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Government Settles Harambee Stars Allowances Ahead of AFCON 2027

The Kenyan Government has announced the settlement of outstanding financial allowances for Harambee Stars players from previous engagements. This aims to quell concerns ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Separately, a long-standing dispute delaying the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League has been resolved, with Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United agreeing to a promotion-relegation playoff. Meanwhile, 78-year-old veteran coach Claude Le Roy began his second stint with Congo Brazzaville with a 1-0 loss to Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

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Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs

Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs

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Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

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Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race

Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race

Athletes are gearing up for the upcoming 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Kenya's final major 42km race of the year, with training intensifying in preparation for the event next month.

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Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs

Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs

The long-standing dispute delaying the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League has been resolved, with Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United agreeing to a promotion-relegation playoff.

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Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy, 78, began his second stint with Congo Brazzaville with a 1-0 loss to Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

The Kenyan Government has announced the settlement of outstanding financial allowances for Harambee Stars players from previous engagements, aiming to quell concerns ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

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Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United agree to settle promotion battle in two-leg playoff

Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United agree to settle promotion battle in two-leg playoff

Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to determine promotion to the FKF Premier League, resolving a dispute that delayed the season's start.

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How key players contributed to Nairobi winning bid for world meet

How key players contributed to Nairobi winning bid for world meet

Nairobi has successfully secured the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, a significant achievement for Kenya's athletic legacy.

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Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda Open

Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda Open

Kenya is fielding a strong 15-man contingent, led by Njoroge Kibugu, in the inaugural Rwanda Open, a Sunshine Development Tour event in Kigali.

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Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster

Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign kicks off today with a highly anticipated match between Ivory Coast and Ghana, featuring a clash of prominent coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz.

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Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier

Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier

Kenya's Harambee Stars are facing significant turmoil ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Eritrea. Head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed multiple issues plaguing the team's preparations.

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Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges

Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, addressed the Senate Plenary in Kilifi regarding the significant financial and mental health challenges faced by young people in the creative and sports sectors.

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Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse

Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse

Athletes across disciplines are set to compete for a substantial prize purse of Sh63 million during sporting events leading up to Mashujaa Day celebrations in the North Rift region.

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Ranpura savours victory at Nyali leg ahead of Masters grand finale

Ranpura savours victory at Nyali leg ahead of Masters grand finale

Vimal Ranpura emerged the overall winner of the ninth leg of the DuraCoat Golf Masters Series 2026 at Nyali Golf and Country Club, carding a gross score of 74. The tournament marked Basco Paints’ 50th anniversary.

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FKF crisis: Inside the troubled Kandanda House

FKF crisis: Inside the troubled Kandanda House

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is embroiled in a deep leadership crisis, with President Hussein Mohammed facing internal revolts and court orders that are impacting the FKF Premier League.

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Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan

Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan

Kenya has been invited to participate in the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, offering a new international pathway for its young players.

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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

An Afghan cyclist, Fariba Hashimi, has won an Asian Games silver medal, a significant achievement for women in her home country where freedoms are restricted.

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From heartbreak to glory, the end of Tanga's 7s journey with Shujaa and Kabras

From heartbreak to glory, the end of Tanga's 7s journey with Shujaa and Kabras

Brian Tanga, a prominent scrum-half, has concluded his 12-year Sevens rugby journey with Kabras Sugar and the Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, marking the end of an era.

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Akinyi putts to glory in Kisumu's sunshine

Akinyi putts to glory in Kisumu's sunshine

Elizabeth Akinyi emerged victorious at the August Mug tournament held at the Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu over the weekend, outperforming 62 other golfers.

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Kenya's finest Junior talents shine at Migaa

Kenya's finest Junior talents shine at Migaa

Kenya's emerging golf talents showcased their skills at the 5th Leg of the NCBA US Kids Golf Fall Local Tour-Nairobi held at the Migaa Championship course in Kiambu County. The event saw over 120 junior golfers compete.

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Kenya to host Africa Boxing Championships

Kenya to host Africa Boxing Championships

Kenya has been selected to host the prestigious Africa Boxing Championships, scheduled to take place from October 15-28 at Kasarani Stadium.

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Court clash leaves football league in dilemma

Court clash leaves football league in dilemma

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has been forced to postpone the league kickoff due to contradictory court orders, leaving the football league in a dilemma.

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'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

Indian boxer Sumit Kundu has overcome significant hardship and a career-threatening injury to reach the last 16 of the light middleweight category at the Asian Games in Japan.

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Another world record for Ngetich as Kenya bags medals in Copenhagen

Another world record for Ngetich as Kenya bags medals in Copenhagen

Kenyan athlete Agnes Ngetich shattered the women-only world half marathon record at the World Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, leading a strong medal haul for Kenya.

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Snow sends chills down the spine of rivals in Uganda

Snow sends chills down the spine of rivals in Uganda

Kenyan golfer Greg Snow achieved a tied-seventh finish at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series in Uganda, showcasing strong performance against an international field.

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Kenya Police lock-up Kisumu Youngsters as Lakers drown KU

Kenya Police lock-up Kisumu Youngsters as Lakers drown KU

In a significant day of hockey action, Kenya Police secured a vital 3-0 victory over Kisumu Youngsters, while defending champions Lakers Hockey Club edged out Kenyatta University (KU) Titans 2-1.

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Huskie wins 12-GOAL-Kenya International Cup

Huskie wins 12-GOAL-Kenya International Cup

Huskie has emerged victorious in the 12-Goal Kenya International Cup, clinching the title after a thrilling 6-5.5 victory over Vellum in the Mixed-Foursomes Championships held at Timau Sports Club.

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Thunder and KPA win semi-finals series to set epic final

Thunder and KPA win semi-finals series to set epic final

The Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League final is set between reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder and former titleholders Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Both teams secured their spots by winning their best-of-five semi-final series with a decisive 3-0 margin.

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Bullets shootdown Bungoma Queens as Mathare upset Vihiga

Bullets shootdown Bungoma Queens as Mathare upset Vihiga

The 2026-2027 FKF Women’s Premier League season kicked off with reigning champions Kenya Police Bullets FC crushing Bungoma Queens 6-0. Meanwhile, newly promoted Mathare United Women’s FC caused an upset by defeating former champions Vihiga Queens 3-1.

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Champions Butali Warriors pile more misery on hapless Greensharks

Champions Butali Warriors pile more misery on hapless Greensharks

Defending champions Butali Warriors secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Greensharks in a Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League match on Saturday. The win keeps Warriors' title hopes alive, while it plunges struggling Greensharks, who are yet to win this season, closer to relegation.

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Ng'etich wins gold in Copenhagen

Ng'etich wins gold in Copenhagen

Agnes Ng’etich has claimed a dominant victory at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, smashing the women-only half marathon world record.

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Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping

Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping

Kenya's government is prioritizing the protection of young athletes from doping and exploitation during this year's Mashujaa Day sporting tournament. The event aims to foster clean sports, identify new talent, and ensure fair play.

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