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Order a long-term news report on Jackson Kilonzi
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Ruthless Malkia Strikers whip Mali to continue perfect start By Jackson Kilonzi August 27, 2026 09:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers turned in …
Ruthless Malkia Strikers whip Mali to continue perfect startCitizen Digital
Malkia Strikers sweep Zambia aside to start African title defence in style By Jackson Kilonzi August 25, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Holders Malkia Strikers launched their 2 …
Malkia Strikers sweep Zambia aside to start African title defence in styleCitizen Digital
Marathon legend Patrick Makau calls for state pensions for retired athletes By Jackson Kilonzi August 20, 2026 10:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Patrick Makau of Kenya celebrates after winning the 38th …
Marathon legend Patrick Makau calls for state pensions for retired athletesCitizen Digital
Nairobi readies to host 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games By Jackson Kilonzi August 19, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sports CS Salim Mvurya (second left) poses for a photo with NOC-K president Sha …
Nairobi readies to host 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth GamesCitizen Digital
Nationwide U15 scouting program hits final phase By Jackson Kilonzi August 14, 2026 04:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Under-15 selection and assessment session in progress at The Menengai High School, N …
Nationwide U15 scouting program hits final phaseCitizen Digital
NSL coaches urge FKF to keep the game on the pitch, not in court By Jackson Kilonzi August 05, 2026 03:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United players celebrate a goal in a previous NSL match. …
NSL coaches urge FKF to keep the game on the pitch, not in courtCitizen Digital
Mette urges patience as Tusker exit CECAFA Kagame Cup winless By Jackson Kilonzi July 30, 2026 12:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette during their FKF Cup final against Keny …
Mette urges patience as Tusker exit CECAFA Kagame Cup winlessCitizen Digital
MPs back Bill to criminalise match-fixing in Kenya By Jackson Kilonzi July 29, 2026 07:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs a House sitting in the National Assembly on Thursday, …
MPs back Bill to criminalise match-fixing in KenyaCitizen Digital
Gov't tells FKF to kickoff Harambee Stars' AFCON 2027 preps By Jackson Kilonzi July 28, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Raila Odinga International Stadium which is undergoing construction in …
Gov't tells FKF to kickoff Harambee Stars' AFCON 2027 prepsCitizen Digital
Prisons, KPA take control of volleyball league finals By Jackson Kilonzi July 17, 2026 09:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Prisons players celebrate a point against Kenyatta University during Kenya …
Prisons, KPA take control of volleyball league finalsThe Football Kenya Federation ruled that Kariobangi Sharks forfeited their second-leg playoff match against Mombasa United, awarding the match to Mombasa United 2-0 and promoting them to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2026/2027 season while relegating Kariobangi Sharks to the National Super League.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation ruled that Kariobangi Sharks forfeited their second-leg playoff match against Mombasa United, awarding the match to Mombasa United 2-0 and promoting them to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2026/2027 season while relegating Kariobangi Sharks to the National Super League.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy said Kenya is not equipped to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, stating the team lacks the necessary resources and experience to compete with African powerhouses like Morocco, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal. McCarthy emphasized that building a title-winning side requires time, infrastructure, and top-tier experience, not just financial investment.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have called for the establishment of a normalisation committee in accordance with FIFA rules to help resolve governance disputes disrupting football in the country, including leadership, budget, and regulatory crises within the Football Kenya Federation.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenyan Premier League promotion/relegation playoff second-leg match between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned in the second half at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday after fans stormed the pitch protesting a controversial penalty awarded to Mombasa United. Mombasa had scored in the opening minute, but Sharks equalized through Patila Omoto in the 28th minute and took the lead through Douglas Omanga in the 35th minute before the match was halted.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Magical Kenya Open golf tournament will take place February 18–21, 2027, as part of the DP World Tour's global calendar. Kenya Open Golf Limited expects the event to reach a global broadcast audience exceeding 600 million viewers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdul Sidi, a legendary Kenyan rally navigator and motorsport journalist with more than four decades in the sport, passed away on Thursday, September 10, and was laid to rest on Friday at Lang'ata Muslim Cemetery in Nairobi. He competed in the WRC Safari Rally 18 times, finishing 15 times, and mentored generations of rally navigators and drivers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malkia Strikers lost to Egypt in straight sets (22–25, 15–25, 15–25) in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, ending their bid for an 11th African title and direct Olympic qualification for LA 2028.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC assistant captain John Otieno, drawing on his extensive continental experience with Nairobi United—where he led them to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage—believes his expertise will be crucial as the Brewers begin their campaign against Sudan's Al-Ahli Wad Medani on September 6 in Rwanda.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Cameroon 3-0 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship semi-final to reach the final against Egypt, one win away from a record-extending 11th continental title.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers, the 10-time African champions, defeated Zambia 3-0 in straight sets (25-14, 25-9, 25-11) on the opening day of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, launching their bid for a record-extending 11th continental title on home soil.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau has called on the government to establish a pension scheme and housing support for athletes, arguing that current cash rewards (Ksh 5 million for world records, Ksh 3 million for gold medals) are insufficient to prevent retired national stars from falling into financial hardship.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation's nationwide U15 talent identification program has reached its final phase after scouting over 1,000 players across the country over eight months. Eighty players (40 boys and 40 girls) will attend a national residential camp at Kabarak, from which final squads will be selected to represent Kenya at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2026 and the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Super League technical staff have warned that ongoing court disputes over promotion and relegation rules threaten club planning and Kenyan football's integrity. The dispute concerns whether the 2025 season should follow the traditional 2019 system with automatic promotion for two teams and a playoff for a third, or the revised system with automatic promotion and relegation for three to four clubs without a playoff.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has urged patience following his side's early exit from the CECAFA Kagame Cup after losing 2-0 to Rayon Sports, saying the tournament fulfilled its objective of preparing the team for the upcoming FKF Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns despite the disappointing results.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 at Second Reading, seeking to amend the Sports Act with a legal framework to define, investigate and punish match-fixing and sports competition manipulation. If enacted, the bill will grant regulatory bodies investigative powers and introduce penalties including up to one year imprisonment and fines up to KSh1 million for offenders.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at Kasarani Indoor Arena from Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline versus Kenya Prisons, with four of Kenya's top clubs battling in best-of-three title series.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at the 2025/26 KVF National League Finals from Friday to Sunday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline against Kenya Prisons.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has urged President William Ruto to officially support Kenya's bid to host the 2028 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, citing the growth of Kenyan women's football as evidence the country is ready.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Royal Nairobi Golf Club will host the Boma Charity Golf Day on July 10, organized by The Kenya High School Alumnae Society. Proceeds will support the Society's Endowment Fund Trust, which funds scholarships for disadvantaged students, enhances student welfare, and finances infrastructure projects at the school.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chema Volleyball Club defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 in a KVF Men's National League semifinal to secure a place in their maiden National League final in their debut season in the top flight. They will face Kenya Ports Authority, who won the other semifinal against Kenya Defence Forces.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chema Volleyball Club defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 in their semifinal to secure a historic place in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Men's National League final, in their first season in the top flight. The newcomers, who were promoted from Division Two last season, will face Kenya Ports Authority in the championship clash.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Top-flight debutants Chema Volleyball Club defeated former champions Kenya Prisons 3-1 sets in their first playoff appearance at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali referee Omar Artan, denied entry to the US to officiate the ongoing World Cup, visited Nairobi on Friday and was welcomed by Kenyan leaders including FKF President Hussein Mohammed. Artan, the 2025 CAF men's referee of the year, expressed gratitude for the warm reception and noted his connection to Kenyan football through collaboration with local officials.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following their promotion to Kenya Volleyball Federation Division One after competing in the Division Two final at Nyayo Stadium, Simlaw and Bunge have begun planning their top-flight campaigns. Simlaw's head coach emphasised that succeeding in the elite league will require significant squad reinforcement and depth.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →