Kenya’s Sports Council was dealt a blow after the Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) nullified their elections held last December in Nairobi. According to the ruling, three top officials led by the chairman Nderitu Gikaria, vice chairman Varaj Sarvaiya and treasurer Charles Nyabei were not eligible to vie as they had already served their two term […]
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has has set its first ever sports science centre in Eldoret in the fight against doping among athletes in the country. The institution says that the facility will carry out scientific studies on doping, nutrition, and injuries in athletics. While launching the facility, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said the […]
As the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, the National Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Kenya’s sporting excellence by extending a 3 Million Kenya Shillings grant to the National Women’s Hockey Team (Blades). This crucial support from the Olympic Solidarity Fund is designed to fortify the Blades’ preparations for the Continental Olympic Qualifier, a pivotal […]
Approximately 2,000 young sportsmen and women are set to benefit from thr newly launched Kenya Sports Academy. While unveiling the camp today, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba said that the Kasarani, said that the pilot program signifies the government’s commitment to identifying and developing talent at the grassroots level. “Today, 2000 of the best talents […]
World Aquatics has given Kenya swimming another chance to hold the election within three months. A letter signed by World Aquatics executive director, Brett Nowicki, wants the election to be conducted by November 13, courtesy of the Stabilisation Committee. “The Bureau further directs the Stabilization Committee to finalise the electoral process and conduct elections within […]
Former Wimbledon doubles champiuon Angella Okutoyi defeated Tanzanian Shana Mao to retain the Kenya Open Tennis Open during the finals played yesterday at the Nairobi club. The Kenyan managed an easy win against Mao winning in 6-1 and 6-0 to retin the title she last won in 2018 following the outbreak of Coronavirus. Top seed […]
Defending champion Angela Okutoyi defeated compatriot Stacy Yego to storm into the semifinals of the Kenya Open tennis championships at the Nairobi club. The foirmer Wimbledon doubles champion won in straight sets of 6-0, 6-0 as she tries to defend her title. Yego said her aspiration is to improve her form at the International Tennis […]
Siblings Angela Okutoyi and Rosehilda Asumwa shone at the kenya Open Tennis Championships in doubles. The twin sisters defeated Aida Kimemia and Rose Wanjala 6-0, 6-2 in the doubles category at the Nairobi Club. Asumwa on the other hand, exhibited her unwavering focus as she anticipated her match against Katrina Karanja on Thursday. In a […]
Scrabble Kenya president (SK) president Kipkemboi Limo has set focus to improve the sport in the country after he was elected as a member of World English Scrabble Players Association Championships (WESPAC) executive member. “As a member of the board, I will have the voting rights, meaning Kenya has a say on matters of scrabble […]
International Vision Centre (IVC) Church’s Makena Sports Centre for champions, has set up an ultra modern Tennis and Basketball courts in Eldoret’s Maili Nne to help develop young talents in the region. Led by Bishop Joseph Likavo, the team set up facilities that include a football pitch for the kids in career development. Likavo said […]