Derrick Otieno

2026-06-022026-11-01

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August 2026
25 AugCitizen Digital
SJAK calls out FKF over journalists’ assault By Derrick Otieno August 25, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A section of sports journalists keenly following a presentation by Dr. …
SJAK calls out FKF over journalists’ assault
19 AugCitizen Digital
CS Mvurya: Talanta Stadium scheduled to open in November By Derrick Otieno August 19, 2026 07:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports Co …
CS Mvurya: Talanta Stadium scheduled to open in November
15 AugCitizen Digital
Chess players showcase skills at National Championship Program By Derrick Otieno August 15, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Deaf Chess Federation of Kenya held the 3rd National …
Chess players showcase skills at National Championship Program
12 AugCitizen Digital
‘Ghost’ Mulee backs Odemba after Harambee Starlets' WAFCON struggles By Derrick Otieno August 12, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Harambee Stars Head Coach Jacob Ghost Mulee during the tea …
‘Ghost’ Mulee backs Odemba after Harambee Starlets' WAFCON struggles
11 AugCitizen Digital
Leopards new signing Lwanga rallies fans to ‘believe’ ahead of new season By Derrick Otieno August 11, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter New AFC Leopards signing Taddeo Lwanga trains days after joi …
Leopards new signing Lwanga rallies fans to ‘believe’ ahead of new season
7 AugCitizen Digital
Starlets captain Mwanahalima shields Odemba after WAFCON collapse By Derrick Otieno August 07, 2026 03:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Harambee Starlets striker Mwanahalima Adam controls the ball a …
Starlets captain Mwanahalima shields Odemba after WAFCON collapse
6 AugCitizen Digital
New KCB assistant coach Peter Okidi vows to deliver titles By Derrick Otieno August 06, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Mombasa United coach Peter Okidi is now KCB FC assistant coach. …
New KCB assistant coach Peter Okidi vows to deliver titles
2 AugCitizen Digital
Kenya bounce back to win second T201 Series tie By Derrick Otieno August 02, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya cricket team players during a past match. …
Kenya bounce back to win second T201 Series tie
2 AugCitizen Digital
Rival factions battle for control of Kenyan Tchoukball federation By Derrick Otieno August 02, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The leadership crisis engulfing the Kenya Tchoukba …
Rival factions battle for control of Kenyan Tchoukball federation
July 2026
31 JulCitizen Digital
David Polepole vows to rediscover scoring touch at Kariobangi Sharks By Derrick Otieno July 31, 2026 09:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kariobangi Sharks secured the signing of striker David Polepole fro …
David Polepole vows to rediscover scoring touch at Kariobangi Sharks

Sport

Sports journalists condemn alleged assault during FKF Super Cup

The News

Sports journalists have condemned the alleged assault and harassment of media members during Sunday's FKF Super Cup clash between Gor Mahia FC and Tusker FC at Nyayo National Stadium, where chaotic scenes after the final whistle saw fans invade the pitch and police deploy tear gas. Several journalists covering the match were reportedly caught up in confrontations with security officers, including Sporty FM journalist Hesbon Nyamari, who described his encounter with police as an alleged abduction attempt.

25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

Sports journalists condemn alleged assault during FKF Super Cup
Sports journalists have condemned the alleged assault and harassment of media members during Sunday's FKF Super Cup clash between Gor Mahia FC and Tusker FC at Nyayo National Stadium, where chaotic scenes after the final whistle saw fans invade the pitch and police deploy tear gas. Several journalists covering the match were reportedly caught up in confrontations with security officers, including Sporty FM journalist Hesbon Nyamari, who described his encounter with police as an alleged abduction attempt.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

Raila Odinga International Stadium to open November 2026
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports Complex is 94% complete and will be ready for use in November, potentially hosting test matches before year-end ahead of next year's AFCON tournament.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

Deaf Chess Federation holds national championship qualifier
The Deaf Chess Federation of Kenya held its 3rd National Deaf Chess Championship in Nairobi as a qualifier for players to represent Kenya at the 21st ICSD Winter Deaflympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The event showcased chess as an inclusive sport and provided a platform for team selection for the upcoming international tournament.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

Mulee defends Odemba after Starlets' WAFCON exit
Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee has defended Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba following Kenya's early exit from the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, framing the team's return to the continental tournament after a 10-year absence as part of a rebuilding process rather than a failure.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

