental title against regional rivals Uganda Lady Cranes.

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