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Kenya's Serah Kimani Wangari with Sports PS Elijah Mwangi

Serah Wangari crossed the line in fifth place with a time of 37 minutes 24.37 seconds, but later received the joyful news that she had been promoted to the podium.

Parliamentary staff participating in sports

Team Black emerged the overall winner during a two-day event.

President William Ruto on Friday turned football banter into diplomacy as he hosted the English Premier League (EPL) trophy at State House, Nairobi.

President William Ruto’s joke during EPL Trophy Tour at State House: “We sympathise with Manchester United.”

She requested the President to organise the Raila Odinga Memorial Cup and invite Arsenal to play Harambee Stars.

Lionel Messi remains the record holder with eight(8) Ballon d’Or wins, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with five(5).

Six(6) of Kenya's seven(7) gold medals were claimed by Kenyan women, leaving just one(1) male gold winner--Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men’s 800 metres.

Walter Trenk Mukinginyi takes charge of operations, assets, records, finances, and staff discipline.

Chebet crossed the line in 14:54.36, a fraction ahead of Kipyegon who took silver in 14:55.07.

The tournament will run until December 13, with the winning men’s and women’s teams each receiving Sh1 million.

Faith Kipyegon, Dorcus Ewoi and Jessica Hull

As of mid-championships, Kenya ranks joint top of the medals table with the US in terms of gold clinched.

Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to deliver a 1-0 win

Fans and players encouraged that the CK-T20 League would proceed without disruption

This year’s Sports Day had been expanded to include culture and talent.

The main event is scheduled for October 26, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens and is expected to draw more than 30,000 participants.

Manchester United beat Burnley at Old Trafford to secure first competitive win in three(3) months.

The Atlas Lions, already two-time champions in 2018 and 2020, reclaimed the trophy in style in front of a mesmerised crowd that filled the stands and soared with excitement.

Morocco to play Madagascar in the CHAN 2024 final

Kenya beat Morocco in the group stage, but Madagascar ended Kenya’s run on penalties in the quarter-finals.

Arsenal's number 14 Victor Gyökeres shuts up doubters as Arsenal hit Leeds for five.

Senegal's Seyni Ndiaye shoots the ball past Ugandan player during their CHAN 2024 quarter-final match

The East African dream is over--at least for now--and the Pamoja nations are left with memories of vibrant crowds, carnival atmospheres, and fleeting hope.

The match remained deadlocked through extra time, prompting a dramatic penalty shootout.

The Cranes face Senegal in Kampala on Saturday (today) for a place in the last four(4).

Kenya, who topped Group A with 10 points, are under intense pressure to deliver in front of their home fans and reach the semi-finals for the first time.

Kenya, co-hosts making their CHAN debut, navigated a challenging “Group of Death” that included heavyweights Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia.

Manchester United's new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo showcased promising form, though unable to convert their chances.

A win over Zambia would put Kenya on 10 points, cementing top spot and securing a safe passage to the quarter-finals.

A stunning 42nd minute strike by Ryan Ogam proved to be the difference in a tense 1–0 win over Morocco.

In the 96^th minute, Angola’s Kaporal (Domingos Da Silva Caporal) thought he had stolen the win with a clinical header.

President William Ruto with Harambee Stars players

Kenya’s victory over DR Congo has opened a promising path toward qualification, but more work lies ahead.

The CHAN 2024 tournament has been dubbed Pamoja edition, jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

It is a move that reflects a growing trend of corporate investment in sports beyond just branding.

A tragic road crash in Spain, in the wee hours of Thurday, ended Diogo Jota's life at only 28.

Wanyonyi clocked an incredible 1:42.78 in the men’s 800 metres, comfortably taking the win and cementing his status as the man to beat ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.

The winning moment came in the 75th minute, when Brian Okoth leapt into the air and thumped home a header from a corner kick.

PSG’s 5-Star performance against Inter Milan saw Arsenal fans claim moral victory in Champions League math-off.

Kenya Aquatics has announced the next national competition--the Kenya National Age Group Swimming Championship--set for May 31 to June 1, 2025, at the Kasarani Aquatic Arena.

Nyeri County fielded a 70-member delegation competing in four(4) categories--men’s and women’s football, and men’s and women’s volleyball.

At just six years old, Adia’s accomplishments are nothing short of remarkable.

Meru CECM for Sports is regularly meeting with several stakeholders in the sports arena.

The players were selected following rigorous trials conducted across the eight sub-counties of Nyeri.

Nadia Nuru from Aqua Shark Swimming Club

The event was hailed as one of the most competitive and well-organised galas in recent years.

Young athletes compete during the PIPSSA Kenya Age Group Skating Championship at the Kasarani Stadium Arena

In the girls’ category, a nine-year-old Lola Chloe from Toto Safaris staged an inspiring comeback, winning the 100-metre sprint in 15.47 seconds.

Daniel Ebenyo overpowered race favourite Kibiwott Kandie and others on the hilly sections, taking control with one(1) kilometre to go.

After the national cross country, AK weekend meetings will kick off with its first leg set for February 15, 2025, at the Mumias Sports Complex.

The event--running from December 10 to December 15, 2024--features the world’s elite swimmers.

The training aligns with Kenya Aquatics’ mission to decentralise access to essential resources.

Hooliganism reigns in Kinoru as Ulinzi beat AFC Leopards 2-0 in a league match.

Once a favourite athletics destination, Iten now a dangerous place for runners especially after a number were murdered in last two(2) years.

Hussein said his team seeks to offer fresh leadership in the management of football in the country.

With upgraded training equipment and facilities, students at the academy are poised to receive world-class training to hone their skills and excel in their respective sports.

Rose Chepkemboi Rotich who is a clinical officer based in Baringo County was arraigned alongside Jamlick Morogit, Kelvin Were, and Felix Murambi.