- Although the gifted teenage winger has eschewed comparisons to all-time Barca great Lionel Messi, he has followed in the Argentine's footsteps by taking the number 10, also worn by Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho among other historic Barca stars.
- Bellingham is set to miss the La Liga visit to face rivals Atletico Madrid in late September, as well as the club's first two Champions League matches.
- In preparation for the tournament, 20 top Mombasa boxers have undergone intensive training with Franck Petitjean, a four-time French Champion and European titleholder, and renowned physical trainer Valentino Gargiulo.
- This year’s National Sevens Circuit will begin with the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa on July 26–27, and conclude with the Dala Sevens in Kisumu on September 13–14, before the season wraps up at the Safari Sevens from October 10–12, with the venue set to be confirmed.
- Originally a winger, the 34-year-old won 23 trophies at the club including five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles, largely as a squad player.
- Stephen Yiembe, the most experienced of the trio, will serve as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Born in Nakuru, Yiembe began his refereeing career in 2012 and earned his FIFA badge in 2018.
- His move to Celta Vigo represents a massive step not only for the player but also for Kenyan youth football, proving that structured talent development can lead to top-tier opportunities.
- The five players who have been axed so far are Yakeen Muteheli and Staphod Odhiambo of Ulinzi Stars, Keith Imbali of Shabana, Kelly Madada of AFC Leopards, and Tusker FC’s goalkeeper Brian Opondo.
- With Amos sidelined, attention now turns to his younger brother, Edmund Serem, who is steadily stepping out of his brother’s shadow and into the spotlight.
- With the much awaited National Games later this month in Kakamega County, the Saints will be expecting to fight all out to ensure the national title remain in Western as hosts.
- Earlier in May, Oketch showcased her strength in the 4×400m mixed relay final at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, where she delivered a blistering 49.77 seconds split to help Kenya secure its second-ever bronze medal in the event.
- Gem also acknowledges individuals working silently within the Kenya Rugby Union who have stood by them. “We hope to reach more and share whatever little we have.”
- While no official explanation has been given, the move hints at a possible strategic rebuild as Simba Queens look to refresh their squad and possibly inject new talent.
- The 24-year-old Argentinian spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.
- Ovwamu, who plays for local side Menengai Oilers in the Kenya Cup, says the mood in camp has been subdued ahead of their final fixture against Algeria.
- Kenya is in Group ‘A’ with two-time champions DR Congo, North African giants Morocco, as well as Angola and Zambia, two of Africa’s most consistent CHAN competitors.
- The duo has impressed the technical bench with their dedication, skill, and consistency, earning their places among the senior squad after a series of strong performances in the junior ranks and during recent training sessions
- Namwela were eliminated by Malava Boys High School in the semi-finals after losing 3–2 in sets, with their coach, Isaac Muresha, blaming the loss on the absence of experienced players who graduated from the school.
- Yamal turned 18 on July 13, the day after his party on Saturday night, which many of his team-mates attended, along with celebrities from the music world including Bizarrap and Bad Gyal.
- The African Schools Games mark a major milestone in the continent’s youth sports development and are considered a critical stepping stone toward the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
- United who are patroned by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja were promoted to the top-tier league after being crowned NSL Champions and Selebwa is confident they have what it takes to match the bigwigs
- Musingu are in the same pool as Agai mixed secondary school form Nyanza region, Moi High School from Eastern and a school yet to be confirmed from North Eastern.
- This critical recruitment comes at a time when Shujaa, Kenya’s Sevens team, is navigating a transitional phase following a demanding 2025/26 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series campaign.
- The tournament, which was held at the Ngong Racecourse on Saturday, was designed with a clear goal of spotlighting the talent within community rugby clubs.
- Leading the table in the men’s premier league are defending champions Nairobi City Thunder whose unbeaten record kept them at the top of the standing with 44 points after winning all their 22 matches and now awaits the playoffs.
