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Jackson Kilonzi

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Conundrum as Sports Registrar orders Gor Mahia's Rachier out of office By Jackson Kilonzi June 12, 2026 12:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier gestures during a past press

    Conundrum as Sports Registrar orders Gor Mahia's Rachier out of office
  3. Citizen Digital

    Mwanalima says Starlets to build on Lesotho win ahead of WAFCON By Jackson Kilonzi June 10, 2026 06:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mwanalima Dogo celebrates after scoring as Harambee Starlets hit hosts

    Mwanalima says Starlets to build on Lesotho win ahead of WAFCON
  4. Citizen Digital

    Harambee Starlets put six past Lesotho to bag Four Nations bronze By Jackson Kilonzi June 09, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ruthless Harambee Starlets put on a masterclass of

    Harambee Starlets put six past Lesotho to bag Four Nations bronze
  5. Citizen Digital

    Harambee Starlets confident of FIFA Four Nations third-place finish By Jackson Kilonzi June 09, 2026 12:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets players celebrate scoring against India during th

    Harambee Starlets confident of FIFA Four Nations third-place finish
  6. Citizen Digital

    Young athletes light up PIPPSA at Kasarani Stadium By Jackson Kilonzi June 06, 2026 09:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The young generation of Kenyan track and field events went down to

    Young athletes light up PIPPSA at Kasarani Stadium
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Cheche confident as Starlets finalise preps for Cranes rematch By Jackson Kilonzi May 29, 2026 02:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya U-17 (Junior Starlets) head coach Mildred Cheche with her technical

    Cheche confident as Starlets finalise preps for Cranes rematch
  9. Citizen Digital

    Odhiambo calls for strong finish as SEAL host Mara Sugar By Jackson Kilonzi May 28, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Javan Omondi (L) of Ulinzi Stars FC challenge Dennis Odhiambo of Muranga

    Odhiambo calls for strong finish as SEAL host Mara Sugar
  10. Citizen Digital

    Mola set for debut as Shujaa name squad for Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s By Jackson Kilonzi May 22, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's side Shujaa in action against Canada in 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 at

    Mola set for debut as Shujaa name squad for Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s
  11. Citizen Digital

    NSL reaches boiling point with a three-horse race for title By Jackson Kilonzi May 22, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The race for an automatic promotion to the FKF Premier Lea

    NSL reaches boiling point with a three-horse race for title
Sport

Kenya's Sports Ministry directs FKF to prepare Harambee Stars for AFCON 2027

The News

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.

5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Kenya's Sports Ministry directs FKF to prepare Harambee Stars for AFCON 2027

    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.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Prisons, KPA win game one in volleyball finals

    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

  2. Prisons, KPA win opening matches in volleyball finals

    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

  3. KVF National League finals at Kasarani this weekend

    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

  4. Kenya volleyball finals at Kasarani this weekend

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Kenya's women's football coach backs WAFCON 2028 hosting bid

    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

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Royal Nairobi Golf Club hosts charity tournament for girls' education

    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

Sunday 5 July

  1. Chema reaches historic first KVF National League final

    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

  2. Chema reaches first National League final in debut season

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Chema upsets Kenya Prisons in KVF semi-final playoffs

    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

  2. Somali referee denied US entry visits Nairobi

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Simlaw, Bunge eye top-flight volleyball after Division Two promotion

    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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. AFCON 2027 requires whole-of-government coordination says LOC chief

    Nicholas Musonye, Local Organising Committee chairman for Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, has told Parliament that the Ministry of Sports alone cannot deliver the tournament and urged the government to adopt a coordinated, whole-of-government approach involving multiple ministries including Interior, Health, Roads, Tourism, ICT, Foreign Affairs, Immigration, the National Treasury, and Transport.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Team Kenya begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations

    Following national trials, Team Kenya has entered camp to prepare for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), with a focus on unified tactical strategy and team-first philosophy rather than individual achievement. Timothy Cheruiyot and other returning athletes emphasize coordinated race mechanics among training partners to secure medals for Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Training pitches construction begins at Talanta Stadium

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed that construction of training pitches at Talanta Stadium is underway as part of infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The stadium's total specialised training grounds will rise to three following the handover of two pitches to the Ministry of Defence.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Talanta Stadium training pitches construction begins for AFCON 2027

