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SportPesa Invests Ksh 120M as NOC-K Partners to Build High-Performance Centre

Gaming firm SportPesa has injected Ksh 120 million into Kenyan sports, with Ksh 40 million each allocated to boxing, rugby, and rally racing. This investment has enabled former WBC women's Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika to resume her career. Separately, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is partnering with Kenyatta University to establish a high-performance training centre for Kenyan athletes. The initiative aims to improve athlete performance using advanced training methods and technology. Concurrently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has expressed satisfaction with Kenya's progress in strengthening its anti-doping systems following a recent audit.

Zarika now targets world title as SportPesa pumps Sh120m into sports

Zarika now targets world title as SportPesa pumps Sh120m into sports

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NOC-K, KU to set up high performance centre

NOC-K, KU to set up high performance centre

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Wada impressed with Kenya's progress in fight against doping

Wada impressed with Kenya's progress in fight against doping

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Zarika now targets world title as SportPesa pumps Sh120m into sports

Zarika now targets world title as SportPesa pumps Sh120m into sports

Gaming firm SportPesa has injected Ksh 120 million into Kenyan sports, with Ksh 40 million each allocated to boxing, rugby, and rally racing. This significant investment has enabled former WBC women's Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika to resume her boxing career with aspirations for a world title.

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NOC-K, KU to set up high performance centre

NOC-K, KU to set up high performance centre

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is partnering with Kenyatta University to establish a high-performance training centre for Kenyan athletes. This initiative aims to improve athlete performance through advanced training methods and technology.

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Wada impressed with Kenya's progress in fight against doping

Wada impressed with Kenya's progress in fight against doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has expressed satisfaction with Kenya's progress in strengthening its anti-doping systems following a recent audit, signaling a positive shift in the country's commitment to global anti-doping standards.

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Ambitious Mwirigi sets his sights on Chairman's top prize

Ambitious Mwirigi sets his sights on Chairman's top prize

Mike Mwirigi, fresh off strong performances in the Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup and Soldier’s Salute Championships, aims for another successful outing at the Chairman’s Cup tomorrow at the Nairobi Polo Club. This event marks the final competition before a three-month break ahead of the Kenya Polo Association (KPA) season in May.

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Saiti clinches title at Muthaiga layout

Saiti clinches title at Muthaiga layout

Home player Anthony Saiti clinched the overall prize at the third Murdoch University Open held at the Muthaiga Golf Club on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, by scoring a sterling 42 stableford points.

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Former WBC champ Zarika hopeful of challenging for world title

Former WBC champ Zarika hopeful of challenging for world title

Former WBC women's Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika is set to revive her boxing career and challenge for a world title, following a multi-million shillings sponsorship investment by gaming firm SportPesa. This initiative aims to bolster Kenyan boxing, rugby, and rally sports.

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Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes

Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes

CAF has heavily fined Afcon champions Senegal and runners-up Morocco following chaotic scenes, disciplinary breaches, and crowd trouble during the 2025 Afcon final. Senegal lifted the trophy with a 1-0 victory, but the match was marred by protests and controversial decisions leading to substantial penalties for both teams.

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Selection trials for World Universities Cross County Championships bound team heads to Kitui

Selection trials for World Universities Cross County Championships bound team heads to Kitui

Kenya is set to hold selection trials for the World Universities Cross Country Championships team this Saturday, March 2, at Southern Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) in Kitui. The trials aim to select 16 athletes (8 men and 8 women) to represent the country in the championships scheduled for March 14-15 in Casale Monferrato, Italy.

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Players eye top prizes as they battle in Nyali

Players eye top prizes as they battle in Nyali

Around 250 players are preparing to compete in the Chairman's (Jayne Githere) prize golf tournament at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa this Saturday.

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CAF team set to inspect stadiums in Kenya ahead of next year's Afcon

CAF team set to inspect stadiums in Kenya ahead of next year's Afcon

A CAF team is set to inspect stadiums in Kenya next month as the nation prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with Uganda and Tanzania.

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More branches head for counties Novices bouts to pick teams

More branches head for counties Novices bouts to pick teams

Branches across Kenya are holding selection trials this weekend to pick their teams for the upcoming National Novices Championships in Nairobi. This follows last weekend's trials in Nairobi, Nakuru, Vihiga, and Kajiado, as young boxers aim to advance.

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Njoroge Kibugu swings his way into Africa's top 100 golfers

Njoroge Kibugu swings his way into Africa's top 100 golfers

Kenya's Njoroge Kibugu has broken into Africa's top 100 golf ranking, securing the 96th position after an impressive performance in the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing. His significant ascent highlights the Tour's role in providing a merit-based pathway for regional golfers.

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Mariam Njoki: This is why I switched allegiance to Qatar

Mariam Njoki: This is why I switched allegiance to Qatar

Mariam Lufti Njoki, formerly Christine Njoki, has switched her allegiance from Kenya to Qatar to pursue her dream of competing in premier athletics competitions like the World Championships and the Olympics. The move, initiated in August last year, is awaiting final approval from World Athletics.

