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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    head to Bordeaux with Division One status on the line By Benjamin Otieno May 31, 2026 05:11 (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 Nyayo Stadium

    Shujaa head to Bordeaux with Division One status on the line
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeIt will be all or nothing for the Junior Starlets when they face off with Uganda in the return leg of the second round of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers today at Nyayo Stadium.

    All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tie
  4. Citizen Digital

    at Britain after back-to-back defeats at Valladolid 7s By Benjamin Otieno May 29, 2026 07:06 (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 Nyayo Stadium

    Shujaa seek lifeline against Great Britain after back-to-back defeats at Valladolid 7s
  5. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during the team’s final training session at Nyayo Stadium where the matc will be held, Cheche assured fans that the squad is tactically and mentally prepared to secure a historic ticket to the global showpiece.

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

    Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Junior Starlets forward Emily Adhiambo has backed Kenya to beat Uganda convincingly in the return leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium on Friday.

    Confident Junior Starlets target Uganda rout in World Cup qualifier
  7. The Standard

    Head coach Charles Akonnor has also called on supporters to turn up in large numbers for the final match of the season against Mara Sugar at Nyayo Stadium.

    Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title
  8. The Standard

    The return leg is set for Saturday at Nyayo Stadium.The aggregate winner will book a third-round date with Tanzania or South Africa in the final round.

    Junior Starlets shift focus to decisive second leg home clash
  9. Citizen Digital

    04:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ferdinard Omanyala celebrates after winning the men's 100m with a personal best time of 9.96seconds at the Kip Keino Classic on Friday, Aprile 24 2026 at Nyayo Stadium

    Omanyala banishes nearly-man tag to hit fifth sub-10 with victory in Xiamen
  10. Citizen Digital

    Mike Okinyi May 23, 2026 01:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Teen track sensation Nehemia Kipng’eno after winning the 5,000m race at the the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships trials at Nyayo Stadium

    World U20 trials: Dream come true for Kipng’eno after bouncing back from defeat
  11. The Standard

    in the junior category of the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, USA, in January, where she finished fourth.She timed 15:24.4 ahead of second-placed Joyline Chepkemoi, who also punched her ticket on day one of the trials that will conclude at the Nyayo Stadium

    Youngsters shine at World Under-20 trials in Nairobi

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Junior Starlets qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. The qualification marks their second appearance in three years and demonstrates the growing strength of Kenyan women's football.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. NFL holds third annual flag football championship in Nairobi

    The NFL held its third annual Africa flag football competition at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium, with Egypt winning the men's tournament and Nigeria winning the women's event. The competition, which featured teams from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa, included a talent-spotting session as the league seeks to expand its presence in the African market.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Junior Starlets seek World Cup qualification against South Africa

    Kenya's Junior Starlets play South Africa in a FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying return leg on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium, needing a draw or win after winning the first leg 2-0 in Pretoria. A victory would send them to the tournament in Morocco in October.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Talanta Stadium nearing completion, DP Kindiki says

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the 60,000-capacity Talanta Stadium along Ngong Road in Nairobi is nearing completion and will be one of the best stadiums in the world, describing it as the first international stadium to be built in Kenya since Kasarani Stadium's completion in 1987.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 away at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria to advance in their 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. The win puts them 90 minutes away from securing their second appearance at the global tournament, with the second leg set for the following Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenya U-17 women prepare for World Cup qualifier in South Africa

    Kenya's Junior Starlets have arrived in Pretoria for Saturday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying first-leg match against South Africa. Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence that her team can secure a positive result away from home.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Ruto revives Nithi bridge project amid funding questions

    President William Ruto has revived the construction of a new bridge on the Nithi River, which is an emotive issue for people directly affected by the project.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Kenyan sprinter Anthony Lemachira rises from humble roots

    Anthony Lemachira, who discovered athletics at age 13 at Gatu Primary School in Mashuru, Kajiado County, has emerged as one of Kenya's promising sprinters and earned the opportunity to compete alongside Victor Omanyala during the 2026 Commonwealth Games trials.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Police roadblocks disrupt Nairobi traffic before June 25 commemorations

    Heavy police deployment across major highways into Nairobi caused traffic congestion and commuter delays as Gen Z activists and civil society groups prepared to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, during which dozens of demonstrators were killed or injured.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Omanyala qualifies for Glasgow Commonwealth Games 100m

    Ferdinand Omanyala, the reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion, secured his ticket to the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games after clocking 10.00 seconds at national trials in Nairobi, aiming to win back-to-back gold medals.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya must focus on 2030 World Cup qualification

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. GSU beats AP 3-0 to advance to KVF League quarter-finals

    General Service Unit defeated Administration Police 3-0 in their final regular-season match at Nyayo Stadium to secure a quarter-final spot in the Kenya Volleyball Federation league playoffs, while AP finished 10th and missed the top-eight qualification threshold.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Kenya Pipeline defeats KCB in tight volleyball match

    Kenya Pipeline, the defending champions, remained unbeaten by defeating Kenya Commercial Bank in a five-set match at Nyayo Stadium, winning the final set 17-15.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kenya increases sports fund allocation by over 50 percent

    The National Treasury recommended raising the 2026/2027 budgetary allocation to the Sports Fund to Ksh 25.2 billion, up from Ksh 13.5 billion in the previous fiscal year. The increase supports Kenya's co-hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 and the government's broader goals of youth empowerment and sports development.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kakamega High coach backs Shujaa for World Sevens promotion bid

    Kakamega High School rugby head coach Wamanga backed Kenya's sevens team Shujaa to bounce back stronger next season after failing to secure promotion to the World Sevens Series for the third consecutive year. Despite winning only 5 games out of 15 across three tournaments in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux, Wamanga said the young squad will earn promotion if they remain together.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya could build football system with 47 county teams

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. USA beats Fiji, denies Kenya Shujaa promotion to Division One

    Kenya Shujaa's hopes of securing promotion to Division One of the HSBC SVNS came to an end after the USA staged a second-half comeback to beat Fiji 17-14 in Bordeaux, despite Kenya defeating Uruguay 26-7 in the 11th-place playoff earlier that day.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Tusker confident ahead of FKF Cup final against Police

    Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani expressed confidence ahead of the FKF Cup final against Police FC scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County, stating the team has worked on addressing defensive and attacking weaknesses that affected their league performance.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Volleyball career transforms Trans Nzoia sprinter into Olympian

    Gladys Ekaru, introduced to volleyball in 2016 by neighbour Lydia Lelei, has become a middle blocker and assistant captain of Kenya's national team Malkia Strikers, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and captaining Kenya Pipeline Company to a third-place finish at the Africa women's club championships in Cairo.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Harambee Starlets travel to Zambia for Four-Nations tournament

    Kenya's women's football team departs for a Four-Nations Fifa Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, as final preparation before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Coach Beldine Odemba says the friendly matches are key to getting ready for Wafcon and ultimately pursuing 2027 World Cup qualification.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Gor Mahia present KPL title trophies to Raila Odinga's family

    Gor Mahia, crowned 2025/2026 Kenyan Premier League champions, presented two trophies to Mama Ida Odinga at the family home in Karen to fulfill a wish from the late Raila Odinga, the club's former patron.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Kenya Sevens head to Bordeaux with Division One status threatened

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in Bordeaux next week with their SVNS Division One status at stake as the 2026 season concludes. Shujaa currently sit eighth in the overall standings with 14 points, level with France after losing 14-5 in the seventh-place playoff at the Valladolid Sevens.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Junior Starlets face Uganda in decisive World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets face Uganda in a return leg of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium, needing to win to advance to the third round after a 1-1 draw away. Head coach Mildred Cheche said her team is mentally prepared and has worked on areas for improvement from the first leg.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya Shujaa face Great Britain in Valladolid 7s decider

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team, bottom of Pool A with one point after losses to Australia and South Africa, must beat Great Britain to qualify for the World Sevens Championships quarterfinals as one of the best third-placed finishers.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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. Kenya Junior Starlets aim for Uganda victory in World Cup qualifier return leg

    Kenya's Junior Starlets face Uganda in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, after securing a 1-1 draw in the first leg at FUFA Stadium in Kampala last week. Forward Emily Adhiambo said the result gave the team confidence and said they now understand Uganda's strengths and weaknesses ahead of the decisive clash.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gor Mahia clinch record-extending 22nd league title

    Gor Mahia secured the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title with a four-point lead over second-placed AFC Leopards and one match remaining. The club reached 68 points through resilience and a 16-match unbeaten streak between December and April that proved decisive after early-season defeats.

    26 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Junior Starlets face Uganda in decisive World Cup qualifier second leg

    Kenya's Junior Starlets will host Uganda at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday in a second-leg qualifier for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, with the aggregate winner advancing to the third round. The first leg ended 1-1 in Kampala; the winner will face Tanzania or South Africa, with four African teams qualifying for the tournament in Morocco.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 23 May

  1. Omanyala wins Xiamen Diamond League 100m in 9.94 seconds

    Ferdinand Omanyala clocked a season-best time of 9.94 seconds to win the men's 100m at the 2026 Xiamen Diamond League athletics meeting on Saturday, recording his fifth sub-10 performance of the season. Omanyala defeated South Africa's Gift Leotlela, who finished second in 10.00, as the Kenyan sprinter continues a strong 2026 campaign after a difficult 2025.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kipng'eno wins U20 trials 5,000m after 3,000m disappointment

    Nehemia Kipng'eno, 19, overcame an eighth-place finish in the 3,000 metres to win the men's 5,000 metres at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships trials in Nairobi, earning qualification for the August championships in Oregon.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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