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Kenya bags double gold in hockey as St Anthony's end Kakungulu's reign
Kenya secured double gold in hockey at the 2026 Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Associations games in Morogoro, Tanzania, with both the boys' and girls' finals featuring Kenyan teams. Kenyan school teams are making strong progress in the East Africa school games, with several teams advancing to the semi-finals in volleyball and basketball. However, Kenya's athletic success is threatened by a lack of scientific support, with foreign athletes leveraging Kenyan resources and knowledge to outperform local talent, and the article argues that future medals will be won through scientific advancement rather than innate ability.
Raila Odinga International Stadium to be ready by November for AFCON 2027
The Raila Odinga International Stadium in Kenya is nearing 93% completion and is expected to be ready for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with potential pre-tournament matches in November or December. Over 5,000 runners are anticipated to participate in the 2026 Belgut Half Marathon in Kericho County on August 23, a race that combines elite athletics with fundraising for needy students, featuring Sandra Felis and Kyumbe Munguti leading the star-studded field. Separately, Kenya's National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing significant penalties for match-fixing and sports manipulation, with players caught in match-fixing risking jail and a Sh1 million fine.
