Julien Alfred is set to make her return to competition this Saturday as she begins her 2026 indoor season following a challenging previous campaign. Following her withdrawal from the Millrose Games on February 1, reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred is officially ready to ignite her 2026 indoor season. The Saint Lucian sprint sensation has…
Sabrina Simader has ended her bid for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after facing challenges that stalled her qualification process. Kenyan alpine skier Sabrina Simader has called off her planned return to the sport for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, citing insurmountable challenges that derailed her comeback attempt. Sabrina Simader, who had previously…
Kenya’s Sabrina Simader at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. [AFP] Kenya will be represented by only Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy following a late withdrawal Sabrina Simader. Simader told Olympics.com that she was prepared to compete in her second Olympic Games following PyeongChang 2018 after retiring in July, but she has been forced to pull…
Nairobi United announced the signing of former Kenya Under-20 midfielder Kevin Wang’aya [Naibois] Kenyan football continued to register growing international interest during the January 2026 transfer window, with several players completing moves abroad amid a period of heightened global transfer activity in both men’s and women’s football. According to FIFA’s January Transfer Snapshot 2026, more…
Elaine Thompson-Herah shared a deeply personal message reflecting on her resilience and determination as she prepares for a 2026 comeback. Elaine Thompson-Herah, the fastest woman alive, has penned a heartfelt message to herself as she eyes a strong 2026 comeback. The five-time Olympic champion’s historic career has been underlined by a resilient battle against chronic…
Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje is now a Charlton Athletic player [Facebook] Charlton Athletic’s signing of Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje sparked widespread reaction on social media, with Kenyan fans flooding the English club’s online platforms shortly after the announcement. The English Championship side confirmed the arrival of the 22-year-old on February 2, 2026, completing…
Enock Wanyama has joined Taiwan club Tatung FC [Tatung FC, Facebook] Former Gor Mahia and APS Bomet winger Enock Wanyama has joined Taiwan club Tatung FC. This will be his second station in Taiwan, having previously featured for Taiwan Shihu between 2023 and 2024. The club was formerly known as Leopard Cat Football Club in…
Kenya’s Sabrina Simader at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. [AFP] For the first time in history, Kenya will be represented by the duo of Sabrina Simader and Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games that kicks off in Italy on Friday. Simader became the first-ever alpine…
Kenyan athletics has suffered a major setback after Olympian Bernard Kibet Koech was handed a four-year ban by the AIU following a disciplinary tribunal ruling. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has confirmed four years of ineligibility for Kenyan long-distance runner Benard Kibet Koech following a landmark Disciplinary Tribunal decision. Bernard Koech, 26, who famously finished…
Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed (second right) presents the sponsorship cheque for Magical Kenya Open to Kenya Open Golf Limited Commercial Director Ronald Meru at Karen Country Club on February 5, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Five former champions have confirmed their participation in the 57th edition of Magical Kenya Open (MKO) set…
The former Commonwealth Games champion has reflected on a memorable celebration with a young Usain Bolt and her remarkable evolution beyond the athletics track. British sprinter Montell Douglas has enjoyed a remarkable career in elite sports, and one of her memorable moments includes celebrating with a young Usain Bolt. The former Commonwealth Games champion hung…
The Magical Kenya Open has received a timely financial boost, reinforcing its status as a premier global golf event as organisers unveil a multi-million prize purse. Absa Bank Kenya has today announced a KES 65 million investment into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) Golf Tournament, reaffirming its position as the presenting partner and the…
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has become the first big name to confirm her participation at the Prefontaine Classic which will take place in July. Reigning Prefontaine Classic champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is set to defend her title at the 2026 event, returning to the iconic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The South Carolina native will star…
The IEBC acting chief executive officer Moses Sunkuli. [IEBC] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has appointed its director of electoral operations, Moses Ledama Sunkuli, as acting Chief Executive Officer for six months. Sunkuli will hold the position for six months before a substantive CEO is recruited. “Sunkuli will serve in an acting capacity for…
Athletics power couple Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have entered a not guilty plea to charges related to a traffic offence that led to their arrests last week. American track stars Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from a dramatic traffic stop in Florida last week. According to…