Robert Okaka — Kenyan light heavyweight boxer, advanced to Commonwealth Games quarter-finals in Glasgow 2026.
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The Standard
… Of all the four boxers in Kenya's contingent at the games, Robert Okaka is the only one is still on course fighting for top honours. …
Why Mogunde is a frustrated manThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNational light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka overcame Yusuf Changalawe of Tanzania to secure Kenya’s first victory in boxing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Commonwealth Games: Sigh of relief for Kenya as boxer Okaka romps into quarter-finalsCitizen Digital
Robert Okaka one win away from Commonwealth Games medal By Mkalla wa Mwambodze July 28, 2026 12:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Robert Okaka Audio By Vocalize Robert Okaka of Kenya delivered a commanding …
Robert Okaka one win away from Commonwealth Games medalCitizen Digital
… Later, at 11.00pm, Robert Okaka will take on Tanzania's Yussuf Changalawe in the men's light heavyweight (75-80kg) division.
Amina Martha vows stronger comeback after Commonwealth Games defeatCitizen Digital
… In the men's 80kg division, Robert Okaka has also progressed automatically to the Round of 16 after receiving a first-round bye. …
Amina to launch Kenya's Commonwealth Games boxing campaignThe Standard
… to win medals in Glasgow because we are going there for serious business," said Mogunde, who boxes for record league champions Kenya Police."Again, all this is pegged on special prayers we have always made to be part of our diet." National light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka …
Kenyan boxers beaming with confidence as Commonwealth Games kick offThe Standard
… The men’s category will be represented by Boniface Mugunde and Robert Okaka, while Amina Martha and RoseMarion will fly the flag in the women’s competition. …
Team Kenya eyes Commonwealth gloryCitizen Digital
… The competition will feature some of the country's top boxing talent, including IBA World Championships quarterfinalist Robert Okaka, popularly known as ‘Man Ngori’; Africa light-middleweight champion Boniface ‘The Hammer’ Mogunde; African Games bronze medalist Amina Martha Faki; …
Kenya Police, KDF renew rivalry as National Boxing League heads to MombasaThe Standard
… Ochieng’ had a rough time against reigning national light heavyweight champion Kenya Defence Forces Robert Okaka. …
Boxers ready for battle in NakuruCitizen Digital
… Headlining the event is KDF's World Championships quarter-finalist Robert Okaka aka Man Ngori who will use the Nakuru show to warm up for the Zone 3 Championships in Gabon. …
Boxing League season set to punch off in NakuruKenya Police boxer Boniface Mogunde lost to Scotland's Sony Kerr by unanimous points decision (3-0) at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and disputes the verdict, saying the match was balanced and he expected a split-decision loss at worst. Mogunde has refocused on upcoming international competitions including World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police boxer Boniface Mogunde lost to Scotland's Sony Kerr by unanimous points decision (3-0) at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and disputes the verdict, saying the match was balanced and he expected a split-decision loss at worst. Mogunde has refocused on upcoming international competitions including World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Robert Okaka defeated Tanzania's Yusuf Changalawe by unanimous points decision in the round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing Kenya's first boxing victory and advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan boxer Robert Okaka won a unanimous 5-0 decision over Tanzania's Yusuf Lucasi Changalawa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to reach the Men's 80kg quarter-finals, where a victory over Australian Paul Trainor will secure him at least a bronze medal.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan boxer Amina Martha lost her international debut 5-0 to English prospect Lauren Mackie in the women's 54kg Round of 32 at the Commonwealth Games, attributing the defeat to travel delays, limited rest, and inadequate recovery. She vowed to come back stronger, refusing to let the setback define her career.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan boxer Amina Martha will be the first Kenyan boxer to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, facing England's Lauren Mackie in the women's bantamweight division on Friday in Glasgow. Martha is the reigning 2025 AFBC Zone Three bantamweight champion and 2024 African Games bronze medallist, the first Kenyan woman to win a boxing medal at the African Games.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Kenyan boxers are competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a minimum target of reaching the medal bracket. Light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde and national light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka are among those competing, with the team focused on winning medals and returning home with pride.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
With the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow approaching, Team Kenya is in final preparations with squads across athletics, boxing, hockey, basketball and para-sport. The boxing team will field four competitors—Boniface Mugunde and Robert Okaka in the men's category, and Amina Martha and RoseMarion in the women's competition.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Kenya Police and KDF will compete in the second leg of the Kenya National Boxing League at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa from July 9–11, with the two teams locked on 22 points after the opening leg held in Nakuru.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Boxers are eager to impress national selectors at the first leg of the National Boxing League at Old Town Hall in Nakuru. Kenya Police's Humphrey Ochieng' hopes to bounce back after a difficult season, while Nakuru ABC's James Tachia seeks to use recent Inter Clubs Championships experience to establish himself in the competition.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The 45th season of the Kenya National Boxing League is set to begin May 14–16 at Old Town Hall, Nakuru, and will likely be used to select boxers for the Africa Zone 3 Championships in Gabon later this month. World Championships quarter-finalist Robert Okaka will headline the event in the light-heavyweight division.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →