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Kabras Sugar Dethrone KCB to Reclaim Dala 7s Title in Kisumu

Kabras Sugar RFC reclaimed the Dala 7s title by defeating Menengai Oilers 19-5 in the final held on Sunday at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu. Meanwhile, Kakamega Campus dominated the 16th edition of the Kenya Medical Training College National Sports Championships in Kitui, securing a quadruple in rugby and showcasing overall athletic prowess. In football, Leeds rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of the Premier League season.

Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu

Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu

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Flawless Kakamega seal quadruple in games

Flawless Kakamega seal quadruple in games

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Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season

Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season

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Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief

Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's leadership is reportedly in jeopardy following a controversial plan to raise billions through private investment, which was subsequently shelved.

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Polo: Alela inspired to face new season with passion after weekend victory

Polo: Alela inspired to face new season with passion after weekend victory

Led by captain Sharon Alela, the Nairobi Hospital team emerged victorious in the 2026 Trustees Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club, inspiring them for the upcoming season.

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Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season

Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals

Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals

Cameroon has become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals after securing a 1-0 victory over Ghana. This win, combined with Mali's 3-2 triumph over Cape Verde, guarantees Cameroon a top-two spot in Group D.

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Zambia overcomes Kenya in Under 18 duty

Zambia overcomes Kenya in Under 18 duty

Zambia's Under-18 polo team defeated Kenya 8.5-5 to clinch the International tournament title at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil.

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Flawless Kakamega seal quadruple in games

Flawless Kakamega seal quadruple in games

Kakamega Campus dominated the 16th edition of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) National Sports Championships, securing a quadruple in rugby and showcasing overall athletic prowess. The week-long event concluded in Kitui over the weekend.

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Easy does it for newbies as they announce national arrival in style

Easy does it for newbies as they announce national arrival in style

Debutants made a strong showing at the Kenyan Secondary Schools National Term Two games, held at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika. Several new teams secured crucial victories on the opening day, enhancing their prospects of advancing to the knockout stages.

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Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu

Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu

Kabras Sugar RFC have reclaimed the Dala 7s title, defeating Menengai Oilers 19-5 in the final held on Sunday at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu.

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Kenya focusing on athletics than football, Asamoah Gyan says

Kenya focusing on athletics than football, Asamoah Gyan says

Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan believes Kenya's focus on athletics has hindered its football development, stating a lack of strong grassroots structures prevents the nation from competing with top African teams.

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Zambia determined to silence Kenya in U18 tournament

Zambia determined to silence Kenya in U18 tournament

Zambia is expressing strong confidence ahead of their Under 18 International Championship match against Kenya today at Manyatta Polo Club. The Zambian team believes they have adapted well to the local horses.

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Oilers, Kabras and defending champs KCB glide into Dala 7s quarter

Oilers, Kabras and defending champs KCB glide into Dala 7s quarter

Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar, and defending champions KCB have all advanced to the quarter-finals of the Dala 7s after strong performances in their preliminary matches at Mamboleo Stadium.

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Why Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa

Why Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa

Arsenal Fan TV (AFTV) founder and CEO Robbie Lyle declared Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa, potentially the world, during a recent visit. The declaration came following an impressive trophy parade in Nairobi celebrating Arsenal's 2025/26 English Premier League title win.

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Stage set for Coast Golf Open Festival

Stage set for Coast Golf Open Festival

The 2026 Ladies Coast Golf Open Festival is set to begin tomorrow, bringing together over 140 elite and amateur female golfers from across East Africa for a six-day tournament.

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Ruto hails Team Kenya after 12-Medal Commonwealth Games haul

Ruto hails Team Kenya after 12-Medal Commonwealth Games haul

President William Ruto has lauded Team Kenya for their exceptional performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, securing a total of 12 medals.

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Flawless Kakamega seal rugby quadruple as Homa Bay pips Mombasa in football

Flawless Kakamega seal rugby quadruple as Homa Bay pips Mombasa in football

Kakamega showcased dominance by securing a quadruple in men's rugby at the 16th Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) National Sports Championships, while Homa Bay narrowly defeated Mombasa in men's football finals. The week-long event concluded in Kitui County over the weekend.

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Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban

Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has welcomed the return of winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has been cleared to play after a doping ban was successfully appealed. Mudryk will rejoin the team in Hong Kong this week.

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De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs

De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi expressed uncertainty about forward Richarlison's future at the club, stating the player "sometimes" wants to leave.

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Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa - AFTV Founder Robbie Lyle

Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa - AFTV Founder Robbie Lyle

Arsenal Fan TV (AFTV) Founder Robbie Lyle has declared Kenya to have the best Arsenal fan base in Africa, potentially globally, during his visit to the country.

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Champs KCB eye glory as Dala 7s action kicks-off

Champs KCB eye glory as Dala 7s action kicks-off

Defending champions KCB Rugby Club are aiming for another victory at the Dala 7s tournament in Kisumu, following their win at the opening Prinsloo 7s. Former champions Impala Rugby Club also seek to improve their standing after a challenging start to the circuit.

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Kinoti aims strong KNRC start today

Kinoti aims strong KNRC start today

Timothy Kinoti, driver for Arkadios Motorsport, is set for a strong start in the Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) opening round at Stoni Athi Grille. The team has completed significant upgrades on their Toyota RunX, aiming for a clean finish on the faster Machakos stages.

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Kinyamal chases historic three-peat as Kenya eyes golden finish in Glasgow

Kinyamal chases historic three-peat as Kenya eyes golden finish in Glasgow

Kenyan athlete Wyclife Kinyamal is set to make history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive 800m gold medal.

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KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu

KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu

Defending champions KCB Rugby Club are aiming for a repeat victory at the Dala 7s tournament in Kisumu this weekend, following their win at the opening Prinsloo Sevens.

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Impala Rugby buoyant ahead of Dala 7s in Kisumu

Impala Rugby buoyant ahead of Dala 7s in Kisumu

Impala Rugby Club is feeling optimistic ahead of the Dala 7s tournament in Kisumu this weekend, despite a challenging start to the National Sevens Circuit.

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10-man Gor Mahia survive to storm CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals

10-man Gor Mahia survive to storm CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals

10-man Gor Mahia booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after edging Djibouti's Garde Republicaine 1-0 in their final Group A match

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Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA plan

Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA plan

FIFA's proposed private investment plan has faced significant backlash, leading to the resignation of a senior advisor and condemnation from multiple continental confederations.

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Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of 66. The iconic captain of AC Milan was a World Cup winner and is considered one of the greatest defenders in football history.

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FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

FIFA is proceeding with a plan to allow private investors to buy stakes in its commercial operations, despite significant opposition. The proposal aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by valuing the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) at $20 billion.

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Kenya eyes Zambia scalp

Kenya eyes Zambia scalp

Kenya's junior polo team is set to compete against Zambia in an Under 18 International tournament this Sunday, following a victory over Zimbabwe last weekend.

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St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy

St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy

Former champions St Joseph’s Girls Senior School Kitale are determined to reclaim the national rugby 7s trophy at the upcoming National Term Two games in Thika.

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Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu

Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu

Kenya's last hope in boxing at the Commonwealth Games Boxing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, Robert Okaka, has been eliminated. He lost to England's Dimeji Shittu in a unanimous points decision.

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