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Champions Police Bullets firm grip on league summit

Champions Police Bullets firm grip on league summit

Reigning Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC have maintained their leading position at the league summit after a 1-0 victory over Zetech University Sparks. This win keeps them firmly on track to defend their title for a third consecutive year.

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Pro Swim and USIU-A Dolphins dominate NCSA gala

Pro Swim and USIU-A Dolphins dominate NCSA gala

Pro Swim Academy Kenya and USIU-A Dolphins Swim Club dominated the Nairobi County Swimming Association (NCSA) 12 years and over Level One Swimming Gala held at Kiota School. Pro Swim led the men’s table, while USIU-A Dolphins excelled in the women’s contest.

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Kiptoo enjoys home advantage to emerge top in Captain's Prize

Kiptoo enjoys home advantage to emerge top in Captain's Prize

Edwin Kiptoo emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 Captain's (Omar Lewa) Prize Golf tournament at Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa County on Sunday, besting 248 other competitors.

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Veuve Cliquot win Soldier's Salute ahead of Chairman's Cup action

Veuve Cliquot win Soldier's Salute ahead of Chairman's Cup action

Veuve Cliquot has won the Soldier’s Salute Championships, besting Pure Travel with a 4-3.5 victory. This win comes as teams prepare for the upcoming Chairman's Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club this weekend.

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Magero wins at Nyanza Ladies Medal tourney

Magero wins at Nyanza Ladies Medal tourney

Lunar Magero clinched the Overall Ladies title at the Nyanza Ladies Medal tournament at Nyanza Golf Club, achieving a score of 65. Her victory stood out in a competitive event that featured over 50 golfers and aimed to promote women's golf in the region.

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Four counties name boxers for National Novices Championships

Four counties name boxers for National Novices Championships

Four Kenyan counties, including Nairobi, Kajiado, Nakuru, and Vihiga, have concluded their boxing team selections for the upcoming National Novices Championships scheduled for February 5-7 in Nairobi.

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Tanzania's Azam leave Nairobi United absolutely disjointed

Tanzania's Azam leave Nairobi United absolutely disjointed

Nairobi United FC suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Tanzania's Azam FC, marking their third straight loss in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup. This result leaves the Kenyan club at the bottom of the group with no points, effectively ending their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages.

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Ulinzi Starlets trail, gun down Kisped Queens in enviable show

Ulinzi Starlets trail, gun down Kisped Queens in enviable show

Ulinzi Starlets defeated Kisped Queens 2-0 in a Women’s Premier League match, securing essential points to strengthen their title contention and leaving Kisped Queens closer to relegation.

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Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, propelling his team to the top of La Liga. This win marks a crucial step in Real Madrid's season revival under coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

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Champs Kenya Police Bullets tackle Zetech Sparks

Champs Kenya Police Bullets tackle Zetech Sparks

The Kenya Police Bullets will face Zetech University Sparks today in a Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League match, with the Bullets looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.

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Rising Starlets step up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualifier

Rising Starlets step up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualifier

The Kenya U20 women’s national football team, the Rising Starlets, are intensifying their preparations to face Tanzania in the third round of the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

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Chase for playoffs slots, individual gongs take shape in Kenya Cup

Chase for playoffs slots, individual gongs take shape in Kenya Cup

The race for playoff spots and individual honors in the 2025–2026 Kenya Cup is intensifying as the regular season progresses. After five rounds of matches, teams are solidifying their positions while individual players vie for top awards in try-scoring and kicking.

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Focus on relegation battle in SPL

Focus on relegation battle in SPL

The second leg of the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League season commences this weekend with round 18 matches, shifting focus to the intense battle to avoid relegation, as the gap between bottom-placed teams remains very small.

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Kasarani and Thailand rule Nairobi event

Kasarani and Thailand rule Nairobi event

Kasarani Youth and Thailand Boxing Club have emerged as dominant forces, securing numerous spots in the finals of the Nairobi County Novices Championships at Umoja Boxing and Arts Club, showcasing high standards and impressive turnout.

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Is KVF embroiled in a serious leadership crisis?

Is KVF embroiled in a serious leadership crisis?

The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) is reportedly facing a significant leadership crisis, a stark contrast to its previously strong management reputation. Once considered a well-managed sports organization, the federation's current state raises concerns about its operational stability.

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Will Kenya become the first African country to host World Championships?

Will Kenya become the first African country to host World Championships?

Kenya is vying to become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships, with a bid for either the 2029 or 2031 events. The country expects to hear the results of its bid in September this year.

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Defending champion Korir faces world champ Simbu in Boston

Defending champion Korir faces world champ Simbu in Boston

Defending champion John Korir is set to face world champion Alphonce Simbu at the upcoming Boston Marathon on April 20, with eight of the top 10 finishers from last year returning to compete.

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