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Derrick Otieno

2026-06-022026-08-03

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Elated Owalo backs Gor Mahia to shine on CAF-CL return By Derrick Otieno June 02, 2026 07:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya Premeir League champions Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo ple

    Elated Owalo backs Gor Mahia to shine on CAF-CL return
Sport

Kenya wins second T20I match by one wicket against Bahrain

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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.

22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. 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.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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