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The Standard
… ified that following a review of Kenya’s hosting plans, Kipchoge Keino Stadium is no longer among the stadiums designated for AFCON matches.Instead, Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani and Raila Odinga Stadium will serve as the main match venues, while Nyayo National Stadium …
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadlineCitizen Digital
… Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Strathmore University today defeated Kenyatta University 27-22 in was closely contested and thrilling Divison One Handball League match at Nyayo National Stadium …
Strathmore regains mojo with victory over Kenyatta Univeristy in handball leagueCitizen Digital
… zen Reporter May 16, 2026 08:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Derrick WilliamsKenya Amputee Football Federation (KENAFF) held their inaugural elections today at Nyayo National Stadium …
Kamau elected Kenya Amputee Football Federation chairpersonCitizen Digital
… ak By Jackson Kilonzi May 16, 2026 08:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCPB's Oscar Makokha shoots to score past Equity's shot-stopper Teddy Sidai in a past handball league clash at Nyayo National Stadium …
NCPB edge GSU to stretch streakCitizen Digital
… Betty Chelangat (259) competing during the national trials for World Under-20 Championships at the Nyayo Stadium/ photo/ courtesy Audio By Vocalize Athletics Kenya will stage its national trials for the 2026 World Under-20 Championships from May 21 to 23 at Nyayo National Stadium …
AK sets dates for World U-20 Championships trialsCitizen Digital
… (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani celebrates victory against Gor Mahia FC during their Kenyan Premier League - the 98th Mashemeji Derby staged at the Nyayo National Stadium …
'Ingwe are still fighting' – Fred Ambani on title raceThe Standard
… ph Ogenda and Robinson Musungu during SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards boosted their Sportpesa Premier League title hopes after beating Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a rescheduled midweek match played at Nyayo National Stadium …
Leopards claw gap on leaders Gor Mahia after disarming UlinziCitizen Digital
… By John Kyanda May 12, 2026 06:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC players score against AFC Leopards SC during their Kenyan Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo National Stadium …
KPL title to go down to the wire, says veteran coach MwinanoCitizen Digital
… League leaders Gor Mahia were held to a 1-1 draw by Police FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, with K’Ogalo forced to come from behind to salvage a point against the defending champions. …
Akonnor calls for focus as Gor Mahia edge closer to league crownThe Standard
… Several former players have gone on to represent Kenya in international competitions, including the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup and the recent Fifa Women Series held at Nyayo National Stadium. …
Safaricom launches fifth Chapa Dimba season with Sweden opportunityAthletics Kenya will use the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium from June 18–20 to select athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The competition will include athletes from Kenya's 12 regions, the Kenya Defence Forces, training institutions, and Kenyan athletes based abroad.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya will use the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium from June 18–20 to select athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The competition will include athletes from Kenya's 12 regions, the Kenya Defence Forces, training institutions, and Kenyan athletes based abroad.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets secured third place at the Four-Nation Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, defeating Lesotho 6-0 in the play-off. Coach Beldine Odemba said the team has gained valuable confidence ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Desert Scorpions defeated University of Eldoret Pipers 41-23 and Kenyatta University 27-26 over the weekend, moving to eight points and level with 10th place with three matches remaining in the Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Desert Scorpions defeated Kenyatta University 27-26 in a Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League match, strengthening their fight against relegation after trailing 14-13 at halftime before recovering in the second half. Benson Mutinda led the Scorpions with 10 goals in their comeback victory over the team that had beaten them by eight goals in the first leg.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ulinzi men's handball team defeated General Service Unit 29-25 in a paramilitary league match at Nyayo National Stadium, moving to third place and extending their winning streak to five consecutive victories.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets assistant captain Fasila Adhiambo has called on her teammates to be more clinical in front of goal as Kenya prepares for the Four-Nation Tournament in Zambia (June 6–9), which also features Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Adhiambo said the team must improve its goal conversion rate ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dispute has emerged between Kenya's Harambee Starlets and Tanzanian club Simba Queens over the release of players for national team duty ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 25–August 16). Head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed frustration over delays in releasing key players, including Jentrix Shikangwa, Corazone Aquino, Fasila Adhiambo, Ruth Ingotsi, Elizabeth Wambui and Cynthia Shilwatso.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Briton Max Burgin upset Olympic 800-metre champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi at the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday, clocking 1:42.98 to Wanyonyi's 1:43.56. Burgin's victory marks his return to form after earlier injuries and suggests potential for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest in September.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia were crowned FKF Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, securing their record 22nd league title and Kenya's most successful club record. The club clinched the championship with two matches to spare after arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers after drawing 0-0 against Uganda's Teen Cranes at home, advancing on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 17,500 people have registered for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, exceeding the organizers' target of 15,000. Competition director Barnaba Korir said preparations are in final stages with all registration slots taken.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia were crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. Gor Mahia sealed the title without playing after their own match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Water defeated Daystar 37-12 at Nyayo National Stadium, strengthening their title push after entering the match in third place with 14 points. Assistant coach Thodosia Sangoro attributed the commanding victory to the team's preparation, focus, and execution of tactics throughout the game.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has selected its team for the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon in August 2026, with athletes from national trials aiming to continue the country's success. The men's 3000m steeplechase contingent of Emmanuel Lemiso, Nicholas Kitum, and Brian Kandie will seek to retain Edmund Serem's gold medal from Lima24.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the African record holder in the 100m, competes in the Xiamen Diamond League on Saturday carrying four sub-10 second performances already this season, including a 9.98-second second-place finish at last weekend's Shanghai Diamond League opener.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed pleasure with the competition between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this season, with K'Ogalo leading the table by four points with two matches remaining. Odera believes the rivalry has excited fans and elevated the standard of Kenyan football competition.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host with neighboring East African countries. The total contractual cost for AFCON stadium projects is Sh15.11 billion, but only Sh3.74 billion has been paid, raising concerns over Kenya's preparedness.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore University defeated Kenyatta University 27-22 in a Division One Handball League match at Nyayo National Stadium. Head coach Victor Siero said the win marks the team's second victory in the second leg and signals improvement after losing their previous two matches.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Amputee Football Federation held its inaugural elections at Nyayo National Stadium, electing Hashim Kamau as chairperson, along with other office bearers including Benard Odhiambo Ongondo as 1st Vice Chairperson and Stanley Mmbasu Mukoyoni as Secretary General.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions NCPB maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Handball Federation Premier League by beating General Service Unit 22-19 at Nyayo National Stadium. NCPB dominated the first half with a 13-8 lead before GSU mounted a second-half comeback.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya will hold national trials for the 2026 World Under-20 Championships from May 21 to 23 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with more than 200 junior athletes expected to participate by invitation. Age verification through original documentation is now a compulsory requirement for participation.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani said his team remain in contention for the Kenya Premier League title after a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, moving within four points of leaders Gor Mahia with three matches remaining for both sides.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Veteran coach Branden Mwinamo expects the FKF Premier League title hunt to go down to the wire, with league leaders Gor Mahia and second-placed AFC Leopards in a tight race despite the latter trailing by seven points. AFC Leopards, who have a match in hand, could narrow the gap to four points with a win against Ulinzi Stars.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor called for focus as his side drew 1-1 with Police FC, remaining seven points clear at the top of the Kenyan Premier League with three wins needed to secure a record-extending 22nd league title.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom's youth football tournament Chapa Dimba has opened registration for its fifth season, with a new 32-player All-Star team set to represent Kenya at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, described as the world's largest youth football tournament.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →