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Kabras, Gor Mahia, and Tusker Malt Secure Victories in Rugby, Football, and Polo

Kabras Sugar maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Cup by beating Kenya Harlequin 48-13, marking their seventh consecutive bonus point win. In football, Gor Mahia established a four-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League after a 3-0 victory over Sofapaka at Nyayo Stadium. At the Nairobi Polo Club, Tusker Malt advanced to the finals of the 2026 Chairman’s Cup with a 5-3.5 victory over NPC. Tusker Malt will now face BMW in the final, who secured their spot by defeating Pure Travel 6-5.

Kabras maintain unbeaten run, MMUST keep survival hopes alive

Kabras maintain unbeaten run, MMUST keep survival hopes alive

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Gor Mahia thrash Sofapaka to move four points clear

Gor Mahia thrash Sofapaka to move four points clear

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Tusker Malt on verge of capturing 2026 Chairman's Cup

Tusker Malt on verge of capturing 2026 Chairman's Cup

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Sesko strikes late as Man U beat Fulham

Sesko strikes late as Man U beat Fulham

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick continued his perfect start with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham, sealed by Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time goal. This win marks Carrick’s third successive victory, lifting United to fourth place in the league.

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Kabras maintain unbeaten run, MMUST keep survival hopes alive

Kabras maintain unbeaten run, MMUST keep survival hopes alive

Kabras Sugar maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Cup by decisively beating Kenya Harlequin 48-13. This victory marks their seventh consecutive bonus point win, while other teams like MMUST RFC and Impala Saracens secured crucial wins to boost their survival hopes.

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Gor Mahia thrash Sofapaka to move four points clear

Gor Mahia thrash Sofapaka to move four points clear

Gor Mahia has established a four-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League after a decisive 3-0 victory over Sofapaka at Nyayo Stadium.

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Sawe eyes London Marathon title defence

Sawe eyes London Marathon title defence

Sabastian Sawe will defend his title at the TCS London Marathon on April 26 when he will headline a star-studded field that also features Jacob Kiplimo.

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Rising Starlets step up preps ahead of Tanzania clash

Rising Starlets step up preps ahead of Tanzania clash

The Rising Starlets of Kenya are intensifying their preparations for the upcoming two-legged 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Tanzania. The team is highly motivated, with some players having experienced past world-stage glory, and they are determined to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.

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Tusker Malt on verge of capturing 2026 Chairman's Cup

Tusker Malt on verge of capturing 2026 Chairman's Cup

Tusker Malt has advanced to the finals of the 2026 Chairman’s Cup after a decisive 5-3.5 victory over NPC at the Nairobi Polo Club. They will now face BMW, who secured their spot by defeating Pure Travel 6-5.

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Harambee Starlets hold mini-camp for home-based players

Harambee Starlets hold mini-camp for home-based players

The Harambee Starlets are holding a one-week mini-camp for 23 home-based players to assess their potential for the upcoming 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). This camp, led by head coach Beldine Odemba, aims to identify deserving talent from the Women’s Premier League before the main camp begins on February 15.

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Tusker praying for win against Posta Rangers

Tusker praying for win against Posta Rangers

In the SportPesa Premier League, Tusker aims to climb the standings with a match against Posta Rangers today at St. Sebastian Park, Murang'a. Meanwhile, league leaders Gor Mahia host struggling Sofapaka, hoping to extend their lead.

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MMUST, Kisumu and Nakuru fight for Kenya Cup survival

MMUST, Kisumu and Nakuru fight for Kenya Cup survival

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup Matchday 7 will see MMUST RFC, Kisumu RFC, and Nakuru RFC battle to avoid relegation, while Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers, and KCB Rugby maintain their lead in the title race.

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Mwamba in partnership talks with Ambulance service provider Lasante

Mwamba in partnership talks with Ambulance service provider Lasante

Mwamba Rugby Football Club is in talks with LaSante Paramedics for an enhanced sponsorship package after a meeting between club officials and the medical services provider.

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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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