Kenya Ice Lions were crowned the champions of the 5th edition of Madaraka Day Cup held yesterday at the Panari Hotel Ice Rink in Nairobi. The champions defeated Team World 9-5 for the title where Captain Benjamin Mburu led the scorers chart alongside Denis Lumumba who all bagged a brace. With goals from Mburu and […]
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Anti-doping fight enhanced with full government funding
The government through the ministry of sports has reinstated Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) their normal budget to increase the fight against doping in the country. Today, the anti-doping body announced that the 2024/2025 financial year was reinstated, which is critical funding decision, a major step in the country’s efforts to uphold the integrity of […]
Kenya urged to shine at home during Africa Sitting Volleyball- ParaVolley Africa
Kenya will be hosting the Africa Sitting Volleyball championships next month at the Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani. The Kenya para-Volley Federation president Doris Atieno is optimistic that Kenyan team will take home advantage to shine at the continental championships set between July 4th and 9th. Atieno said that six countries have already confirmed their participation […]
Mose, Thorpe, Kudwoli and Ndegwa to fly Kenyans flag at World Aquatic Championships
Four Kenyans are set to fly the Kenyan flag at the World Aquatic Championships that will be staged in Singapore next month. The four, who were selected during the National swimming championships at the Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani, will be competing at the July 11th to August 3rd where over 2,500 swimmers will be facing […]
Kenyan Scribes Receive Essential Technical Guidance Ahead Of Kip Keino Classic Showpiece
Kenyan journalists were on Thursday equipped with technical skills on how to cover world class athletics events like the forthcoming sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Gold Tour Series set for Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Saturday. The high profile session was conducted by World Athletics Press Liaison Officer Antonio Carvalho. […]
Media urged to intensify fight against gender-based violence in sports
The Kenyan media has been urged to play a leading role in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) that is currently bedevling our sporting community. Speaking during SJAK Kip Keino Classic Media Workshop in Nairobi, Diana Watila C.E.O Gender Protection and Implementation Committee, State Department for Sports, noted that GVB is a monster that […]
Multi-discipline KUSF ready to nurture and equip students
The multi-discipline Kenya University Sports Federation KUSF) has been urged to look for partners to end the financial challenges while competing in various disciplines. As one of the most competitive federations, bringing together all sporting disciplines under one umbrella, funding has remained the hindrance even taking a team to international championships. Dr. Alice Mutai, the […]
Nairobi City Thunder bows out of BAL championships
Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) beat MBB (South Africa) 102-73 and APR (Rwanda) defeated Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) 77-74 and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs in South Africa have now been set. Al Ahli and APR will join BAL debutant Al Ittihad (Egypt), last year’s semifinalist Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria), 2022 BAL champion US Monastir (Tunisia), […]
Nairobi City Thunder in maiden BAL win against MBB in Kigali
The Kenya Basketball Federation league champions Nairobi City Thunder recorded their maiden victory against Made By Basketball (MBB) at the ongoing Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Coached by Brad Ibs, Thunder won 85-76 in a revenge mission after losing 75-74 in the first round. Today, Albert Odero was the […]
SJAK rolls out quarterly CSR program with support for ailing coach Tom Olaba
The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has rolled out a quarterly Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR) program tailormade to support needy individuals and teams across the vast sporting ecosystem. SJAK President James Waindi, during a visit to former Harambee Start tactician Tom Olaba noted that the essence of SJAK CSR initative lies in the idea […]