Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, held on Monday night, April 13 2026 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. With this selection, Okot becomes one of the few Kenyan players to be drafted into the WNBA and the first…
In a bold and unexpected twist, Olympic 200-meter champion Gabby Thomas will abandon her signature sprint to take on Kenya’s rising force Mercy Oketch in the 400 meters at the Kip Keino Classic on April 24 a move that has instantly transformed the race into one of the most compelling matchups of the season….
Nairobi, April 2, 2026-. Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its title sponsorship of the Absa Kip Keino Classic with a KES 35 million investment. This sets the stage for a landmark edition scheduled for April 24, 2026, at Nyayo Stadium. For the first time, the 2026 edition will take place under floodlights, with competitions running…
7th edition Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold was officially launched on today, setting the stage for another high-profile night of athletics on April 24. Organisers used the launch to reaffirm the event’s growing stature on the global circuit, while highlighting the continued support of Absa Bank, which has served as the title sponsor…
Rising lightweight star Emmanuel Opati delivered a jaw-dropping performance with a 33-second stoppage victory over Jakub Jablonski at the Woodside Leisure Centre Arena in the UWC MMA League. Opati wasted no time asserting dominance, overwhelming his opponent in a lightning-fast exchange that ended almost as soon as it began. A well-timed right hook proved decisive,…
Kenya Premier League side Zetech University, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), and Kenyatta University (KU) emerged as dominant forces during the 12th edition of the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) ball games playoffs, which concluded on Sunday afternoon at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Zetech University clinched their maiden women’s…
Hosts Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) took advantage of playing at home to clinch the bronze medal on the penultimate day of the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Ball Games playoffs ahead of Sunday’s finals. Popularly known as the Catholic Monks in rugby circles, CUEA edged out the University of Eldoret (UOE) 18–12 to…
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing sports and supporting national teams ahead of an upcoming four-nation women’s football tournament. Speaking during a press briefing at Talanta Plaza, Mvurya said the tournament featuring Kenya, Malawi, Australia, and India will provide a key platform to…
The SOYA Awards are set for a major boost in prestige this year, with athletics icons Haile Gebrselassie and Alphonce Simbu confirmed as chief guests for the 22nd edition scheduled on April 10, 2026 at Uhuru Gardens. Speaking during the launch, SOYA founder Paul Tergat said the inclusion of continental stars reflects a deliberate shift…
Nairobi is set to once again host world class athletics as the Kip Keino Classic returns on April 24, with organisers promising a strong lineup of elite competitors from across the globe. The one-day meet, to be held at Nyayo National Stadium, continues to grow in stature, attracting Olympic champions, world title holders and emerging…
