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Kenya Airways Partners with Kenya Rugby Union to Boost Simbas’ World Cup Campaign

Julius Thairu, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer of Kenya Airways (R) and Kenya Rugby Union Chairman Mr. Sasha Mutai (L) sign a new partnership agreement, making KQ the official airline partner of the Simbas 15 Men’s national team. This partnership, through a KES 15 million in-kind sponsorship over the next 12 months, will empower local…

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Heineken® to Host Ultimate UEFA Champions League Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its global brand Heineken®, is set to host an epic UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan live from Munich to…

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Absa Kenya Reaffirms KES 60M Investment in 2025 Athletics Calendar

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Hon. Salim Mvurya receives a KES. 60 million sponsorship cheque from Absa Kenya’s Consumer Banking Director Moses Muthui and Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira during the Absa Kipkeino Classic media launch. Looking on is Athletics Kenya President General Jackson Tuwei. Absa Bank Kenya…

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Kenya Airways Partners with WRC Safari Rally 2025 to Boost Sports Tourism

Kenya Airways (KQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sports tourism by partnering with the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally 2025. The collaboration aims to position Kenya as a premier destination for motorsport enthusiasts and safari adventurers. Scheduled for March 20-23, 2025, in Nairobi and Naivasha, the rally is expected to attract 50 participants…

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Premier League Football Celebrates Kenya’s Unmatched Passion in New Film

Kenya’s vibrant football culture is taking center stage in a new short film released by The Premier League, celebrating the unmatched energy, enthusiasm, and unwavering support of Kenyan football fans. Filmed earlier this month, the production immerses viewers in the heart of Kenya’s football scene, showcasing the passionate fan clubs that rally behind their favorite…

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Nigerian Footballer Abubakar Lawal Dies After Tragic Fall from Shopping Mall Balcony in Uganda

Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, a striker for Uganda’s Vipers SC, has tragically passed away after falling from the third-floor balcony of a shopping mall in Kampala. Lawal was reportedly visiting a Tanzanian friend in one of the residential apartments within the mall when the fatal incident occurred. According to the friend, she had left him…

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Kenya and France Ink €60 Million Agreement to Boost Sports Infrastructure and Talent Development

Kenya and France have reaffirmed their commitment to a €60 million (KSh 9 billion) sports development partnership aimed at enhancing infrastructure, nurturing talent, and promoting inclusivity in the sector. The Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with the French government, announced the investment program, which will focus on upgrading sports facilities, supporting young athletes, and fostering…

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Thrills, Triumphs, and Partnerships Take Center Stage at the 2025 January Mug Golf Tournament

The prestigious Karen Country Club was abuzz with excitement as over 100 golfers gathered for the Liberty Kenya-sponsored January Mug Golf Tournament, a celebration of skill, community and enduring partnerships. The event showcased outstanding performances, with Wade Kilburn clinching the Gross Winner title with a remarkable score of 78 Gross, Tyler Belyon shone as the…

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Talanta Sports City Inspected as CS Mvurya Reviews Progress

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya. The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure development during a visit to the Talanta Sports City to review it’s progress. Speaking on Thursday during the inspection of the Stadium,…

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Kenya Gears Up for 2025 WRC Safari Rally as Key Economic Driver

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency ,( KEPROBA) joined key stakeholders at the Nakuru Leaders Meeting, hosted by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Salim Mvurya, to officially launch preparations for the highly anticipated 2025 WRC Safari Rally. Scheduled to take place from March 20–23, 2025. The event promises to be more than just a motorsport spectacle,it…

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