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KCB Bank

Also known as: KCB FC · KCB Women's Volleyball Club · KCB Volleyball · the Lionesses · KCB RFC · KCB Cubs · KCB Football Club · Bankers · The Bankers · defending champions KCB

KCB Bank — Kenyan financial institution with sports teams competing in volleyball and rugby, sponsoring secondary school championships.

2026-04-242026-07-31

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The Millers are not ready to relinquish their grip on the Cup as the Bankers seek to finally get one up on them after carrying the nearly men tag in the last four successive showdowns between the two arch-rivals.

    Kabras eye Kenya Cup five-peat in unending KCB rivalry
  3. Citizen Digital

    Amonde backs KCB to break Kabras Kenya Cup dominance By Mkalla wa Mwambodze April 29, 2026 09:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KCB RFC's Andy Cole Omolo in action during the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal cl

    Amonde backs KCB to break Kabras Kenya Cup dominance
  4. Citizen Digital

    KCB RFC head coach says his breakthrough could open doors for more Kenyan players.

    Amonde backs Joshua Weru to shine in America's National Football League after joining Philadelphia Eagles
  5. Citizen Digital

    Coach Njogu parts ways with KCB RFC By Kevin Samani April 27, 2026 02:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Experienced tactician John Njogu has officially announced his departure from KCB Fo

    Coach Njogu parts ways with KCB RFC
  6. The Standard

    In another case, a woman entrusted with Sh1.4 million from KCB Bank’s Airtel Building branch along Mombasa Road was robbed while travelling on a motorcycle towards Sayan Business Park.At Cabanas Interchange, the rider and passenger were intercepted by four men in a grey Mazda CX-

    DCI arrests three suspects linked to Nairobi armed robbery spree
  7. The Standard

    This will be the eighth time the two sides meet in the final since the 2014/2015 season, a rivalry that has defined the modern era of Kenyan rugby.The bankers dominated the early years of that run, winning five titles, but the balance has shifted in recent seasons.

    It's Kabras Sugar against KCB in Kenya Cup final once again
  8. Citizen Digital

    KCB RFC ease past Nondescripts into Kenya Cup final By Agencies April 26, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi (C) of KCB RFC takes control against Nondescripts players during their 2026

    KCB RFC ease past Nondescripts into Kenya Cup final
  9. The Standard

    The bankers will now face archrivals Kabras Sugar in the final set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.

    KCB, Kabras Sugar storm into Kenya Cup final
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship ended in an anticlimax as KCB Bank lost the final duel to their hosts, Al Ahly, to take silver.

    Kenyan clubs once again fail to break North African dominance
  11. Citizen Digital

    Sofapaka will be seeking to salvage pride in what has been a difficult campaign, while Bomet, currently 14th, are aiming to build momentum and further distance themselves from the relegation zone.Finally, Kakamega Homeboyz FC will look to bounce back when they take on KCB FC.

    KPL preview: Mashemeji Derby set to shape title race
Sport

Coach Omondi shifts to Malkia Strikers after Pipeline's domestic double

The News

Geoffrey Omondi, after guiding Kenya Pipeline to a domestic double—winning the Kenya Cup and KVF National League title—will now coach Malkia Strikers at the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, to be held at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex from August 23 to September 5, where Kenya will seek a record-extending 11th continental title.

27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Coach Omondi shifts to Malkia Strikers after Pipeline's domestic double

    Geoffrey Omondi, after guiding Kenya Pipeline to a domestic double—winning the Kenya Cup and KVF National League title—will now coach Malkia Strikers at the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, to be held at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex from August 23 to September 5, where Kenya will seek a record-extending 11th continental title.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB RFC win 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby title

    National Sevens Circuit champions KCB defeated Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title, starting their title defence with a victory.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya Pipeline wins 2026 Kenya Cup volleyball trophy

    Kenya Pipeline defeated KCB Bank 3-2 to win the 2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's Kenya Cup at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Oilers claimed their second title of the season after defending their Women's National League crown.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline win Kenya Cup, complete domestic double

    Kenya Pipeline won the Kenya Cup women's volleyball championship, defeating KCB 3-2 in a five-set final at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday. The victory completed a domestic double after Pipeline also lifted the National League title earlier in the season.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB Bank face Pipeline in Kenya Cup volleyball final

    Defending champions KCB Bank will battle newly crowned league champions Kenya Pipeline in the Kenya Cup final on Sunday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. KCB advanced to the final after a five-set semi-final victory over Prisons, with Pauline Chemtai named player of the match.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kabras, Quins, and KCB advance to Prinsloo Sevens quarters

    Kabras Sugar and Kenya Harlequin secured knockout-stage berths at the Prinsloo Sevens tournament in Nakuru on Saturday, with Kabras defeating Mwamba 26-12 and Embu RFC 47-0, and Harlequin beating Embu RFC 26-7 and Mwamba 10-5. Meanwhile, Strathmore Leos recovered from a 19-14 loss to MMUST by hammering Kisumu RFC 36-0 in their Group B fixture.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kenya Pipeline wins 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup volleyball title

    Kenya Pipeline Corporation defeated KCB Bank 3-2 in the Women's Final of the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup, winning sets 21-25, 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11 at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday to reclaim the title.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. KCB and Pipeline advance to Kenya Cup volleyball final