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed that infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at Talanta Stadium are on track, with two training pitches handed over to the Ministry of Defence for construction, bringing the total specialised training grounds to three.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. FKF announces 2026/27 league kick-off dates and registration windows

    The Football Kenya Federation's Leagues and Competitions Committee has approved dates for the 2026/27 season, with player registration for the FKF Premier League opening June 21 and closing August 21, and the Premier League itself kicking off August 22, 2026.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets draw with Tanzania in CECAFA U-17

    Kenya's Junior Starlets finished top of Group A at the CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship following a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania. Kenya missed a penalty in the first half before Tanzania went ahead, but the Starlets staged a late comeback to secure the draw.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Three NSL teams promoted to FKF Premier League

    The 2025/26 FKF National Super League season ended with Migori Youth as champions, securing promotion alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United to the FKF Premier League. MCF FC, Vihiga United, and Mwatate United were relegated to the FKF Division One league.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Three NSL clubs battle for survival in final-day relegation decider

    Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF face a final-day showdown in the National Super League this Saturday, with one relegation slot remaining and only two points separating the three clubs.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sports Registrar orders Gor Mahia to hold fresh elections immediately

    The Sports Registrar has issued a directive ordering Gor Mahia FC to immediately announce fresh elections after declaring that Chairman Ambrose Rachier's eight-year term has expired. The club has been given a maximum of two weeks to submit an election notice to avoid legal consequences for contravening sports governance laws.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Starlets captain eyes WAFCON campaign after Lesotho victory

    Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Adam says the team's 6-0 win against Lesotho at the Four Nations tournament in Zambia is preparation for Kenya's Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco next month, with the focus on building tactical and mental strength rather than the scoreline.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya Harambee Starlets beat Lesotho 6-0 for tournament bronze

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Lesotho 6-0 in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Four Nations Tournament at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Zambia, securing the bronze medal after losing to hosts Zambia on penalties in their opening match.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets face Lesotho in FIFA Four Nations third-place playoff

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets will play Lesotho on Tuesday in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Four Nations Tournament after losing to hosts Zambia 4-1 on post-match penalties following a 1-1 draw. Captain Mwanalima Adam expressed pride in the team's resilience and urged focus for a strong finish.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Young athletes showcase talent at PIPPSA championships

    Over 250 young athletes from 14 school teams competed at the Private and International Preparatory Schools Sports Association (PIPPSA) Kenya Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, spanning age categories from Under-7s to 16 & Over. PIPPSA Kenya's organizing secretary said the event serves as a talent development platform, with the organization having organized various sports activities for 10 years.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Starlets confident ahead of Uganda rematch for World Cup spot

    Kenya's U-17 women's football head coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence that the squad is tactically and mentally prepared for Saturday's match against Uganda's Teen Cranes, aiming to secure a second FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualification following a 1-1 first-leg draw in Kampala.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Odhiambo urges fans to support Seal's final league match

    Murang'a Seal interim head coach Dennis Odhiambo has called on the club's supporters to attend Sunday's FKF Premier League finale against Mara Sugar, as the team seeks a top-8 finish in their third season and battles for a spot in the league's upper half.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Victor Mola earns first Shujaa call-up for Spain and France legs

    Head coach Kevin Wambua has named National 7s Circuit standout Victor Odhiambo Mola to the Shujaa squad for the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid (29–31 May) and Bordeaux (5–7 June). Chrissant Ojwang also returns from injury, replacing Gabriel Ayimba who has school commitments.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NSL title race: three teams tied on points with five matches remaining

    The race for automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League is intensifying with joint leaders 3K FC, Migori Youth, and Mombasa United all tied at 68 points after 33 matches, with only five matches left to play. Any slip-up in the remaining fixtures could determine whether clubs secure top-flight football next season or spend another year in the second tier.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Kenyan skater Kevin Kiarie crowned African freestyle slalom champion

    27-year-old Kevin Kiarie has become Kenya's skating superstar and the newly crowned African champion in freestyle slalom skating, training with minimal support including second-hand skates and sparking a nationwide discussion on the neglect of minority sports by the sports ministry.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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