AFC Leopards' Lwanga urges fans to support title push
New Leopards signing Taddeo Lwanga, a midfielder from Vipers SC, has called on the club's supporters to back the squad as the 12-time champions prepare for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, aiming to win their first league title in 28 years after finishing second last season.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

Starlets captain defends coach Odemba after WAFCON group-stage exit
After Kenya's Harambee Starlets were eliminated at the group stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, captain Mwanahalima Adam has defended head coach Beldine Odemba, saying players rather than the technical bench bear responsibility for the team's failure to reach the knockout rounds.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

KCB FC appoints Peter Okidi as new assistant coach
Newly appointed Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC assistant coach Peter Okidi, formerly of Mombasa United, has vowed to help the club win trophies after it finished seventh in the Kenyan Premier League last season. Okidi said he chose KCB for its structure and vision despite receiving multiple offers.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 2 August

Kenya wins second T20I match by one wicket against Bahrain
Kenya bounced back from a first-match draw to beat Bahrain by one wicket in the second T20 International match of a 2-match series at Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground. Bahrain's Fiaz Ahmed scored 88 and 65 runs across the matches, but Kenya's chase succeeded despite falling short in the opening encounter.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rival factions battle for Kenyan Tchoukball Federation control
A leadership crisis at the Kenya Tchoukball Federation has intensified as rival factions claim legitimate control, with the dispute spilling into courts and causing Kenya to miss the African Tchoukball Championships despite qualifying. The conflict centres on founder Kennedy Miruka and Secretary General Keziah Odero, who dispute the legitimacy of March 2026 federation elections.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 31 July

Striker David Polepole signs with Kariobangi Sharks from Tusker
Kariobangi Sharks secured Congolese striker David Polepole from Tusker FC. Polepole vowed to rediscover his goal-scoring form after a challenging previous season, saying he is ready to work hard and be competitive for the FKF Premier League side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New MOFA coach targets Kenya Premier League promotion by 2027/28
Newly appointed Michael Olunga Football Academy head coach Gilbert Selebwa has set his ambition on guiding the National Super League side to the Kenya Premier League for the 2027/28 season. Selebwa, a former AFC Leopards head coach regarded as a promotion specialist across East Africa, believes his track record of moving clubs from the National Super League to the top flight will help MOFA achieve this goal.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

Mathare United CEO plans rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation
Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure has outlined an ambitious strategy to restore the club's fortunes after barely escaping relegation on the final day of the season. The 2008 league champions aim to finish higher next season through structural rebuilding, squad stability, and reinforcements in the upcoming FKF Premier League 2026-27 campaign.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 14 July

Spiro Kenya partners with Gor Mahia as sponsors line up
Spiro Kenya, Africa's largest electric mobility company, has signed a sponsorship partnership with Gor Mahia, Kenya's most decorated club, as the club prepares for continental club championships. Deputy country head Raymond Kitunga said the company was drawn to Gor Mahia's transformation into an elite African club and its rich history and fan base.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 16 June

Shabana FC denies reports of unpaid player salaries
Shabana FC's team manager and communications officer have dismissed claims that the club owes players unpaid salaries, describing the reports as unfounded propaganda. The manager said players are paid between the 12th and 19th of each month and have received their previous month's salaries.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

Kenya Pipeline defeats KCB in tight volleyball match
Kenya Pipeline, the defending champions, remained unbeaten by defeating Kenya Commercial Bank in a five-set match at Nyayo Stadium, winning the final set 17-15.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiambu swimming championships conclude season with 14 teams competing
The Kiambu Aquatics Association held its swimming championships for children aged 3-9 years old at Potterhouse school in Runda, marking the final event of the 2025/2026 season. The event attracted 14 teams across Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Nyeri counties, with cash prizes of KSh.50,000, KSh.25,000 and KSh.15,000 awarded to the top three positions.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku selected for WAFCON
Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected by CAF to officiate at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where she and compatriot Elizabeth Njoroge are among 18 centre referees chosen for the tournament. Wanjiku described the selection as "immense pride" and recognition at Africa's women's football grandest stage.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 2 June

Gor Mahia patron Owalo pledges support for CAF Champions League campaign
Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo hosted the Premier League champions at a luncheon to celebrate their season and qualification for next season's CAF Champions League, presenting the squad with one million Kenya shillings and pledging further support.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →