The annual Kenya Open golf tournament will for the first time played behind closed doors to minimize the spread of coronavirus disease. The tournament, which was postponed to November 12 to 15 at the par 72 Karen Country Club course was to be held in March 12th to 15th. Kenya Open tournament director Patrick Obath […]
Author: Sabuni Khwa Sabuni
Kenya Harlequins attracts foreign coaches
Former Kenya Cup champions Kenya Harlequins are set to unveil their new head coach following the exit of Dominique Habimana In line to succeed Habimana are two South Africans and a Belgian according club’s chairman Michael Wanjala who failed to name them. Wanjala disclosed that they are through with the vetting and interviewing process and […]
Korir ready to shine after coronavirus
Felix Korir has vowed to keep fit ahead of the world events that were postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. The student at Chewoyet High school in West Pokot county had cut the team for the Africa cross country, running in 8km junior men but that was cut short. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-07-22-i-cant-lose-hope-says-youngster-korir/
Kabras to unveil Nyathi as head coach
Kabras Sugar has hired former Zimbabwe rugby player Mzingaye Nyathi as the head coach. The Sables player at 45 will be taking over from South African Henley du Plessis, who resigned last month. The hooker was born in Gwanda, South of Zimbabwe, grew up in Bulawayo but spent many years in Harare because of studies, […]
Save for tomorrow, Wanga urge footballers
Former Haramber Stars striker Allan Wanga has urged Kenyan footballers to learn about business and investing for future. The Kakamega Homeboyz captain said players must be ready to keep earning a living even after hanging their boots. There have been rampant cases of many Kenyan footballers finding themselves broke within years of retirement and Wanga […]
Lung’aho to nourish Wafalme
David Lung’aho is set to nourish men’s national volleyball team Wafalme that has the immense potential just like their women counterparts Malkia Strikers. Lung’aho has been involved in Malkia triumphs and is remembered for guiding them to five African titles and the World Grand Prix title in 2015, a first for an African team. Lung’aho, […]
Kabras Sugar coach du Plessis resigns
Newly appointed Kabras Sugar RFC head coach Henley du Plessis has resigned from the club due to family matters. The South African tendered his resignation with one season remaining to his contract. Kabras Sugar Rugby chairman Philip Jalango has confirmed Du Plessis’ departure and commended the South African for setting high standards of coaching at […]
World Athletics hands Kipsang four years ban
Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang has been handed four years ban from all competitions for wherabots Failure. Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on its official Twitter account @aiu_athletics announced that @WorldAthletics Disciplinary Tribunal has banned long-distance runner Wilson Kipsang of Kenya for 4-years with effect from 10 January 2020 for Whereabouts Failures and Tampering […]
Barnaba Kitilit, the man behind junior talents
Disclaimer: The below story is an extract from The Star Newspaper Barnaba Kipkemoi Kitilit has lived 90% of his life in sports and teaching and securing scholarships for young athletes. Surprisingly Kitilit is the engine behind Cherono brothers who have run in all generations from 1988 to 2004) and succeeded in their careers starting from […]
Steven Polack picks February title
Gor Mahia head coach Steven Polack has enhanced his personal trophy cabinet once again this season after belatedly picking the February Fidelity Insurance coach of the month gong. The award which ought to have been issued in March had to be deferred after pandemic broke out in China and swept through the world halting sporting […]