SPORTS NEWS

Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi will welcome a record crowd this weekend for the HSBC SVNS 2 rugby tournament, which has sold out for the first time in its history.  The two-day event, set for 14 and 15 February, will see Kenya become one of only two African nations to host a Division 2 leg…

Kenya is planning to host a boxing exhibition between former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr in Nairobi, with government support confirmed and negotiations with promoters nearing completion. The proposed fight is being developed through a public-private partnership, with…

Kenyan darts player David Munyua visited Stamford Bridge after being invited by Chelsea to attend their Premier League match against Aston Villa on 27 December. Munyua, 30, gained international recognition at the 2026 Professional Darts Corporation World Championship after a notable run at…

Kenyan darts player David Munyua made history with a stunning 3–2 comeback victory over Belgium’s Mike De Decker at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship in London.  Munyua, who was two sets down, secured the win with a decisive double 20, marking the first time a Kenyan has won a match at the…

Kenya is placing a new focus on ugali, the country's traditional maize-based dish, as a strategic element in its sporting success ahead of the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida. Athletics Kenya believes that the inclusion of familiar meals, such as ugali, is vital to…

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has announced a new global running initiative aimed at promoting education and environmental sustainability. Following his 17th-place finish at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, where he clocked 2:14:36, his slowest career time, the two-time Olympic…

Eliud Kipchoge will compete in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, marking his first appearance at the event and potentially his final race over the 42.195-kilometre distance. The 40-year-old Kenyan, one of the most successful marathoners in history, will lead a strong national line-up against a…

Warren Abrahams, head coach of Belgium’s women’s rugby sevens team, died after collapsing during the Safari Sevens tournament in Nairobi on Friday, the Kenya Rugby Union confirmed on Sunday. Abrahams, 43, suffered a medical emergency at Nyayo National Stadium and received immediate attention from…

President William Ruto has announced the recruitment of 500 athletes into Kenya’s disciplined forces as part of a new government initiative to integrate sports into national service and provide structured career opportunities for athletes. Under the plan, 200 athletes will join the Kenya Defence…

Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a championship record of 8:51.59 and reclaiming the crown for Kenya. At 21, Cherotich delivered a decisive performance, overtaking defending champion Winfred Yavi in the final…