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Derrick Otieno

2026-06-022026-09-17

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Selebwa targets Premier League promotion as new MOFA boss By Derrick Otieno July 31, 2026 04:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Newly appointed MOFA Head Coach Gilbert Selebwa in a past coaches training pro

    Selebwa targets Premier League promotion as new MOFA boss
  3. Citizen Digital

    Mathare United CEO Obure eyes major revival after relegation escape By Derrick Otieno July 23, 2026 10:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure Audio By Vocalize Mathare United CEO

    Mathare United CEO Obure eyes major revival after relegation escape
  4. Citizen Digital

    Why Spiro Kenya partnered with champs Gor Mahia By Derrick Otieno July 14, 2026 01:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo shakes hands with Spiro officials Audio By Vocalize As Gor

    Why Spiro Kenya partnered with champs Gor Mahia
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    We have no pending salary arrears, decries Shabana team manager Sani By Derrick Otieno June 16, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kariobangi Sharks attacking midfielder Humphrey Aroko Shields the b

    We have no pending salary arrears, decries Shabana team manager Sani
  7. Citizen Digital

    Pipeline down Bankers in tight contest By Derrick Otieno June 13, 2026 07:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Action between KCB vs Kenya Pipeline women's team during their 2025 Kenya Cup Tournament at Kasar

    Pipeline down Bankers in tight contest
  8. Citizen Digital

    Young swimmers shine in championship showdown By Derrick Otieno June 13, 2026 07:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kiambu Aquatics Association today held their swimming championships for

    Young swimmers shine in championship showdown
  9. Citizen Digital

    Referee Josephine Wanjiku reflects on 'proud' WAFCON selection By Derrick Otieno June 03, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA referee Josephine Wanjiku, who has been selected to officiate at the

    Referee Josephine Wanjiku reflects on 'proud' WAFCON selection
  10. 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

Sports journalists condemn alleged assault during FKF Super Cup

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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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  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.

    2 August 2026 · 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.

    2 August 2026 · 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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