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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 titleMalkia 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →