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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … A 24-member squad hit camp on Wednesday at the Kasarani Indoor Arena with the final roaster of 14 players set to be named next week ahead of a month-long residential training. …

    Kenya women’s para volley team hit camp ahead of World Champs
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Photo Moses Mwakisha Elvis Audio By Vocalize By Moses Mwakisha Elvis An electrifying night of music and culture lit up the Kasarani Indoor Arena as the Africa Forward Le Concert, the official closing concert of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, brought together a powerful cocktail …

    Africa Forward Le Concert 2026 ignites Nairobi as African music giants unite at Kasarani closing concert
  4. Citizen Digital

    … tivo May 08, 2026 07:20 (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 GSU during the Kenya Volleyball National Men's Volleyball League playoffs at the Kasarani Indoor Arena …

    KVF postpones men’s volleyball league to allow Africa Cup qualifiers preps
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenya is looking forward to hosting a successful African Police Taekwondo Championship slated for May 24-31 at Kasarani Indoor Arena. …

    Kenya ready to host African Taekwondo Championship
Sport

Kenya wins Africa Boxing Championship on bronze medal count

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The Boxing Federation of Kenya celebrated the national team's overall victory at the Africa Boxing Championship held at Kasarani Indoor Arena, where Kenya and Algeria each finished with five gold medals and three silver medals, but Kenya claimed the title with six bronze medals compared to Algeria's three.

27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Kenya wins Africa Boxing Championship on bronze medal count

    The Boxing Federation of Kenya celebrated the national team's overall victory at the Africa Boxing Championship held at Kasarani Indoor Arena, where Kenya and Algeria each finished with five gold medals and three silver medals, but Kenya claimed the title with six bronze medals compared to Algeria's three.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. Kenya wins African Boxing Championships with 14 medals

    Kenya's national boxing team claimed the inaugural World Boxing African Championships title at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, collecting five gold, three silver and six bronze medals across 15 participating nations. Standout performers included minimumweight Grace Atieno and lightweight Rosemarion Otieno, who led the home charge with victories in the women's finals.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 19 October

  1. Kenya's Hit Squad wins three bouts at African Boxing Championships

    Kenya recorded three victories on Day Two of the 2026 African Boxing Elite Championships at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with Boniface Mugunde defeating Uganda's Matovu Ukata 5-0 in the middleweight division, Edwin Okong'o beating Nigeria's Emmanuel Chukwuka 5-0, and Steve Onyango edging Angola's Ramiro Dos Santos Zadel 3-2 in the light heavyweight category.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Kenya's Hit Squad wins opening bouts at African Boxing Championships

    Kenya's Emmanuel Odhiambo and Aloice Vincent both secured 4-1 split-decision victories at the 2026 African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi, giving the hosts an early boost in the inaugural edition.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Nairobi hosts inaugural World Boxing Africa Elite Championships

    Nairobi will host the inaugural WB Africa Boxing Championships this week at Kasarani Indoor Arena, organized by Africa Boxing under the World Boxing umbrella. Boxing delegations from Algeria, Egypt, Angola, Nigeria, Uganda, and Rwanda have arrived or are en route for the event.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya's Hit Squad prepares for Elite Africa Boxing Championships

    Kenya's national boxing team, Hit Squad, is training a squad of 40 boxers across ten weight categories for men and women ahead of the World Boxing Africa Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships at Kasarani Indoor Arena from October 15 to 28, 2026. Nearly half of the squad consists of boxers representing Kenya for the first time, with selection based on performances at the Kenya Open and consistency in the national league.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Nairobi City Thunder wins third consecutive basketball title

    Nairobi City Thunder retained the Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League title for the third consecutive season, defeating Kenya Ports Authority 3-0 in the best-of-five final series on October 2, 2026. The team now shifts focus to the BAL 2027 competition.

    4 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

  1. Nairobi City Thunder win third consecutive KNBL championship

    Nairobi City Thunder won the National Men's Basketball Premier League championship for the third consecutive season, defeating Kenya Ports Authority 3-0 in the best-of-five final series with a 74-70 victory in Game Three at Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Kenya Volleyball Federation considers FIVB empowerment program return

    The Kenya Volleyball Federation is on the verge of being re-admitted to the International Volleyball Federation's Empowerment Program, a development initiative providing financial, technical and human resources to improve national teams' performances. Kenya had previously withdrawn from the partnership in early 2024 over disagreement about the technical bench composition.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Kenya Divas defeat Zimbabwe in Africa Netball Cup fifth-place playoff

    Kenya's netball team won 63-57 against Zimbabwe after extra time in the fifth-place play-off of the 2026 Africa Netball Cup at Kasarani, forcing a 49-49 draw in regulation time before pulling away in overtime. Kenya Netball Federation President Immaculate Kabutha said the victory demonstrates the country belongs among Africa's top netball nations.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Kenya Net Kings lose bronze playoff to Uganda 46-35

    Kenya's men's netball team, Net Kings, lost the bronze-medal playoff to Uganda 46-35 at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, missing out on a medal for the second consecutive year.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Kenya Net Kings beat Malawi 44-31 in Africa Cup bronze

    Kenya Net Kings defeated Malawi 44-31 on Thursday at Kasarani Indoor Arena, securing a bronze-medal match against Uganda on Friday in the 2026 Africa Netball Cup championship.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Josephine Kataa set to join champions Kenya Pipeline

    After an impressive performance at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, Malkia Strikers libero Josephine Kataa is on the verge of signing for National League champions Kenya Pipeline. The 19-year-old began training with the team on Tuesday.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. South Africa reaches Africa Netball Cup final; Kenya faces elimination

    South Africa secured an unbeaten run through the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, beating Malawi 50-40 to book their place in the men's final. Kenya Net Kings face a do-or-die match against Eswatini on Wednesday.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars target podium finish at African volleyball championship

    Kenya's men's volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, will compete at the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia from September 13 to 26, aiming to finish among the top three teams to secure a place at next year's FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. NOC-K commits support to Malkia Strikers' 2028 Olympic qualification

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team in their pursuit of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite the team's 3-0 loss to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship final which cost them Africa's direct Olympic berth.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Malkia Strikers lose Olympic berth after defeat to Egypt

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers lost in straight sets (3-0) to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Championship final at Kasarani, forfeiting Africa's direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and forcing Kenya to pursue alternative Olympic qualification pathways.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Egypt defeats Kenya in African volleyball championship final

    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 →

  2. Malkia Strikers face Egypt in African volleyball championship final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers will face Egypt in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final on Friday at Kasarani Indoor Arena, seeking a record-extending 11th African title. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi says Egypt will present a more technical challenge than Cameroon, whom Kenya defeated 3-0 in the semi-final.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Egypt defeats Kenya 3-0 to win African women's volleyball title

    Egypt ended Kenya's reign as African women's volleyball champions with a 3-0 victory over Malkia Strikers in the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, securing the continental crown for the first time in 23 years and a direct ticket to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Malkia Strikers lose African volleyball final to Egypt 3-0

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers were defeated 3-0 by Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, ending Kenya's bid for an 11th African title and denying them the automatic qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Kenya Malkia Strikers advance to African volleyball championship final

    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 →

  2. Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence in basketball playoffs

    Nairobi City Thunder, who won all 22 regular-season matches, begin their quest for a third successive Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League title as the playoffs start Friday at Nyayo Stadium with the top eight teams competing for national supremacy.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya's Malkia Strikers face Cameroon in African volleyball semifinal

    The 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) African Women's Championship enters its penultimate stage at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, with defending champions Malkia Strikers facing Cameroon in a semifinal. The Kenyan side, pursuing an 11th continental crown, clash with Cameroon after the Lionesses lost to Kenya in the 2023 semifinals.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Malkia Strikers sweep Cameroon to reach Africa Championship final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeated Cameroon 3–0 in the second semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's Africa Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the final as defending champions.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya coach confident Malkia Strikers will beat Cameroon semi-final

    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 →

  2. Rwanda advances to semi-finals, wins second straight berth

    Rwanda defeated Ghana in the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to secure their second consecutive semi-final appearance at Africa's premier women's volleyball tournament. Cameroon also won their quarter-final match to advance to the semi-finals.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Malkia Strikers beat Algeria to reach volleyball championship semis

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers rallied from a set down to defeat Algeria 3-1 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship quarter-finals, advancing to a semi-final against Cameroon. Egypt also advanced to the semis with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia and will face Rwanda.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers face Algeria in CAVB championship quarter-final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers will battle Algeria in a quarter-final of the 2026 CAVB African Women's Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with the winner advancing toward a potential record 11th continental crown and qualification for the 2026 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya reached the last eight unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Algeria defeated Senegal in straight sets.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Malkia Strikers advance to quarter-finals, coach flags accuracy gaps

    Kenya's reigning continental champion volleyball team Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship to reach the quarter-finals. Coach Geofrey Omondi said the team needs to improve accuracy in service and blocking ahead of their match against Algeria.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

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