Kericho sitting volley ball team from Kipkelion sub-county delivered a convincing performance against Ainamoi sub-county team during the finals of the inaugural KKK sitting volleyball tournament held at the Kiprugut Chumo Stadium in Kericho County. The team featuring both men and women performed admirably at the sidelines of…
Athletes from various training camps in Iten town train at Kamariny stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Nestled in the Elgeyo Marakwet highlands at 2400m above sea level, Iten has a name bigger than its miniature size. Running has made the Elgeyo Marakwet County headquarters the Mecca of athletics. Uncover the stories others…
Driven by Isukuti rhythms, a revitalized AFC Leopards army descends on Nyayo to claim the ultimate prize in the Mashemeji Derby. Yamatere! It is a sound that vibrates through the soul of the city, a primal call that predates the referee’s whistle. Nairobi’s air is growing heavy with anticipation, electric with a tension that can…
Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Wisley Rotich (left) welcome foreigners during Iten International Marathon at Iten grounds in Elgey Marakwet County on November 24, 2024. [FILE/Standard] Athletics stars are set to conquer Iten International Marathon’s Chororget-Iten course on Sunday. On Thursday, as the clock ticked towards the battle for honours, athletes who have registered for the…
K’Ogalo derby preparations rocked as four first-team stars are involved in a frightening morning road accident. Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been hit by a wave of shock this Friday morning, November 28, 2025, after four of their first-team players were involved in a frightening road accident. The incident occurred along the…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] All medallists in the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships have been included into the squad that’s headed for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13. …
Gor Mahia were shocked 4-1 by APS Bomet in their league encounter at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, but how did they actually pull it off? On Tuesday afternoon, struggling FKF Premier League newcomers APS Bomet pulled off the upset of all upsets by stunning Gor Mahia 4-1 in a clash that took place at the…
Kenya’s superman Ian Wambui Kahinga (Middle and gold), James Mwanza Musembi (Left and silver) and Nelson Rotich Kipkorir completes the podium in men’s 5,000m. [ KSFD] The riveting Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics is over and Team Kenya is leaving the global championships with heads held high after bagging 15 medals; five gold, six silver and…
Mboya, who now plays for Posta Rangers after leaving AFC Leopards, was close to sealing a dream move in Spain while based at a Fulham-linked academy in Spain just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Former AFC Leopards midfielder Owen Mboya has opened up on how the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly brought an end to what would have…
David Kiptum Kipkogei clocked 2:17.30 to win men’s marathon silver behind champion Swedish Otto Kingstedt (2:16.10). [AFP] It was baptism by fire as David Kiptum Kipkogei debuted in marathon running at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics in Japan on Tuesday. The weather was unforgiving as the Tokyo Expressway loop was extremely cold; he could hardly feel…
Gor Mahia officially confirms Saturday’s Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards is postponed due to severe venue unavailability in Nairobi. If you were planning for a high-octane Saturday filled with the electric atmosphere of Kenya’s biggest football rivalry, it is time to cancel those plans and shelve the green or blue jerseys. The fate of the…
Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action against Namuongo Blazers at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National League champions Nairobi City Thunder secured their second straight appearance at the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL). They once again did it in style by not only qualifying, but also winning the Road to BAL Elite 16 East…
Ben Youssef shields his squad after a harsh continental lesson, urging immediate improvement before the massive Zamalek showdown. Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has urged his squad to channel the pain of their recent continental setback into a steely resolve as they prepare for a blockbuster 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup group stage clash against…
President William Ruto’s vision to steer Kenya into first-world status has received strong support from visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who expressed confidence that the goal is achievable and that Kenya is on the right path. President William Ruto has often cited Malaysia and Singapore as models for Kenyan development. Malaysia, one of the…
Following the draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off tournament staged at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, the match schedule for the tournament has been confirmed, FIFA has announced. Guadalajara Stadium and Monterrey Stadium will stage two matches each during the tournament, with Guadalajara hosting…