The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) have criticized the decision by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to lock selected journalists out of Saturday league. The much hyped Gor Mahia and Ulinzi Stars at the Nyayo National Stadium, which was a double header as Jamhuri Day Cup cum Premier league […]
Two time world marathon champion Catherine Ndereba and world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruoyt have been rewarded by President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Jamhuri Day. The Nyayo National Stadium celebration today was great for former Olympic Games marathon silver medalist, Ndereba who serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Prisons has been awarded Moran of the Burning […]
2021 will be good for Kenya as they will host the ITF World Junior Championships in January at the Nairobi Club. The 19 day event will serve off on 18th January to February 6th with Kenya hoping to field great players. Tennis Kenya administrator Nancy Nduku said preparations for the event are ongoing and will be […]
National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has welcomed the new sport, Break-dance. This is the new sport that has been adopted by the International Olympics Committee (IOC) and will be part of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. On Wednesday, NOC-K accepted the acrobatic dance. NOC-K Secretary General Francis Mutuku, Wednesday said the development […]
Kabaddi is new sport in the country and Zachariah Ndung’u is promoting the sport at the grass roots especially in his Trans Nzoia County. The former football administrator, abandoned his game to form Kabaddi hence sending two of his players Samuel Wafula and Carlos Wanjala to Labaddi world cup. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2020-12-05-ndungu-raids-football-fields-to-unearth-kabaddi-talents/
Kenyan football family is this evening mourning the demise of assistant referee who was killed today by a football fan in Kisii. John Okwayo, the assistant referee was officiating a tournament at Nyansabakwa play ground in Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County. The retired teacher was contracted to be the assistant referee for a two-week football tournament […]
Premier League returnees Nairobi City Stars is today mourning the sudden death of their long serving manager Neville Odur Pudo. On their official twitter handle, Nairobi City Stars @NrbCityStars twitted “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nairobi City Stars Team Manager Neville Oduor Pudo. Our thoughts & prayers are with […]
Morans, the national men’s basketball team registered their maiden win at the ongoing 2021 Fiba AfroBasket qualifying Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. After losing the two opening matches to Senegal and Angola, Kenya edged out Mozambique 79-62 to keep their qualying hopes alive. The Cliff Owuor led side won the third and fourth quarters after a […]
Reigning World 1,500m silver medalist Faith Chepteng’tich Kipyegon will be switching to 5,000m after dominating 1,500m for years. The Olympic champion is optimistic that she will deliver on her new challenge after 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Full report : https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-11-26-kipyegon-seeks-to-transition-to-5000m-after-olympic-games/
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has unveiled MedaiMax to broadcast their matches in the coming season for five years. Today, the union announced the sponsorship where K24 and other outlets, will televise Kenya Cup, Eric Shirley Shield, Rugby Super Series, National Sevens Circuit and Safari 7s. One match will be available on TV and Radio every […]