    Defending champions KCB and national league champions Kenya Pipeline (KPC) won their semi-final matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday to set up a Kenya Cup final showdown on Sunday. KPC defeated DCI 3-0 in straight sets.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Veteran Kenyan football coach Juma Abdallah dies at hospital

    Juma Abdallah, a veteran football coach who shaped several Kenyan clubs and generations of players, has died after a prolonged illness involving diabetes, pancreatic disease, and kidney dysfunction. He coached AFC Leopards, Murang'a SEAL, Thika United, KCB FC, Bidco United, Western Stima, Chemelil Sugar and Vihiga Bullets during his decades-long career.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. KVF league champions receive only Sh300,000 prize after season

    The 2025–2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation season saw Kenya Ports Authority claim a historic first title and Kenya Pipeline make a championship-saving comeback, but the prize money—Sh300,000 for the winner—drew criticism as inadequate given the grueling months of competition.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Victor Omune nears Mathare United return on free transfer

    Former AFC Leopards captain Victor Omune is on the verge of joining Mathare United on a free transfer ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, marking an emotional homecoming to where he began his development through the Mathare Youth Sports Association structure.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Nakuru RFC, Menengai Oilers drawn together at Prinsloo Sevens

    Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers have been grouped together in Group D at the Prinsloo Sevens tournament, scheduled for next week at Nakuru Athletic Club as the first leg of the 2026 Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit. Defending champions Strathmore Leos headline Group B, while circuit champions Kabras Sugar are in Group A.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Prisons beat Pipeline 3-1 in volleyball title series opener

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in game one of the best-of-three final of the 2025-2026 KVF Women's National League at Kasarani Indoor Arena, moving closer to their first title since 2021.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. 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

  2. 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

Monday 13 July

  1. KCB RFC wins Juja 7s, ready for National Sevens Circuit

    KCB Rugby Club head coach Andrew Amonde says his team is ready for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit after winning the Juja 7s tournament on Sunday, defeating Blak Blad 22-5 in the final. The National Sevens Circuit begins with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on July 25.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. KCB sponsors national secondary school games with 20 million shillings

    KCB Bank has committed 20 million shillings as Title and Kit Sponsor for the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two Games, with 12 million for kits and trophies and 8 million for fan engagement activities during regional and national championships.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. KPA and Pipeline advance to volleyball finals

    Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Pipeline won their semi-final matches to reach the finals of the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League. KPA beat Kenya Defence Forces 2-0 in the men's semi-final, while Pipeline defeated the Directorate of Criminal Investigations 2-0 in the women's semi-final.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. Kenya Prisons volleyball team reaches KVF National League finals

    Kenya Prisons Women's Volleyball Team advanced to the finals of the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League play-offs after defeating KCB 3-2 in a five-set semifinal match. They will face defending champions Kenya Pipeline in the finals, scheduled for July 17–19 at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Prisons advances to KVF National League finals

    Kenya Prisons Women's Volleyball Team defeated KCB 3-2 in a five-set semifinal to secure a place in the KVF National League finals, scheduled for July 17–19. Prisons will face defending champions Kenya Pipeline in the final.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Pipeline and KCB lead KVF semi-final play-off series

    Reigning champions Kenya Pipeline beat DCI in straight sets, and former champions KCB defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 in the first games of the best-of-three semi-final series at Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Kenyan cooking gas demand jumps in early 2026

    Kenyan households sharply increased their consumption of cooking gas in the first three months of 2026, reflecting growing adoption of cleaner cooking fuel. However, the Middle East conflict has disrupted global energy supplies and driven up international fuel prices, potentially pressuring this upward momentum.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Kenya Prisons defeats GSU in volleyball playoffs opening

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions GSU in straights of 25-17, 26-24, 25-23 in the first leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League playoff quarterfinals at Makande Hall in Mombasa on Friday. GSU must win Saturday's second leg to keep their title defence alive and force a decider on Sunday.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Driftwood 7s rugby tournament returns August 22-23

    The iconic Driftwood 7s, East Africa's longest-running rugby sevens event, will return to Mombasa Sports Club for the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Last season's tournament sold out completely, combining top-level rugby with coastal culture, music, and entertainment.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Driftwood 7s returns to Mombasa August 22–23 as fourth circuit leg

    The Driftwood 7s, one of East Africa's longest-running rugby sevens tournaments, will take place at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23 as the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Last year's edition sold out, drawing crowds for rugby action alongside entertainment featuring music and performances.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kenyan SMEs optimistic on growth, mobile money adoption spreads

    A Mastercard study finds 66% of Kenyan SMEs optimistic about business outlook and 70% expecting revenue growth over the next 12 months, with 95% accepting mobile payments that account for 41% of transaction volume.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. National Sevens Circuit secures KSh34 million sponsorship for 2026

    Kenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Athletics Kenya urges greater media and public attention to local track stars

    Athletics Kenya has called for greater public interest in track and field athletes, saying many of the country's stars only gain recognition after winning medals internationally. The appeal comes ahead of the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium, which will serve as Kenya's trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Volleyball Federation introduces top-eight knockout quarterfinals

    The Kenya Volleyball Federation has released fixtures for the 2025–2026 National League quarterfinal playoffs, introducing a new top-eight knockout format where teams compete in best-of-three series from June 26–28, 2026, in Mombasa. Defending champions GSU face a low seeding after a turbulent regular season under the new system.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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